Rare author’s presentation offprint of “The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity” annotated by Albert Einstein 188. Albert Einstein Hand-Annotated Presentation Offprint of “The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity”. Author’s presentation offprint of
“Die formale Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativitätstheorie [The Formal Basis of the General Theory of Relativity]” from Sitzungsberichte der Königlich Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, XLI, 19 November 1914. Berlin: Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften. 1914. Gr.-8vo. S. 1030-85. Bound in the original printed wrappers, 7 x 10, inscribed in Einstein’s hand, “Mit aller Hochachtung [With all respect],” over the imprinted text, “Überreicht vom Verfasser [Submitted by the Author].” On page 1069, Einstein adds a lengthy formula in his hand, and on page 1072 he writes: “Hier ist benutzt, dass auch das System K 2 dem invarianten [oder: unvariiertem] Felde angepasst ist [Here it is used that the system K 2 is also adapted to the invariant [or: unvarying] field].”. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold, and soiling and handling wear to the covers. Accompanied by a letter of authentication from Viennese Antiquarian Book Dealer Ingo Nebehay, 1982. Starting Bid $10000
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