A German physician, writer, and Jewish nationalist, Nordau (1849–1923) was instrumental in establishing recognition of Palestine as a potential Jewish homeland. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Mr. G. L. Jonas, Chicago, with kind regards from Dr. M. Nordau, Madris, Nov. 25th 1918,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. Card is affixed to a 5.75 x 4.25 scrapbook section along with a clipped newspaper photo and an envelope fragment with “Estados Unidas,” written in Nordau’s hand. In fine condition, with some mild bends and ripples from adhesive on reverse. RRAuction COA.
