Hitler’s Professors: The Part of Scholarship in Germany’s Crimes Against the Jewish People, by Max Weinreich. New York, 1946. With the signature of Albert Einstein.
First edition of the book examining the role played by German scientists in the destruction of the Jewish people. On the endpapers, the handwritten signature of Albert Einstein. As is known, despite Einstein’s standing, the Nazis took away his scientific position and later even cancelled his German citizenship.
Cardboard cover. Very fine condition.
Rav Tzair, Masechet Zichronot. The writings of “Rav Tzair” (Chaim Tchernovitch). New York, 1945. A dedication to Albert Einstein.
“Rav Tzair” (Chaim Tchernovitch) was a friend of Albert Einstein. The last chapter of the book focuses on his visit to Einstein, and he ends with the blessing “Blessed is He who gives of His wisdom to His creations.” On the last page of the book is a photograph of the two men. The author dedicated this copy to Albert Einstein.
Regular binding with jacket. Very fine condition.