Nazi Franz Gurtner Signed Christmas Card – Original Historical Autograph

Description

This Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card is an original historical autograph document featuring a printed German holiday greeting and a bold handwritten signature by Dr. Franz Gurtner. The undated card is printed with the message “Die besten Wünsche zum Weihnachtsfest und Neuen Jahre”, meaning “Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year”. It is signed in dark ink across the lower central section of the card and retains its original deckle-edged format.

The Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card presents a particularly attractive format for collectors because it is not a detached autograph, clipped signature or later reproduction. It is a complete original greeting card, preserving the festive printed message, original paper, period-style typography and handwritten signature together on one piece. This gives the item a stronger visual and documentary presence than an autograph alone.

Franz Gurtner, who lived from 1881 to 1941, served as German Minister of Justice during the period of National Socialist rule. His role places the card within a difficult and significant chapter of twentieth-century history. This Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card is offered exclusively as a historical document for responsible collecting, archival preservation, academic research and historical study. It is not offered to promote, glorify, endorse or excuse the Nazi regime, its ideology, its institutions or its crimes.

The printed greeting on the Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card gives the item a personal and seasonal character. Rather than a formal legal document or official appointment, it was intended as a holiday greeting. The wording is simple and traditional, while the handwritten signature provides the primary autograph value. Its design is understated, with elegant black script and typewritten text on a cream-coloured card with irregular deckle edges.

This Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card is undated. No specific year, recipient, place of issue or original sender’s envelope is included or claimed. The piece should therefore be described only according to the evidence visible on the card itself: an original German Christmas and New Year greeting signed by Dr. Franz Gurtner. No unsupported provenance, dedication or event should be inferred beyond what is shown.

Condition appears fine for an original historical card of this age. The card shows natural age toning, expected light handling evidence and irregular deckle edges produced during manufacture. The printed message remains clear, and the handwritten signature is visible and well placed against the light background. Any minor marks, paper texture, age-related variation or edge irregularities should be considered part of the item’s original historical character. Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

For collectors, the Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card has appeal as an original German historical autograph from a senior legal and political official of the era. It may be suitable for a specialised autograph archive, a twentieth-century European history collection, a research library, or a carefully contextualised private collection. Its compact format also makes it suitable for conservation framing, provided that acid-free materials, UV-protective glazing and non-invasive mounting methods are used.

Only the original signed greeting card is included in the sale. No frame, envelope, display stand, certificate of authenticity or other accessory is included unless expressly stated. The card should be stored in an archival sleeve and protected from direct sunlight, humidity, adhesive materials and excessive pressure.

This Franz Gurtner signed Christmas card is sold solely for historical, educational, documentary and collecting purposes. It does not represent political support or ideological affinity. The item should be preserved and interpreted responsibly, with full awareness of the suffering, persecution and crimes associated with the period in which Gurtner held office.

A scarce and visually appealing original signed holiday card, combining a complete period greeting format with a strong handwritten signature. It is an unusual addition for collectors seeking authentic historical autographs with clear period character and careful historical context.