Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 18

Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1256		Bormann, Martin. Typed Letter Signed ("M Bormann"). One page, recto and verso, large quarto, Munich, February 15, 1944. On "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei / Partei-Kanzlei" letterhead. To Heinrich Himmler (who has initialed in green pencil at recto center). Docketing stamps. File holes at left are somewhat ragged, one brushes against the upsweep of Bormann's signature, which is on the verso. Apparently Mutschmann has incurred Himmler's displeasure. Bormann disagrees with Himmler and defends Mutschmann. "…Your information that Gauleiter Mutschmann does not know laws and commmands of the state I cannot accept without disagreement. I have to make it clear that Gauleiter Mutschmann always carries out all that I ask of him…I have no doubt that you will find a way to come to an understanding with him…" Estimated Value $750 - 850. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1257		Bormann, Martin. Typed Letter Signed ("M. Bormann"), one page, quarto, Munich, April 21, 1938. On "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" letterhead, addressed to Hitler's personal staff in Berlin. Bormann notes that he has nothing against Gruppenführer Reinhard receiving a copy of the letter of Vg. Fabig, because a judicial discussion about the reprimands which were made would be the best. On the verso is a Letter Signed ("Brandt"), Berlin, April 29, 1938, to SS-Gruppenführer Schmitt, stating that he is enclosing a photocopy of a letter from Richard Fabig, and asking Schmitt to speak to SS-Gruppenführer Reinhard about it. Light toning and file holes in margins; official docket and file notations, else very good. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 400. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 1258		Bormann, Martin. Typed Letter Signed ("M. Bormann"), as Hitler's deputy, one page, large quarto, Berlin, October 31, 1940. On "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" letterhead, to Mr. Von Herrn Kreisleiter Zimmerman, "To Gauleitung [Governor] Franken NSDAP" in Nurenberg: "I have received your letter from October 28th concerning the problem with the house of Cramer-Klett. The answer is that the Deputy of the Fuhrer can't make a decision. I believe that OberBurgermeister Liebel [the Mayor] of Nurenberg, during one of his upcoming visits to Berlin should ask the Fuhrer for a decision." Docket stamp and notes; very good. Bormann's signature is huge. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 1259		Heydrich, Reinhard. Typed Letter Signed ("R Heydrich"), one page, large quarto, Berlin, February 11, 1941. On "Chief of the Secret Police and Gestapo" letterhead, to SS-Gruppenführer Schmitt. Heydrich writes: "Dear Comrade Schmitt! I have information from my office that people are being promoted without my knowledge by your office. This has happened repeatedly and to people I don't even want in my department. I will not cry over this but I ask that you and your office will be more organized and that this will not happen again. Maybe it will be better if my specialist and yours solve this." Lightly toned with file holes at left margin, else fine. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. From the Institution of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 1260		Heydrich, Reinhard. Typed Letter Signed ("R. Heydrich"), one page, large quarto, Berlin, February 21, 1941. On "Chief of the Secret Police and Gestapo" letterhead, to SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt. Heydrich informs Schmitt that he has received his letter and that it is impossible for SS-Brigadeführer Malsen-Ponickau to take a certain position because SS-Oberführer Scheel already holds it. He adds that he has his own men in the Secret Police whom he thinks would be better suited than Malsen-Ponickau and that if he wants a job, he should contact Heydrich himself, not go through Schmitt. If Heydrich does give him a position, Malsen-Ponickau will have to follow his orders. File holes and notations; faint stain at lower left and darkening in upper left corner, affecting nothing Good to very good. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Estimated Value $950 - 1,250. From the Institution of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $978
Lot 1261		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler,") one page, large quarto, Berlin, August 30, 1937. On "Der Reichsführer SS" letterhead, to "Daluege," informing him that SS-Gruppenfûhrer Prutzmann has informed him that Prutzmann has become a senator of the Interior, that is, a police-senator, but the inspector of the security of police does not want to have anything to do with him. Himmler tells him, "Be so kind and give an order to the inspector, because Hamburg would be the first practical example where we could recruit the Oberabschnittsführer as inspector for police matters." File holes and notations; stamped docket; about fine. Himmler signed boldly in black ink. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 1262		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler,") one page, large quarto, Berlin, October 15, 1934. To SS-Gruppenführer Wittje. In part: "During a chance visit of SS-Brigadeführer Rediess to me in Berlin, I asked him how the case of Prestien, about which he informed me on the occasion of my inspection in Torgau on the 23rd of June, had gone….(He) informed me that he received a letter from the SS office…which stated that he should not have to put into motion the whole apparatus, but that he should take care of the Prestien affair himself…." Light toning and uneven upper edge, with tip of left corner missing; penciled file notes at upper right, one erasure at lower left and file holes at left margin. None of this affects Himmler's very bold signature on a letter which sounds very ominous for "Prestien." From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 1263		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler"), one page, large quarto, n.p., October 5, 1938. To SS-Gruppenführer Dr. Kaltanbrunner, regarding the state visit of Hungarian Ambassador Horthy. Himmler tells Kaltenbrunner that he is aware of his problems with General Daluege, "Chef der Ordnungspolizei." He asks Kaltenbrunner to please settle his differences with Daluege and notes that "a copy of this letter has been sent to Daluege." Light toning and soiling; file holes and staple marks, not affecting the bold signature. As head of the RSHA after the assassination of Heydrich, Kaltenbrunner had full responsibility for the deportation and extermination of Jews; as the Allies closed in, he ordered the extermination of all remaining camp prisoners. He was captured at Nurenburg and hanged for crimes against humanity. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 1264		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler"), one page, large quarto, Berlin, March 1940. Addressed to SS-Gruppenführer Schmitt. An angry Himmler writes: ""I am sending you a report from SS-Brigadeführer Breithaupt. How is this misconduct possible, that a man who is a regiment commander with us, could first be summoned by the Wermacht Regional Command for a medical examination, secondly submit himself to this examination, and subsequently report this nonsense to me!" Rust marks from paper clips in the corners and normal folds. Slight brushing of ink in final two letters of signature, which is boldly signed in blue ink. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 1265		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler"), one page, large quarto, Berlin, October 31, 1935. Written to the SS Personnel Office: "I, as Reichsführer, have had a talk with Hitler on October 18 and the Führer agreed that Reinhard vom Kyffhauserbund shall be transferred to SS. He will hold the same rank but will be quickly promoted." He adds, "Col. Reinhard will become SS-Oberführer on November 9, 'Party Day'." Some browning to file holes. Official docket stamp. Himmler's signature is large. About fine. Accompanied by a "Schutzstaffel der N.S.D.A.P." card for Fritz Katzmann as "SS-Brigadeführer und Führer des SS-Abschnittes VI" with a stamped Himmler signature. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,243
Lot 1266		Himmler, Heinrich. Typed Letter Signed ("H. Himmler,") one page, large quarto, Berlin, October 15, 1938. Himmler advises "Dear Kurt," that he has made SS-Gruppenführer Dr. Kaltenbrunner aware of Kurt's letter, and advises Kurt to have a friendly chat with Kaltenbrunner on the subject. Himmler adds a friendly closing, "Dein" (Your). Official docket stamp of "Der Chef der Ordnungspolizei," file notes and punch holes at left margin, else fine. Kaltenbrunner joined the Nazi Party in 1932 and became head of the Austrian SS. After the Anschlüss, Kaltenbrunner was elected to the Reichstag and became minister of state security and police chief for Vienna. As deputy head of the Gestapo, Kaltenbrunner impressed Himmler, who appointed him head of the RSHA after the assassination of Heydrich. From the Institute of Documentation in Israel. Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $748
Lot 1267		Kaltenbrunner, Ernst. Typed Document Signed ("Kaltenbrunner"). One page, large quarto, Berlin, August 31, 1943. On "Der Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD" letterhead. To Personell Chief von Herff emphasizing the need for a quick official promotion of Ernst Ehrlinger to the command of Einsatzgruppe B and urging von Herff to take care of the matter as soon as possible. Ensatzgruppe B, which Ehrlinger commanded from August 28, 1943 until April 1, 1944, was responsible for the murder of almost 150,000 civilians in Russia. File holes at left are ragged, staple and water damage to top left corner, horizontal and vertical folds, toning, various pencil notations. Overall, very good condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Institute of Documentation, Israel. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783