RARE 1939 \"American Hebrew\" Letter Signed by Joseph Biben Interfaith Harmony For Sale

Item Specifications:

• Publication / Organization: The American Hebrew (Weekly Journal of Jewish Affairs)

• Location: 48 West 48 Street, New York, N.Y.

• Date: September 25, 1939 (Weeks after the outbreak of WWII in Europe)

• Signed By: Joseph H. Biben (Publisher & Editor)

• Recipient: Mr. Stadtlander Monongahela, PA.

Item Overview:

This is an original September 25, 1939 typed letter on official stationery for The American Hebrew, self-described on the letterhead as the \"World\'s Best Known, Most Widely Quoted Weekly Journal of Jewish Affairs.\"

The letter is hand-signed at the bottom by Joseph H. Biben, who served as the prominent editor and publisher of the weekly journal during the late 1930s and 1940s.

Key Historical Details & Content:

• WWII & Anti-Nazi Context: Dated just weeks after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, triggering WWII.

• Interfaith Cooperation: The body of the letter emphasizes the journal\'s mission to foster \"a closer and more harmonious relationship between Protestant, Catholic and Jew in America.\"

• Testimonials in Margin: The left margin features a \"From Readers\" sidebar with printed letters of support. Notably, one quote from subscriber Moses Einstein of Providence, RI, highlights the journal\'s coverage of WWII-era events: \"The American Hebrew has been our only source of reliable information, and I have greatly appreciated your efforts to gather and give us this news, especially during the Nazi regime.\"

Condition:Pre-owned vintage ephemera. Displays standard horizontal mailing folds, light age toning, and minor wear around the edges. Please inspect all photographs closely for exact physical condition.