(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Typed Letter Signed, written in German to members of the Zionist Action Committee, analyzing and commenting on recent Turkish political moves.
AUCTION 69 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Holy Land Maps and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 259
HERZL, THEODOR
(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Typed Letter Signed, written in German to members of the Zionist Action Committee, analyzing and commenting on recent Turkish political moves.
Vienna: 26th February 1901
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,000
<<Important Memorandum Signed by Herzl Regarding the Turkish Government and Jewish Access to Palestine, Foreshadowing Later Events.>>
In this strongly worded letter, Herzl writes “We are making every effort to try to influence the Turkish government not to go along with its announced policy…”. This was in reference to the recent decree limiting Jewish migration to Palestine.