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A collection of banknotes, Theresienstadt Ghetto, 1943
As part of the Germans' objective to present Theresienstadt Ghetto as a regular civilian city, on 1.1.1943, they founded a fictive bank named 'The Jewish Self-Administration Bank' (Bank der juedischen Selbst-verwaltung). Money was printed and deposited in accounts in the name of Theresienstadt Jews, while in fact, the money could not be withdrawn from the account.
This collection of banknotes is the full series of the seven notes printed by the bank of the ghetto of the nominal value of 1-100 Kronas. An illustration of Moses holding the two stone tablets is printed on the notes.
The notes are signed by Ya'akov Edelstein, the head of the council of elders of the Ghetto at the time.
Theresienstadt was a “model” ghetto used by the Germans to deceive the Red Cross. An internal Jewish committee operated there and Jewish cultural activities were held. Many of Germany’s Jews were transferred to the ghetto, and many died of diseases. Eventually the prisoners were transported, group after group, to Auschwitz.
Condition: Very good. There a few folding signs and a small tear on the 100 Krona note.
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The Brown Book about the Hitler's Terror in Germany – Willy Meinsberg
The Brown Book about the Hitler's Terror in Germany', an authorized Hebrew publication, summary of the German original which was translated to 15 languages. Herut Publication, Tel Aviv 1933.
A Hebrew translation of Willy Meinsberg's composition about the Nazi rule in Germany at the beginning of its way, with photographs. Meinsberg describes the rise of Hitler and the horrors of Nazi rule: "The destruction campaign against the culture", "The destruction of the workers' organizations" and the persecution of the Jews. The name of the book derives from the name of the Nazi Sturmabteilung, storm troops, 'The Brown Shirts'.
Willy Menisberg (1889-1940) was a German communist activist and publicist. He was among the founders of the Communist Party in Germany and head of the Young Comintern. In 1942, he was chosen as a member of the Reichstag and served as such until the banning of the German communist party in 1933.
56 pp.
Rare!
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Lapel Pin "Wanted for murder – Adolf Hitler", original from World War II
This original pin served the Allies as part of the wartime propaganda against Hitler.
On the pin it was printed in English "Wanted for murder – Adolf Schickelgruber Alias Hitler" as well as two swastikas beside the image of Hitler. USA, the forties.
3.5 cm.
Condition: Excellent (mint).
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Placard of the postman of Lodz Ghetto, signed by the Jewish Council
This placard with the number 133 and the position of its carrier was used by the postman in order to leave and enter the ghetto since Jews were forbidden to do so. The placard is signed by the Jewish Council.
Lodz Ghetto was the second largest ghetto under the German occupation. It was managed by a Jewish council headed by Chaim Mordechai Romkovsky, a controversial figure, who believed that by working for the Germans, the Jews might be saved. The Jews of the ghetto were sent mainly to Chelmno extermination camp. The ghetto was destroyed in January 1945.
Most rare!
Condition: Very good.
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Yar Nach Zein Toyt – A.D. Gordon, a booklet in memory of A.D. Gordon, Munich 1947
A booklet in Yiddish published in January 1947 on the 25th anniversary of A.D. Gordon's death by the 'Poalei Zion' Party.
The booklet includes stories about him, quotes from his writings, his ideas about the future and a letter he wrote to the 'Maccabee' Movement in 1920.
A rare booklet which cannot be found in the national library.
41 pp.
Condition: Very good.
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Banknote from Mauthausen camp – 2 Marks
Mauthausen camp in Austria imprisoned those who opposed the Nazi regime. It was built in 1938 and became the major part of the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp complex. Since 1941, Jews from Holland and the Czech Republic were brought there. According to estimates, 120,000-320,000 people died in the camp, among them 38,000 Jews, most as a result of forced labor.
Condition: Very good.
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"A Prayer for Our Brothers, the sons of Israel, in Germany", London 1933, with the rise of the Nazis
A folded page calling to pray for the Jews of Germany after the prayer for the king and the royal family on Shavu'ot and the Sabbath after it. London. The Office of Chief Rabbi Avramsky, 1933.
A very special item and very early in the Holocaust.
Most rare!
Condition: Very good.
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Three Holocaust books
1. There are No Butterflies Here – a book of drawings and poems of the children of Theresienstadt Ghetto, edited by Hanna Volkov and Abba Kovner, with translation of the poems by Leah Goldberg, 1963.
A collection of drawings and poems, found in Theresienstadt Ghetto after its liberation in 1945. The drawings, copied in color, describe the life in the ghetto as reflected in its children's eyes, most of whom died in the Holocaust.
The drawings were presented in exhibitions in the Czech Republic and Israel and were then published in the Czech Republic by Hanna Volkov. The book before us is the handiwork of Abba Kovner, who worked on a Hebrew version of the book that includes a translation of the poems by Leah Goldberg. On the paper cover there is the caption "There are No Butterflies Here", which is taken from one of the poems in the book.
80 pp. with colored illustrations.
Condition: Very good. The cover is missing.
2. Shaten fon Hankreitz (In the Shadow of the Swastika) – a Holocaust Diary in Yiddish by Gedalya Tschernzen-Shaiak. Tel Aviv 1944.
A Holocaust Diary published during the War in Tel Aviv by Gedalya Shaiak, a Yiddish journalism editor, born in Levitz, Poland. He moved to England and returned to Poland in 1932. Before the War, Shaiak published articles in Yiddish and was the chief editor of a Yiddish newspaper in London. In addition to this book, he later edited a memorial book for his home town and the book 'Force and Defiance' which was published in 1982.
136 pp.
Condition: Good. The cover is falling apart.
3. Der Opfshtand fon Warsaw Ghetto (the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising), Yiddish, by Berl Mark, Moscow 1947.
Berl Mark (1908-1966) a researcher and historian. After studying law in Warsaw, he published articles about the history of literature in Yiddish and Polish and edited Yiddish writings. During the war, he was active in an anti-Fascistic movement in Russia and at the end of the war returned to Poland and started publishing articles and books about the Holocaust. He worked as the director of the Institute for Jewish History in Warsaw and through it strengthened the ties between the institute and various institutions in Israel such as Yad Va'Shem.
108 pp.
Condition: Very good.
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Two banknotes from Lodz Ghetto (Litzmannstadt)
Two banknotes issued by the Judenrat, headed by Chaim Mordechai Romkovsky, in Lodz Ghetto for internal use in the Ghetto.
Romkovsky's signature appears on the notes.
Chaim Mordechai Romkovsky, head of Judenrat, supported the method of collaboration with the Nazis and loyal work of Jews in the possible working places. He believed that if the Jews constituted a productive working force, their extermination will be delayed. His position was controversial. In recent years, he has been seen more positively due to the conditions under which he had to operate.
The name 'Litzmannstadt' which was written on the notes was given to Lodz according to Hitler's directions in April 1940 in memory of the German general Litzmann whi was killed in the area during World War I.
One of the banknotes is a one Mark banknote and the other, with is damaged at the edges, is a 20 Mark banknote.
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PROMOTIONAL FLYER for "Der Sturmer" (Main Anti-Jewish German newspaper of the 1930's & WWII) with Anti-Semitic Caricature "Der Viehjude" and scurrilous text ending in "Die Juden sind unser Ungluck!" ("The Jews are our misfortune!"), vertical fold, o/w Clean, VF & VERY SCARCE! Photo. Estimated Value $250
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