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Lot #345
Physicists: Teller and Compton (2) Signed Items

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Description

Two items: a felt tip signature, “Edward Teller,” on an off-white 3 x 1 label affixed by Teller to a color glossy 5 x 7 photo; and a DS signed “Karl T. Compton,” one page, 6.5 x 9, May 8, 1933, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology notification of appointment for J. Selmar-Larsen to be a “half-time Lecturer in Architecture,” for a salary of $1100. The Teller signature is in fine condition; the Compton document is in very good condition, with a vertical fold through a single letter of signature, scattered tears and stains, and paper loss to upper portion. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope for the Teller signature.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
  • Dates: #620 - Ended November 10, 2021