Lot 835
Outside assistance. Lot of three documents. As conditions worsened across Europe, Jewish organizations and individuals sought assistance from the world at large. In many instances, the help was too little, too late. 1. In French. On page, large quarto, May 25, 1944. On International Committee of the Red Cross / Central Agency of War Prisoners letterhead. To Monsieur Saly Mayer. One horizontal and one vertical crease. Three file holes at the left edge and paper loss (presumably the Red Cross insignia) at upper left corner. Overall condition is very good.
Regarding "Aid to the Israelites in Croatia." Acknowledging receipt of Monsieur Mayer's letter and referring to a conversation in Geneva. "…we took our delegation to Zagreb to put ourselves in contact with the "Jewish Community" of this city in order for it to be part of your desire to receive pieces of information…
2. In German. One page, octavo, Sosnowitz, "6. lutego," 1942. On "Der Leiter / Der Aeltestenräte der Jüdischen Kultusgemeinden / In Ost Oberschlesien" letterhead. To Alfred Szwarcbaum in Lausanne. Blue office stamp and signature of Fanny Sara Czarna from the office of the Aeltestenräte. One vertical stamp and soft creases at bottom edges, some minor paper loss, a few notations, condition is very good.
"Enclosed we present a list, in duplicate, of the care packages received thus far. We are eager to express our thanks for your efforts and helpfulness and eagerly await your further reply."
3. In German. One page, oblong octavo, Warsaw, November 11, 1941. On a preprinted Generalgouvernement postcard. In black ink. To the "Komitee zur Hilfeleistung fur die Kriegsbetroffene judische Bevölkerung" in Genf. There is some age toning, but the overall condition is very good.
Several postmarks and a red censor's pencil are noted on this piece. From an unhappy M. Goldfarb; "…the contents of the packages were essentially inferior and hardly covers the receipt expenses. Please arrange with your sender in Lisbon to send only roasted coffee beans, that is what I require on health grounds."
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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