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GEISEL, THEODORE (“DR. SEUSS”). Two items, each Inscribed and Signed,
“Dr. Seuss,” to Tom Stanford: U.S.War Bonds poster * Autograph Note.The poster, “With
Best Wishes,” showing reproductions of two Dr. Seuss creatures happily munching dollars
on either side of the words, “Starve the Squander Bug / BUY / MORE / WAR
BONDS.” 11
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2
x46 inches; minor toning overall, minor scattered creases. The note: “I’m
very flattered that you want me to sign the enclosed relic. (As near as I can recall, it’s just
about 48 years old.)” 1 page, 8vo, stationery showing reproduction of Cat in the Hat at left.
U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943; inscription: Np, [1991]
[500/750]
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“ITWOULD BE BAD IFTHIS [ZIONIST] MOVEMENTWOULD FAIL”
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KOLLWITZ, KÄTHE. Autograph Postcard Signed, twice, “K Kollwitz” or
“Kollwitz,” to Lili Zadek-Popper, in German, expressing her view about the news suggest-
ing that Zionism has failed, and inviting her to visit in Berlin. 2 pages, oblong 12mo,
written on the recto and verso of card; short tear with minor loss to text at an upper cor-
ner, faint scattered staining.
Berlin, 3 September 1927
[600/900]
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[T]he words of the letter you sent . . . were written in Hebrew.Thanks for the German greet-
ing at the margin.
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There is much discussion in the newspapers about the decline of the Zionist Movement. It
would be bad if this great movement would fail.
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. . . I remain in contact with you mother and brother, who is employed at the Tagesblatt. . . .”