Einstein, Albert. Autograph letter signed, 25 January 1915....

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Einstein, Albert. Autograph letter signed, 25 January 1915. Autograph letter signed ("Papa"), 3 pages (5.75 x 8.25 in.; 146 x 210 mm.), front and back on conjoined leaves, in German, [Berlin], 25 January 1915, written to his son Hans "Albert." Fine condition. Einstein writes to his 10-year-old son, Albert: "In a few years you can start to practice thinking. It's a beautiful thing to be able to do that." Einstein writes in part:...There's no other place that's as beautiful as Zurich for boys and as healthy. Boys don't have to do too many chores and don't have to always dress well and be proper...but don't forget about the piano...Tonight I am playing in a little concert and the money made from this concert will help two poor artists...In a few years you can start to practice thinking. It's a beautiful thing to be able to do that...Kisses to you and Tete. Write me soon. Yours, Papa.