TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 7.75 x 7, blindstamped personal Princeton letterhead, October 8, 1952. Letter to Dr. Paul Rosenstein, in full (translated): “Please find enclosed a brief remark recommending your works, of course with the permission to use the same, if you deem it appropriate.” Nicely matted and framed with an image of Einstein to an overall size of 16.5 x 20. Noticeable intersecting folds and scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.
Rosenstein was a well-established German-Jewish urologist and head of the surgical department of the Berlin Jewish Hospital, a position he held until 1938. In 1940, Rosenstein fled Nazi Germany for Brazil via New York, and seems to have practiced there for the rest of his life. Although there is no specific evidence that Einstein aided Rosenstein in his immigration attempts, he frequently used his name to sway officials and help Jewish refugees secure the paperwork needed for residency in other countries—including Brazil. A nice association between Jewish scientists who fled Germany for the safety of the Americas during World War II. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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