Simon Wiesenthal's collection highlights the changes in territorial control among Russia, Poland and Austria
Escala Group, a global collectibles company in stamps, coins, and art and antiques, today announced that the Company and its philatelic subsidiaries will host a reception and private viewing of the Simon Wiesenthal Collection in conjunction with the Washington 2006 World Philatelic Show. The event in Washington, D.C. will be held on Tuesday evening, May 30th at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Escala Group reception will be a rare opportunity to view highlights of the never-before-exhibited philatelic collection of Simon Wiesenthal. The Wiesenthal Collection focuses on stamps that serve as historical documentation of the geographic and political changes occurring in Central Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries. Specifically, the collection highlights the changes in territorial control among Russia, Poland and Austria. Mr. Wiesenthal also included philatelic treasures in his collection, such as the Schwarze Einser of 1849, Germany's first issued postage stamp from Bavaria, and the rare 1923 Hungarian Inverted Madonna.
The late Mr. Wiesenthal became a prominent international figure dedicated to identifying and locating Nazi criminals following World War II. In recognition of his lifelong pursuit of Jewish human rights, tolerance and understanding, the Simon Wiesenthal Center, founded in Los Angeles in 1977, was named after him.
The Wiesenthal Collection is scheduled to be auctioned later this year by Heinrich-Kohler, part of the Escala Group network, on Wednesday, September 27 at the company's auction room in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Escala Group will provide complimentary shuttle service between the eight hotels recommended by the Washington 2006 World Philatelic Show and the Corcoran Gallery of Art from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
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