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Jun 15, 2017 an extremely rare signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf has been sold at auction for. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks passion for books. In mein kampf we learn about the authorschildhood, the collapse of germany in 1918, the founding of his national socialist german workers party and the abortive beer hall putsch of 1923 which sent herr hitler to landsberg prison where he wrote his famous book. A group of scholars estimate that there are only 300 completed works by hitler over the span of his life. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war. An autographed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf, described as the rarest ever, is set to go up for auction later this month. The work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany.
Internet tycoon under fire for hitlersigned mein kampf. A maryland auction house says it is selling a copy of mein kampf that once belonged to adolf hitler and was taken from his munich apartment at the end of world war ii. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german. Presentation copy to newlyweds signed by the mayor of dusseldorf 1661941. Jul 27, 2009 signed copy of adolf hitler s mein kampf for sale an extremely rare copy of mein kampf, signed by author adolf hitler and dedicated to a fellow inmate at landsberg prison, is being sold at auction.
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Shuster reynal a hitchcock 1941 new copyright, iq39. Mein kampf my struggles mein kampf hitler wrote his autobiography and political manifesto mein kampf in prison. Rare adolf hitler signed items germania international. The capitulation would have been signed only with the reason, while the heart even then would have beaten for the resurrection to come. Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of. James murphy translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of hitlers political ideology. Internet tycoon under fire for hitlersigned mein kampf germanborn kim dotcom, who is fighting extradition from new zealand to us for racketeering, says he bought book as investment. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning.
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Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war antiquities 1933 mein kampf adolf hitler original preww2 through ww2 german edition. Mein kampf, the autobiography of adolf hitler, provides a peek into the mind of a man who literally single handedly managed to change the course of history, wounding the psyche of a people for generations to come and marring the memories of. Mein kampf my struggle, adolf hitler mein kampf my struggle is a 1925 autobiographical book by nazi party leader adolf hitler. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Meinkampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted. The official 1939 edition by hitler, adolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. Mein kampf was hitler s blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. The rarest ever edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler is set to go under the hammer and expected to fetch up to. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book.
Adolf hitler was one of the most loved and hated men of the20th century. An autographed copy of adolf hitler s mein kampf, described as the rarest ever, is set to go up for auction later this month. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor. Since then it had been illegal to publish the book at all, until it entered the public domain in 2007 70 years after hitlers death. Written eight years before he assumed power in germany, the book lays it all out. Even if he were to paint one portrait a day for the years he spent in vienna, that number would be well over 600. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. Seeing adolf hitlers autobiography on sale at an antiquarian book fair in hong kong raises some uncomfortable questions. Full money back guarantee for the authenticity of not only the signature but also for the scarce dust jacket. Information on buying and collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history.
My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. The cover has very small rubs and slightly rounded corners, all as pictured. My struggle or my fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler. Adolf hitler s autobiography and political manifest. We dismissed him as a madman and we ignored his wretched book. Also on the quality of the books condition, with or without a dustjacket if one was issued, markings, foxing to the pages, spinestraight or lilt, book block or bindingtight or frayed. The book has a blue cloth covering with the gilt nsdap emblem on it and gilt title on the spine. This was no coincidence, the nazis goal was that mein kampf would eventually replace the bible in every german household. I have an original from 40 or 41, that was sent to my grandfather here in the us froma friend back in germany around that time. Hitlers mein kampf magazines original 1938 full set 18 magazines by adolf hitler english translation in 18 weekly parts published in 1938 at 6p each. The collectors guild thats a common value for those editions in decent shape. Rare mein kampf copy signed by adolf hitler to fetch. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf for sale telegraph.
Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong book. Mar 01, 2014 mein kampf lays out adolf hitler s vision for a resurgent germany after world war i along with his racist national socialist political ideology. The book, which was written while hitler was imprisoned, is one of 20 limited edition copies and was given to fellow nazi hermann esser on christmas eve 1925, swns reports. Adolf hitler signed mein kampfvery rare signed book, mein kampf my struggle, by german fuhrer adolf hitler 18891945, munich. Patstockage fotostock according to hitler, it was the sacred mission of the german peopleto assemble and preserve the most valuable racial elementsand raise them to the dominant position. Apr 18, 2011 my father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Hitlers signed mein kampf for sale, expected to fetch. Royalties from all sales went to the british red cross society. The front flyleaf of the book is boldly inscribed and signed by hitler as only in battle will the noble man survive. Gottlieb, a star on the history channels pawn stars, is the author of several books on antiques and collectibles.
In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. Mein kampf was hitlers blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. Hitler began the dictation of the book while imprisoned for what he considered to be political crimes after his failed revolution in munich in november 1923. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which was given to. I bought this because i just learned about mein kampf in school so i figured this book might be worth some money. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, used abebooks passion for books. Hitler was sentenced for 5 years, he went to prison in april 1924 and was let out after 9 months on good behavour, he was released from prison on 20th december, 1924.
This copy of the volksausgabe of adolf hitler s bestseller comes with the rare original dust jacket and was signed by him in ink on the title page. They were mostly selling old tools but i ended up buying a book that caught my eye. Mein kampf, the autobiography of adolf hitler, provides a peek into the mind of a man who literally single handedly managed to change the course of history, wounding the psyche of a people for generations to come and marring the memories of a race for all of time. Adolf hitlers sequel to mein kampf zweits buch secret.
Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which. Mein kampf a copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on exhibit at the stutthof concentration camp, near sztutowo, poland. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution. Our excellent value books literally dont cost the earth. How can i find out if this book has any value experts assistant. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification.
This has 781 numbered pages, measuring approximately 7 916 x 5 inches x 1 78 inches and weighs approximately 1 12 lbs. The halftitle bears an additional black ink inscription in another hand, giving the book as a birthday gift, with the date. This copy offered for sale here was printed 1941 from the central publishing house of the nsdap, franz eher, nachf. Hitlers mein kampf magazines 1938 full set konig books. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book answers.
Here in the pages of mein kampf hitler presented the world his dark vision of the future but does not present the free world the excuse of ignorance. A first edition of the infamous book which the nazi dictator. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. Hitler was sentenced for 5 years, he went to prison in april 1924 and was let out after 9. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which sales of the book skyrocketed. The swastikaembossed 1935 edition bears the nazi dictators signature on the front fly leaf. An extremely rare signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf has been sold at auction for. All of hitlers property including the rights to mein kampf were left to the state of bavaria on his death. There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition. I have found three different publications of mein kampf for 1938. A rare, personally inscribed and signed copy of german dictator adolf hitler s autobiography mein kampf is estimated to fetch 20,000 usd at an auction in the us. This is a presentation edition and was never offered for sale. The book, which was written while hitler was imprisoned, is one of. Man finds nazi paperwork with apparent hitler signature.
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