(Father of Political Zionsim, 1860-1904). Autograph Letter Signed in German. Acknowledgement of letter of condolence. Signed “Mit Zionsgrüss, Herzl.”

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Lot 332

HERZL, THEODOR.

(Father of Political Zionsim, 1860-1904). Autograph Letter Signed in German. Acknowledgement of letter of condolence. Signed “Mit Zionsgrüss, Herzl.”

Black-bordered mourning card, written in violet ink. 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches

Alt Aussee (Austria): 24.vi 1902

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

Herzl thanks an unnamed Doctor for his condolences upon the passing of Herzl’s father. Herzl writes: “My father was my most intimate friend, not only the best father” [“Mein Vater war mein intimster Freund, nicht nur der beste Vater”]. Jacob Herzl (1835-1902), a successful businessman, placed his personal fortune at the disposal of his son in order to finance the penniless Zionist Movement