Albert Einstein - Vintage United Press International News Photo

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Albert Einstein - Vintage United Press International News Photo:
$6000.00

THIS WILL NOT BE LISTED FOR A LOWER PRICE IF NOT SOLD IN sale PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER!!!See all information above and below before offerding or purchasing.Yes, I combine shipping.Ifyou are international I CANNOT COMBINE SHIPPING. I wish I could, but I CANNOT!

Albert Einstein - Vintage United Press International News Photomeasuring at approximately 7 x 9. Remains really nice for age with a small tear at the bottom bordering. Other small dings or patina.

This is an extremely rare original United Press / United Press International news photograph, the type of vintage material that is highly sought after by advanced collectors of Albert Einstein. Early United Press photographs are exceptionally valuable because they were produced for newspaper publication only, not for public sale, and were issued in extremely small quantities. Each print was stamped, filed, and circulated only within major newsrooms, and most were destroyed after use, making survivors exceptionally scarce.

United Press began distributing news photographs in 1925, and their early prints are prized for their historical importance, their direct connection to period journalism, and the fact that they represent the first generation of mass-media imagery documenting Einstein’s life. These prints carry original editorial markings, agency stamps, and period typeset captions—key indicators that authenticate them as true vintage first-generation press photographs.

Because Einstein remains one of the most iconic and influential figures of the 20th century, authentic United Press photographs featuring him regularly command strong prices in the collector market. Their rarity, historical provenance, and direct connection to global newspaper coverage place them among the most valuable and desirable Einstein photographs available.

The handwritten notes and “Date Received” stamps on the reverse are completely original to the photograph’s history. These markings were added by newspaper and archive staff when the photo entered their filing system, and do not indicate when the image was taken. Instead, they serve as provenance, confirming this is a genuine vintage news agency photograph that was actively used and circulated in the press. These archival notations are common on authentic working press photos and are considered desirable by collectors because they verify originality and newsroom handling.

If a back scan is not included, it indicates that the reverse side is blank or holds no noteworthy information. I always provide a back scan whenever there are stamps, notes, or identifying marks.

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