EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). 'Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativätstheorie.' In: Annalen der Physik, 4th series, 49. Leipzig: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1916.
First edition, the authorised version, of Einstein’s general theory of relativity. The rare first printing, preceding the commercially published separate edition that appeared in the same year. ‘The theory’s impact upon twentieth-century science and thought can hardly be overstated’ (Norman) – it ‘has transformed astrophysics, and indeed the whole scientific outlook’ (PMM). BRL 78; Norman 695; PMM 408.
Quarto (225 x 146mm). Original printed wrappers (wrappers restored, upper cover detached); modern quarter morocco box.
EINSTEIN, Albert (1879-1955). 'Die Grundlage der allgemeinen Relativätstheorie.' In: Annalen der Physik, 4th series, 49. Leipzig: Johann Ambrosius Barth, 1916.
First edition, the authorised version, of Einstein’s general theory of relativity. The rare first printing, preceding the commercially published separate edition that appeared in the same year. ‘The theory’s impact upon twentieth-century science and thought can hardly be overstated’ (Norman) – it ‘has transformed astrophysics, and indeed the whole scientific outlook’ (PMM). BRL 78; Norman 695; PMM 408.
Quarto (225 x 146mm). Original printed wrappers (wrappers restored, upper cover detached); modern quarter morocco box.
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