Lincoln, Einstein artifacts head to auction in New York City

NEW YORK — Rare artifacts from Abraham Lincoln and Albert Einstein are going to the auction block next month in New York City.

Christie’s says they’re among the featured items at its Dec. 5 sale of books, manuscripts and Americana.

A letter signed “A. Lincoln,” discusses the issue of slavery. Its presale estimate is $500,000 to $700,000.

A wooden mallet bearing the initials “A.L.” could sell for $300,000 to $500,000. Lincoln used it during his youth in Indiana.

Einstein’s telescope has an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000.

24/7 support

Major supportive housing complex set to open in Nanaimo

1h ago

whale rescue

Killer whale calf trapped in B.C. swims out of lagoon

4h ago

permanent home

'We're hugely grateful:' Nanaimo Men's Shed group finds a place to call home

8h ago

Einstein was photographed with the telescope in his Berlin study around 1927. He had it shipped when he settled in America and later gave it to a friend.

The Associated Press