# - Einstein, Albert.

discussing Vivaldi ("...I have a deep admiration for Vivaldi's greatness. It is the admiration of an amateur and I feel I have no right to say anything in public about these masterpieces..."), and acception his election as a corresponding member of the Académie du Disque Français, noting that he is particularly appreciative of the fact that it was Albert Schweitzer who proposed him, 2 pages, 4to, one letter on headed stationery of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, the other on embossed stationery ("A. Einstein, 112, Mercer Street..."), one typed airmail envelope, Princeton, 13 September 1950 and 6 October 1954, one word in the earlier letter circled in ballpoint pen

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A talented violinist, who adored Mozart and revered the music of Bach, Einstein once declared that had he not been a scientist he would have become a musician, and that the most joy in his life had come to him from his violin.