Fragment of a Torah scroll, defaced by a Nazi soldier.

Auction 85 | Thursday, November 07th, 2019 at 1:00pm
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 108
(HOLOCAUST)

Fragment of a Torah scroll, defaced by a Nazi soldier.

2.5 columns, black ink on vellum, containing the text of Numbers 14:20-16:7. Right side torn from a natural seam in the scroll, left side cut with scissors. Inscription on verso reads: “Feldpost / Frau M. Radetzke / Berlin-Schlachtensee / Donnhauser-str 15.” Signed by Zgw. Radetzki, 457184. With stamp of the Nazi postal service. Later Spanish typed description stapled to the sacred scroll.

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $650