Lot 516: Karel Capek

Autograph: Karel Capek One of the most influential Czech writers of the 20th century. He introduced and made popular the word “robot,” which first appeared in his 1921 play R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots). He later named his brother Josef as the true inventor of the word. Signed booklet, 4.25 x 6.5, 48 pages, entitled Lásky Hra Osudná, 1922. Signed inside on the title page in black ink. Light crease to lower right corner of cover and inside pages, and some light wear and soiling to covers, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.