It was published in two volumes, which dated 1925 and 1927. Spine is black leather, with 4 raised bands, and gilt lettering and design there is some rubbing and chipping to the top and bottom of the spine and to the front edge but otherwise. Mein kampf by adolf hitler paperback for sale online ebay. Adolf hitlers book, a deutsche welle television documentary covering the history of the book through contemporary media and interviews with experts and german citizens, narrated in english, 15 august 2019.
Signed copy of adolf hitlers 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. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. While hitler was in power 19331945, mein kampf came to be available in three common editions. Unfollow mein kampf hitler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is a scarce 1940 edition that is in good overall condition with the original dust jacket. How can i find out if this book has any value experts assistant. The book opens up how one of the most barbarian dictators in the history of mankind thought and justified his actions. Sep 19, 2019 this book, along with others from hitlers library, was sold to gottlieb in 20 along with a hat, shirt, medals, and a number of other items. Adolf hitler was one of the most loved and hated men of the20th century. James murphy translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of hitler s political ideology. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. The first volume of mein kampf was written while the author was imprisoned in a bavarian fortress. The hochzeitsausgabe, or wedding edition, in a slipcase with the seal of the province embossed in gold onto a parchment.
Beautiful german language 1939 hardcover edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler. This is an original mein kampf book from 1940 by adolf hitler. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. James murphy translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of hitlers political ideology. Mein kampf is a comprehensive publication of hitlers ideological principles. This copy offered for sale here was printed 1941 from the central publishing house of the nsdap, franz eher, nachf. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which sales of the book skyrocketed. The book opens up how one of the most barbarian dictators in the history of mankind thought and. Date published 1940 note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage. Other collectible or notable editions sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german culture. Reynal and hitchcock mein kampf 1940 edition value answers.
Mein kampf original german adolf hitler book 1940 my. Meinkampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted. We certainly dont want to include the claim that hitler dictated the book, or in fact any claim about how the book was produced, unless it can be. Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which was given to. The collectors guild thats a common value for those editions in decent shape.
The cover has very small rubs and slightly rounded corners, all as pictured. The book is hitlers autobiographical work with emphasis on his philosophy regarding the state and politics. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. German nazi wwii photo book 1940, adolf hitler in the west france ww2 campaign w195 heinrich hoffmann images. Discovering another source claiming that hitler did not in fact dictate mein kampf made me reconsider. The book mein kampf is adollf hitlers book that deals with his ideas for the furthering of nazi ideals in germany in the post world war 1 era. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf for sale telegraph. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. Written eight years before he assumed power in germany, the book lays it all out. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution. He wrote the book with the help of his loyal follower rudolf hess during his imprisonment in landsbergs prison in 19231924. Mein kampf author adolf hitler formatbinding hardcover book condition used fair binding hardcover publisher london hutchinson and co.
Is anyone interested in an original german mein kampf from 1940. It is a sign of the speed at which events are moving that hurst and blacketts unexpurgated edition of mein kampf, published only a year ago, is edited from a pro hitler angle. Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. He was very much like our leo schlageter leo schlageter fought in the first world war, joined the.
How much is mein kampf original copy written in old. 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. It was provided as a school textbook after hitler came to power in 1933 and was given to all german. The first, the volksausgabe or peoples edition, featured the original cover on the dust jacket and was navy blue underneath with a gold swastika eagle embossed on the cover. Volume two of mein kampf, focusing on national socialism, was published in 1927. The definitive book on value investing by benjamin graham paperback, revised edition.
Jan 07, 2017 the first reprint of adolf hitler s autobiography mein kampf, the first since the end of world war ii, has become a surprise bestseller in germany after it was banned for seven decades. The first reprint of adolf hitlers autobiography mein kampf, the first since the end of world war ii, has become a surprise bestseller in germany after it. May 06, 2020 mein kampf, political manifesto written by adolf hitler. Mein kampf is a comprehensive publication of hitler s ideological principles. It is known to everyone that hitler molded the way history books as we see them today and committed one of the gravest crimes on the mankind, but what this book reveals is the underlying fuel that propelled this man. 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. Mein kampf, political manifesto written by adolf hitler. World war two 1940 edition presented by town mayor to wedding couple mein kampf presentation grade leather bound cream cover book. Mar 26, 2016 1940 mein kampf book by adolf hitler for auction. This pdf contains the ford translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler. 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.
Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of. More ebooks if you are interested in a color or digital version of this book, then check out the downloadable ebook version, at. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war antiquities 1933 mein kampf adolf hitler original preww2 through ww2 german edition. 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. Adolf hitler s book, a deutsche welle television documentary covering the history of the book through contemporary media and interviews with experts and german citizens, narrated in english, 15 august 2019. This book the book was produced to document various versions of mein kampf and to assist collectors in identifying valuable and nonvaluable versions. It was his only complete book, and the work became the bible of national socialism nazism in germanys third reich. It shows some wear along the spine and a little bit of spotting on the pages, this book is in wonderful conditon.
The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. His nazi publisher knew better and shortened it to mein kampf, simply my struggle, or my battle. This has 781 numbered pages, measuring approximately 7 916 x 5 inches x 1 78 inches and weighs approximately 1 12 lbs. Mein kampf was hitlers blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. This book, along with others from hitler s library, was sold to gottlieb in 20 along with a hat, shirt, medals, and a number of other items.
It details hitlers childhood, the betrayal of germany in world war i, the desire for revenge against france, the need for lebensraum living space for the german people, the glorification of the aryan race, and the means by which the nazi party can gain power which hitler identified as the. The book has a very interesting introduction on the political situation in europe in 1939. Braunau on the inn, where hitler was later born and where there is a monument to palm. It was published in two volumes in 1925 and 1927, and an abridged edition appeared in 1930. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. The claim that hitler dictated mein kampf had already been removed by an ip, but i restored it. Sales of the complete work remained mediocre throughout the 1920s.
Adolf hitler s autobiography and political manifest. The book is translated in english and was published by houghton mifflin. Others have been sold privately to collectors who are students of human nature and value the study of history. Find great deals on ebay for mein kampf and mein kampf original. It was his only complete book and became the bible of national socialism in the german third reich. In placing before the reader this unabridged translation of adolf hitlers book, mein kampf, i feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. Mein kampf my struggle, adolf hitler mein kampf my struggle is a 1925 autobiographical book by nazi party leader adolf hitler. Hitlers autobiography mein kampf becomes german bestseller. My struggle or my fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler.
As in most copies of mein kampf, there is a frontispiece portrait of adolf hitler in this 1940 edition which was printed by august prie. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war. Hitler was sentenced for 5 years, he went to prison in april 1924 and was let out after 9. Johannes philipp palm was a book dealer in nuremberg and in 1806 sold a pamphlet denouncing france titled germanys deepest humiliation, but france. Mein kampf was adolf hitlers declaration of and for national socialism. Mein kampf is the angry diatribe of historys most notorious antisemite, adolph hitler. Mein kampf by adolf hitler hardcover 1940 from rooke.
In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. The obvious intention of the translators preface and notes is to tone down the book s ferocity and present hitler in as kindly a light as possible. Mein kampf original german adolf hitler book 1940 my struggle my battle. Original german third reich books from the period w photos and other infos. Jul 27, 2009 by 1939 mein kampf had sold 5,200,000 copies and had been translated into eleven languages. The original title hitler chose was four and a half years of struggle against lies, stupidity and cowardice. Mein kampf is an autobiography of adolf hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. Mein kampf my struggle is a political manifesto written by adolf hitler. Read mein kampf, by adolf hitler online on bookmate mein kampf is an autobiography of adolf hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for. This copy of mein kampf was the first item from this collection to be offered for public sale. 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.
This book, along with others from hitlers library, was sold to gottlieb in 20 along with a hat, shirt, medals, and a number of other items. Original german mein kampf 1940 as with most things, the value of the item depends on certain variables specific editionyear published, condition, etc. On this day in 1925, volume one of adolf hitlers philosophical autobiography, mein kampf, is published. The work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. In his book, hitler divides humans into categories based on physical appearance, establishing higher and lower orders, or types of humans. By 1939 it had sold 5,200,000 copies and had been translated. German mein kampf my struggle adolf hitlers autobiography and political manifest. Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which.
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