Whether you are a science person or an average joe, the name Albert Einstein does ring a bell for everyone. The great scientist who revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity is an iconic figure in world history. So now, a rare piece of manuscript, handwritten by Einstein himself, has been sold for a record-breaking price of $13 million at an auction in Paris.
The manuscript was reportedly prepared during 1913 and 1914 and is only one of four other manuscripts written by Einstein that are currently in either Museums or in personal possession. Further, the auctioneer also mentions that the manuscript also contains written notes by Einstein’s colleague and friend Michael Besso, who is said to preserve the documents as Einstein allegedly would often burn his work.
Now, coming to its value, the rare manuscript was initially valued at less than $3 million. However, it was eventually sold for a whopping amount of $13 million (~Rs 97.6 crores). Although the auctioneer did not reveal who bought the manuscript, you can check out the listing on Christie’s official website.
