Fern von Lambarene: Eine Lebensgeschichte, der Krieg und die Fleckfieberseuche
Frankfurt am Main: Edition Steinfeld, 1992. Hardcover. 8vo. [6],137pp. Original glossy, printed paper-covered boards. Frontisportrait of Dr. Nathalie Weisselberg. Fascinating account of the life of Weisselberg, who was a Jewish doctor at the Trembowla Ghetto. She saved countless lives by not reporting Jews, who were infected with typhus, to the Nazi's. Dedication stamp of author "gewidmet von: L. Steinfeld, Hautärztin / Allergologie, Aystetterstr. 1, 60322 Frankfurt am Main 1" on free front endpaper. Illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs. The author is the daughter of Dr. Weisselberg. "Das Buch "Fern von Lambarene" stellt ein einzigartiges historisches Dokument dar. Es beschreibt unter anderem den verzweifelten Kampf eines Ehepaares, die zahlreichen Flecktyphuskranken in den Jahren 1942 und 43 vor einer vorzeitigen Vernichtung zu erretten." Text in German. Very minor staining on back board. Tight copy in very good to near fine condition. vg. Item #27355
ISBN: 3980303411
Price: $45.00