Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 840
Theresienstadt Postage.
Two items illustrating postal flow to and from Theresienstadt. 1. A
postal label to be sent from Theresienstadt. Partially printed,
accomplished in typescript. In German and Czech. One page, quarto,
Theresienstadt, March 8, 1944. Pink lightweight paper. Some fraying at top
edge, two small diagonal creases at top left and minor foxing, but overall
condition is very good.
The addressee, Liese Folkart has addressed
the form to Salo Liebschütz in Brünn. A Theresienstadt stamp,
with a bucolic scene, is affixed over part of the German mailing
instructions.
2. Package receipt. Partially printed, accomplished in
manuscript. In German. One page, oblong octavo, Theresienstadt, August 1,
1944. On a preprinted postcard, postmarked Prague. Addressed to Eric Breuer
of Vienna from Marta Breuer. Some very minor soiling, otherwise this piece
is in fine condition.
"Mein geliebter Erich" with printed
acknowledgment of a receipt of a package in July and Marta Breuer's
signature. Postmarked twice in Prague on August 17, 1944. Czech Deutches
Reich stamp.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 841
Two Postcards. Lot
of two postcards. 1. In German. One page, oblong octavo, Lodz, March 8,
1940. Picture postcard with cancelled six pfennig stamp. There is a small
surface flaw, minor chipping on the printed side and some minor soil but
the overall condition is very good.
A poignant note, with hopes for
better times, sent to a family in Varel bei Oldenburg(?): "I am very
grateful to you for your good wishes on my wedding. When we are all
together again in peace then we will all want to (?) again."
Next to the picture of three elderly men conversing, our sender has
written, "These seem to be the best of friends."
2. One page,
oblong octavo, Lukow, Poland (?), 1941 (?). Never mailed, photograph
printed as postcard. There is some discoloration and toning, particularly
on the address side, pen notations on the address side and a minor pencil
mark above the picture but overall condition is very good.
The
notation "Lukow, Poland, 1941" on the verso of a picture of a male Jewish
population gathered in front of soldiers. The soldier's expressions range
from determined seriousness to grins. If this is Lukow, one of the men
forced to kneel in the foreground is presumably Aaron Note Freiburg, the
last rabbi of Lukow, who died with most of his community in the death
camps.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 842
Vienese Restrictions.
Lot of three items relating the regulations governing the lives of Jews
in Vienna following the implementation of Nazi laws. 1. Letter concerning
the process for registering movable financial assets, including
instructions and what day of the week the forms should be submitted to the
Jewish council (Israelitische Kultusgemeinde). In German. One page, quarto,
Vienna, 1941. Regulations concerning movable wealth. Penciled notations,
minor fraying at the edges, one horizontal and one vertical crease, both
with edge separation, minor wear on the surface of the paper has taken some
of the type. Overall condition is very good. 2. Document verifying that
Margit Sara Stein of Vienna will adopt the name Sara (German law required
Jewish men to use the middle name "Israel" and all Jewish women, "Sara.")
Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. In German. One page, large
octavo, Vienna, no date. Printed document on heavy green stock. Stamped by
the office of the Chief of Police. One horizontal crease; the nature of the
stock has resulted in well defined fold lines. In very good condition. 3.
Meat ration card. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. In German.
One page, octavo, Vienna, 1940. Minor fraying where some of the ration
chits were clipped and one faint horizontal crease, ½" tear at the
right edge. In very good condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.