Einstein Letter on God Sells for $404,000
A letter Albert Einstein wrote in 1954 in which he described the Bible as “pretty childish” sold for $404,000 at an auction in London. nytimes.com |
Dear Amish Diary: After Floods, Made a Quilt
A hundred examples of Amish life, written in dryly detailed, unintentionally revealing manuscripts, find their way to auction. nytimes.com |
In Chinese Art Trade, the English Aren't Buying
As Asia Week opens on Thursday, British collecting in the field of Chinese art is in steep decline, in startling contrast with the strength of the English trade. nytimes.com |
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week
The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week included Monday’s regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. nytimes.com |
Dominick Dunne Estate Auction
At auction are the colorful remnants of Dominick Dunne’s life in his Manhattan and Connecticut homes. nytimes.com |