Robert Oppenheimer Signed 5.5x6.5 12/26/1963 Handwritten Letter BAS Slabbed
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Description
Description
Collector Grade autographed, signed memorabilia—a 12/26/1963 5.5 x 6.5 handwritten letter on Institute for Advanced Study letterhead from scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. As scientific director at Los Alamos, Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project that developed the first atomic bombs, reshaping global history and postwar science. He later served as Director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, and in 1963 he received the Enrico Fermi Award, a major national recognition of his contributions.
Collector's Highlights:
- Scientist (Theoretical Physicist): J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Item: Handwritten letter on IAS letterhead, dated 12/26/1963 (5.5" x 6.5"), to Dr. Rudolph von Abele; includes the line: “We all have our vanities, & mine is indeed for the word.”
- Authentication: Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) — slabbed holder with database-verifiable COA
Slabbed and authenticated by Beckett, this verified Oppenheimer signature is secured for long-term collecting value, with easy online verification through BAS. Clear date, institutional letterhead, and direct content make it a strong piece of 20th‑century science history and a trustworthy centerpiece for any serious collection.
