Martha Wertheimer, Siddy Goldschmidt, Paul Yogi Mayer (Eds.) Das Jüdische Sportbuch: Weg, Kampf und Sieg [“The Jewish Sports Books: The Journey, Struggle and Success.”]

Estimate: $100–$150
Hammer price: $250

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author

(SPORTS).

printer

Verlag Atid

Place

Berlin

Publication

1937

Description

Many photographic illustrated plates.

summary

Shortly after the Nazis rose to power, Jews were banned from participating in German sports leaguess, resulting in growing interest and membership in Jewish only sports clus. With over 50,000 active members by 1935, these clubs served an important role in seeking to preserve the dignity of the Jews in Nazi-governed Germany.

pp. 64. Original linen boards, with pictorial dust-jacket (few tears). 4to.

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