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Auction 35 · Lot 132

While You Are in England: Helpful Information and Guidance for Every Refugee. Issued by the German Jewish Aid Committee in Conjunction with the Jewish Board of Deputies

Estimate
$300–$500
Hammer price
$200

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

author

(HOLOCAUST).

printer

Anchor Press

Place

Tiptree, Essex

Publication

n.d.

Description

English and German face `a face. Page 1 inscribed by the holders, a newly-arrived couple from Germany, “Herch Wolf and Losoe Pesie Holin.”

summary

This small booklet, supposedly designed to ease the German-Jewish refugee’s integration into proper English society, is actually quite intimidating in tone: “Refrain from speaking German in the streets and in public conveyances.” “Do not criticise any Government regulations, nor the way things are done over here.” “Do not make yourself conspicuous by speaking loudly, nor by your manner of dress. The Englishman greatly dislikes ostentation, loudness of dress or manner.” (p.12)
pp.24. Original printed wrappers, staples corroded. 12mo
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