Assortment of approximately 120-150 letters, postcards, phone

Berlin. 1986. Different formats. approx. 120 pages. Original letters and cards, largely described in handwriting, partly in telegram form, with dates and signatures. Well preserved. DEAR CUSTOMERS, WE ARE HAVING OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROMOTION WITH A FULL 30% DISCOUNT ON THE ENTIRE STOCK AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR INTEREST. (The discount is now already included in the displayed price)

Language: German

Order number: 7970C

Remarks: The extensive collection contains around 120-150 letters to the publisher Wolf Jobst Siedler, who was important for the old Federal Republic. Siedler had worked as a conservative-critical journalist, essayist and publisher in West Berlin since the early 1960s. In particular, his publishing work at Siedler Verlag made him an important contemporary for many people in the Federal Republic of Germany. In January 1986 the publisher celebrated its 60th birthday. Birthday, with tributes in Allen important media from the West German public. The present collection includes longer and shorter letters, greeting cards, telegrams and postcards to the publisher. It contains letters from friends and acquaintances, from West Berlin celebrities, radio and television companies, numerous newspaper and publishing departments, from elites from culture and business, scientists and artists, as well as from West German and former (West) Berlin politics. Among the well-wishers are numerous well-known names such as Peter Scholl-Latour, Walter Leisler-Kiep, Peter Wapnewski, Hartmut Jäckel, Armin Müller-Stahl and Gesine Schwan as well as "ordinary" readers. In addition to congratulations of various kinds, expressions of gratitude for Siedler's contribution to the West German public can be read, often with thanks for very specific books or the publisher's participation in a television interview. You can also get an idea of ​​Siedler's radius and professional network here. Enclosed are the contemporary original newspaper articles that were published on the publisher's birthday in FAZ, SZ etc. appeared. His critical attitude towards architecture in the 1960s (book title: "The Murdered City") was gratefully received by many contemporaries; his close ties to the wounded and divided city of Berlin were unmistakable. Especially with the publications in his own Siedler publishing house, he became an important personality for many people in the old Federal Republic of Germany before 1989. Here, German and Prussian history was placed at the center against the spirit of the times and before the great "rediscovery of Prussia". Many readers and milieus in Germany gratefully accepted this and also expressed their appreciation to the publisher. Numerous letters surrounding his anniversary in 1986 also reflect this. Very interesting collection (unique) with some fascinating insights into the social perception of a publisher and the public of the old Federal Republic! - - - DANGER! Due to its weight or size, this book can only be sent as a PACKAGE. (Please inquire about postage costs abroad.) / ATTENTION! Due to its weight or size this book can only be sent as a PARCEL.

Keywords: Berlin, Brandenburg, Prussia, 16. Century, 80s, autographs, Berlin, FRG, correspondence, bookkeeping, Germany, history, conservatism, cultural history, politics, postcards, Prussia, publishing, publisher, West Berlin