Lot 7358
Otto, Prince von Bismarck (1815–1898) – a Congratulatory address from the "Germans of the Río de la Plata" on his 77th birthday in 1892
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
An ornate, dark brown leather portfolio featuring a gold-stamped dedication inscription, the imperial coat of arms, and ornamental border tooling; the back bears the manufacturer's mark “J. Peuser Eng. Buenos Aires. La Plata Y Rosario,” while the interior is lined with light-colored silk, also featuring tooled borders. Enclosed are six double sheets of parchment: the title page bears a calligraphic dedication in black ink with red capital letters, accompanying a colorful address to the Prince, while the subsequent pages list the names of Germans from Buenos Aires (city and province) and other provinces (Catamarca, Córdoba, etc.). Portfolio dimensions: 38.5 x 30 cm. Included is a gold-stamped booklet titled “Original-Unterschriften der Deutschen am La Plata zu dem Glückwunsch-Telegramm” (Original Signatures of the Germans of the La Plata Region for the Congratulatory Telegram), containing hundreds of signatures—some written directly into the book, others submitted and pasted in. Dimensions 28 x 22.5 cm. Also included is the cover letter sent to the Prince by the “Deutsche La Plata-Zeitung” newspaper, in its original envelope.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
