(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Autograph Letter Signed, in German confirming a morning appointment to hear the reading of a play at the Burgtheater

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 302
HERZL, THEODOR.

(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Autograph Letter Signed, in German confirming a morning appointment to hear the reading of a play at the Burgtheater

On embossed personalized headed paper pp.1. Integral fold. 16mo

n.p.: Monday, November 24th n.y.

Est: $600 - $900
No doubt written in Herzl’s latter years. The Elder-Statesman of modern Zionism tells his correspondant; “I shall be there to pick you up at around half-past nine tomorrow morning. But I will not go climb all those stairs, I will just ring the bell. So, please be ready!”