Lot 2064

Betty Moritz - a postcard to her brother signed by Emil Maurice, dated 2 April 1925

German Historical Collectibles from 1919 onwards | A83r | Live auction | 608 Lots

Hammer price € 3,800

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Description

Early Hoffmann portrait postcard "Adolf Hitler" (approx. 1925) wearing a suit with party badge, on the reverse inscribed in ink in Betty Moritz’ own hand and addressed to (tr.) "Mr. Eduard Moritz Landsberg/L prison – Munich, Fürstenhof 2.IV.25 – With affectionate regards from your Betty", underneath it (tr.) "Also Emil Maurice" and a further signature. Munich postage stamp dated 2 April 1925.
Condition: II Betty Moritz (1910 – 2003) was the daughter of the prison guard Valentin Moritz. Frequently visiting her father at Landsberg prison she made friends with inmate Hitler and the other November-putschists. Until well into the 1930ies Hitler kept sending her postcards and books, all of which had been kept in family hands until recently. Questions about the lot?

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The auction includes 608 lots and starts on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 2001 - 2608. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 Oct., 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.