Autograph letter signed, 1 1/2 pages (on two conjoined sheets), 5,5 x 7,25 inch, (Constantinople), 9.09.1912, in German, condolence letter to Anna Gentilli of Vienna - concerning the decease of her husband Herman Gentilli (director general of the `Erste Allgemeine ésterreichische Unfall-Versicherungsgesellschaft`), written and signed in dark ink "Max Steiner", with a central horizontal letter fold and detached from an album - in fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by two albums with about 160 condolence letters and cards sent to Anna Gentilli in September 1912 (various languages - German, French, Italian and a few in English): i.a. Rudolf Krueger (artist), Fanny Schreiber (singer of Jewish music), Marcella Mayer (actress), Friedrich Merz (pacifist), Dr. Maxim Steiner (physician to Freud), Heinrich York-Steiner (early zionist), and Rosa Hochsinger.
"Sehr geehrte gnädige Frau,
mit aufrichtigem, sehr lebhaftem Bedauern vernahm ich soeben die traurige Nachricht von dem Hinscheiden Ihres hochverehrten Herrn Gemahls und bitte Sie mein tiefempfundenes Beileid entgegen-/ zunehmen.
Mit dem Ausdruck meiner Ergebenheit [illegible] - Max Steiner"
Translated:
"Dear Madam,
It is with sincere, very vivid regret that I have just heard the sad news of the passing of your esteemed husband and I ask you to accept my deeply felt condolences.
With the expression of my devotion [illegible] - Max Steiner"
