Albert Einstein's 'God letter' reflecting on religion auctioned for $3m

Missive that calls the Bible 'a collection of primitive legends' was expected to fetch only half that much

A handwritten missive by Albert Einstein known as the "God letter" fetched almost $3m at auction on Tuesday.

Christie's auction house in New York stated on Tuesday afternoon that the letter, including the buyer's premium, fetched $2.89m under the hammer. That was almost twice the expected amount.