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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) signed handwritten letter, framed with a photo of the famed humanitarian. With an undated, but old, Walter R. Benjamin receipt. (from the WRB transcription) "International College of Surgeons, Philadelphia, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Vacationing at Gunsbach, Alsace, Sept 1, 1955. Very Esteemed Colleagues, I thank you most cordially for the great honor you have bestowed upon my hospital and myself by organizing an exhibition at Philadelphia and dealing there with my activities, on the occasion of my eightieth birthday. Will you please accept the assurance of my friendliest feelings, Yours, Devotedly, Albert Schweitzer." (original in French). From the estate of Taussig, Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Tina Regina-Leopoldine Blau (1845 - 1916). One of several interesting autographs from this estate. Dimensions: Sight size 7.5" x 7.5" and frame 21.5" x 14.5".