Hungarian-born Austrian founder of Zionism. As a correspondent during the Alfred Dreyfus affair, he determined that the solution to anti-Semitism was the establishment of a Jewish national state. He founded the Zionist World Congress in 1897. TLS in German, signed “Herzl,” two pages, 8 x 10, Vienna letterhead, November 8, 1901. In part: “My dear fellow Zionist: The World Zionist meeting…should not only have rhetoric and demonstrative character, but there also should be an opportunity to explore and enforce our movement…It should be a splendid opportunity for the sale of shares…We have instructed our bank heads in London to have a sufficient supply of shares at each one of the meetings…It will be necessary to carefully and clearly organize the whole matter…We submit to you the urgent demand that 2 or 3 weeks prior to the meetings, the announcement of these meetings should be mailed, one copy to the Bureau of the Zionist Congress in Vienna and another one the Jewish Colonial trust in London…we want to draw your attention to the fact that this matter requires and merits your greatest attention. the A.C. can perform its great tasks only if it is supported by the representatives of our movement….” Accompanied by a complete English translation. In fair condition, with tears, repaired separations, toning, rusted aper clip impressions to top border, a separation through the signature, which has been repaired on the reverse. R&R COA.
