(Anglo-Jewish writer and one of the founders of the British Zionist movement, 1864-1926).

Auction 90 | Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts

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ZANGWILL, ISRAEL.

(Anglo-Jewish writer and one of the founders of the British Zionist movement, 1864-1926).

Typed Letter Signed, written in English, to Dr. M. Soloweitschik and (Shimshon) Rosenbaum, Ministers in the Lithuanian Cabinet, concerning the fate of the Mandelstamm Family, requesting that they be provided safety in Lithuania. “May I take the opportunity of congratulating you and Lithuania upon the new and happy turn given to Jewish history by the political recognition of our people.” One page, punch-holes along left margin. 4to.

East Preston, Sussex: 20th July 1921

Est: $100 - $150

PRICE REALIZED $70

Concerns the family of the writer and Maskil, Leon Mandelstamm (1819-89). The period 1919-22 was a golden age for Jewish national autonomy in Lithuania.