Signed book: The Meaning of Relativity. Later printing. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1950. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 150 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “A. Einstein 52.” Autographic condition: mild toning, owner’s signature to bottom of page, and small remnant from a previously mounted photo in the center, otherwise fine condition. Book condition: G+/G. Grey cloth-covered boards with gilt title on spine. Binding is strong and pages are in tact, but the book has been significantly altered by previous owner: several pages added and illustrations tipped in throughout; one page added to front is partially clipped; few glue/paper remnants on ffep from previously mounted photos; previous owner’s name in ink three times on endpapers; slight wear to edges; textblock slightly yellowed. Dust jacket made from manila file folder, with the front cover and front flap from the actual dust jacket affixed. Tears and creases along edges and folds, darkened (especially along spine) and waterstained; few pieces of tape. Originally purchased from the Ohio estate sale of a Miami University professor, you can truly tell how much he admired Einstein by his personal cut outs and notes in the book. Outstanding association between Einstein and his monumentally important scientific contribution! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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