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Auction 14 · Lot 354

(Father of Political Zionism, 1860-1904). Autograph Letter Signed. Apparently written to Aaron Marcus

Estimate
$2,000–$2,500
Hammer price
$2,250

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

HERZL, THEODOR

Place

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Publication

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Description

German. Lacking introductory page. Signed “with greetings of Zion."

summary

Aaron Marcus (1843-1916), Orthodox scholar of Chassidism, was an enthusiastic supporter of Herzl and acted as his emisary to the Chassidic Rabbis of Eastern Europe. Herzl writes unequivocally "we do not desire to establish a theocracy!" Also writes concerning the Jews of London
pp.2. 8vo
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