First Esperanto Conference Signature of Dr Zamenhof 1905 Real Photo Postcard
The image features L. L. Zamenhof, creator of the constructed international language Esperanto, and Alfred Michaux, the principal organizer of the First Universal Congress of Esperanto. This pivotal congress, held in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, in August 1905, marked a critical milestone for the nascent Esperanto movement, demonstrating the language's practical viability and fostering a tangible community among its early adherents.
The handwritten message, "What not a millennium separated, Boulogne-sur-Mer united," reflects Esperanto's core aim: to bridge linguistic and cultural divides for international understanding. Published in 1887, Esperanto offered a neutral and accessible means of global communication, aligning with the burgeoning internationalist ideals of the early 20th century that sought to foster peace and cooperation across nations.
The handwritten message, "What not a millennium separated, Boulogne-sur-Mer united," reflects Esperanto's core aim: to bridge linguistic and cultural divides for international understanding. Published in 1887, Esperanto offered a neutral and accessible means of global communication, aligning with the burgeoning internationalist ideals of the early 20th century that sought to foster peace and cooperation across nations.
