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859 - Two letters from Hans Frank to his lover Lilly Groh. Handwritten, signed letters, 8 pages total, 4° format, dated Kressendorf, February 23, 1943, and “While traveling,” March 12, 1943. Letterhead of Reich Minister Dr. Hans Frank and the Governor-General, respectively, featuring an embossed Reich eagle. Two letters from the German lawyer and politician Hans Michael Frank (1900–1946), who served as Governor-General of the occupied territories of Poland during World War II. The letters, dated spring 1943, are addressed to his childhood sweetheart Lilly Groh (1898–1977), whom he reunited with in 1942 and with whom he fell deeply in love, even though he had been married to Brigitte Herbst since 1925. However, the marriage, which produced five children, was not a happy one. In the two letters, Frank sends his mistress effusive, almost melodramatic declarations of love and fidelity, along with historical insights into his daily work and the current state of the war. 25 cm x 19.8/29.6 cm.
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Two letters from Hans Frank to his lover Lilly Groh. Handwritten, signed letters, 8 pages total, 4° format, dated Kressendorf, February 23, 1943, and “While traveling,” March 12, 1943. Letterhead of Reich Minister Dr. Hans Frank and the Governor-General, respectively, featuring an embossed Reich eagle. Two letters from the German lawyer and politician Hans Michael Frank (1900–1946), who served as Governor-General of the occupied territories of Poland during World War II. The letters, dated spring 1943, are addressed to his childhood sweetheart Lilly Groh (1898–1977), whom he reunited with in 1942 and with whom he fell deeply in love, even though he had been married to Brigitte Herbst since 1925. However, the marriage, which produced five children, was not a happy one. In the two letters, Frank sends his mistress effusive, almost melodramatic declarations of love and fidelity, along with historical insights into his daily work and the current state of the war. 25 cm x 19.8/29.6 cm. Two handwritten and signed letters by Hans Frank (1900–1946) to his mistress Lilly Groh (1898–1977), totaling 8 pages, Kressendorf, February 23, 1943, and “On the Road,” March 12, 1943.
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International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART IAuction house
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