Fine Books & Manuscripts online Online
Description:
Einstein, Albert (1879-1955) Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie. Leipzig: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1916 [Stuttgart: Druck von Omnitypie-Ges., Nachfl. L. Zechnall]. First separate edition of Einstein's Foundation of the Generalized Theory of Relativity, octavo, advertisements on verso of wrapper marked, Metzger & Wittig, Leipzig; Stuttgart imprint on verso of title; bound in publisher's printed paper wrappers, 64 pages, cover chipped with loss, title glued to outer cover, 9 1/4 x 6 in.
[Together with] Einstein's Zur Einheitlichen Feldtheorie, Berlin: Akademie der Wissenschaften by Walter de Gruyter & Co., 1929, large octavo, 8 pages, in publisher's orange paper wrappers, housed in custom box, 7 x 10 in. (2)
Estimate $4,000-6,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Johann Ambrosius Barth, Stuttgart, Leipzig
John Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
508-970-3293
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.