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Bonhams auction house will hold its first history of science auction on Oct. 22. One item getting a lot of attention is an Apple-1 computer in working condition.
Manhattan Project window
(Image credit: The windows at the Manhattan Project site in Hanover had 6-inch thick glass to protect the scientists from radiation during atomic bomb experiments. The window is valued around half a million dollars.)
The windows at the Manhattan Project site in Hanover had 6-inch thick glass to protect the scientists from radiation.
Albert Einstein letter
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A letter signed by Albert Einstein in 1929 is valued around $3,000.
George Willis Ritchey was a pioneering astronomer in the 19th century. His collection of photos and books is valued at around half a million dollars.
First electric keyboard
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The physicist Hermann von Helmholtz developed one of the first electric keyboards. It's estimated to go for $30,000.
Charles Darwin letter
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Charles Darwin studied barnacles his entire life. In this letter to someone who witnessed the sexual reproduction of barnacles, Darwin writes that he would be "extremely much obliged" for a detailed account of the act.
Origin of Species edition
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This copy of Charles Darwin's famous "On the Origin of Species" published in 1859 is valued around $25,000.
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Kelly Dickerson is a staff writer for Live Science and Space.com. She regularly writes about physics, astronomy and environmental issues, as well as general science topics. Kelly is working on a Master of Arts degree at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, and has a Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College. Kelly was a competitive swimmer for 13 years, and dabbles in skimboarding and long-distance running.
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