Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. You will be not be surprised it was a highly corrupt business scheme that turned him into a secret billionaire. Mein kampf is an autobiography of adolf hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. 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.
Quite a long read which was good and bad in many ways. Mein kampf, first edition abebooks passion for books. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. No, not to gain any historical perspective on germany but what happened in the. I would also like to know when it would best to sell.
Value of original copy of mein kampf ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. The other publisher is houghton mifflin, usa, and that particular edition is the early american edition of hitlers famous autobiography with a brown, yellow and black dust jacket with black and yellow lettering. Jan 23, 2020 the first volume of mein kampf, subtitled eine abrechnung or a reckoning, was written mostly during hitlers stay in landsberg and ultimately consisted of 12 chapters when it was published in july 1925. There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition.
Value of original copy of mein kampf the book will grow more valuable over time. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. It was a blueprint of his agenda for a third reich and a clear exposition of the. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. 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. This is a fine wedding edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler in the half leather binding and with the word kriegsausgabe stamped on the bottom of. Mein kampf excellent original book 1937 wedding copy only for collectors of war antiquities. Both books did not sell very well until hitler was. Many of the comments on here are from biasedignorant people who have obviously never read this book and want it erased from history. Peter ross range, a washingtonbased writer, is the author of 1924.
We will be happy to ship abroad at additional cost. Also on the quality of the book s condition, with or without a dustjacket if one was issued, markings, foxing to the pages, spinestraight or lilt, book block or bindingtight or frayed. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf sells at auction. Shuster reynal a hitchcock 1941 new copyright, iq39. This first volume covered hitlers childhood through the initial development of the nazi party. First edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler to. This special edition is also about 50% larger in size than the standard editions and sword and title in gilt on front board, top edge gilt with gilt title on red leather.
So i had 2 separate listings with mein kampf in the title one of which was the original book both become delisted today for the following reason. Hitler began the book while imprisoned for what he considered to be political crimes following his failed. If other european countries had taken hitler seriously at the time and read this book they would have known what plans hitler had for the expansion of germany. Written eight years before he assumed power in germany, the book lays it all out. It contains stories from his childhood, the events and situations that influenced his ideologies, and his prejudices. Bernard shapero, a rare books expert and dealer in london, said the bidding price seems quite high for a second edition. If the book had included hitlers personal thoughts during ww2, it would be a great first hand source.
Sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german culture. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, used abebooks passion for books. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, almost a decade before hitler came to power in germany, in 1933. Second edition copy of hitlers mein kampf this very rare book is from the second edition. While hitler was in power 19331945, mein kampf came to be available in three common editions. Rare mein kampf copy signed by adolf hitler to fetch. The question of what to do with mein kampf is, in some sense, independent of the book s contentsbuying it is a symbolic act before its any kind of intellectual one, and you can argue. Mein kampf was hitlers blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. Hitler dictated the book to rudolf hess, with whom he was serving a. In the original german language with both volumes in one edition.
It is your obligation to make sure the products you offer comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and amazons policies. The original, accurate, and complete english translation. I wouldnt necessarily sell it to a used bookstore though, because you wont. On this day in 1925, volume one of adolf hitlers philosophical autobiography, mein kampf, is published. Mein kampf my struggle, adolf hitler mein kampf my struggle is a 1925 autobiographical book by nazi party leader adolf hitler. I think it had better to read the book for everybody, but the book itself for amateaurs is extremly boring, troubled, in two words agressive and primitive. Jan 12, 2016 the question of what to do with mein kampf is, in some sense, independent of the books contentsbuying it is a symbolic act before its any kind of intellectual one, and you can argue. Apart from an autobiography about hitlers youth and upbringing, mein kampf was also a bit of a blueprint of what hitler had in store for what he called the third reich.
Mein kampf my struggle from the 23rd chancellor of the german reich. In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. More ebooks if you are interested in a color or digital version of this book, then check out the downloadable ebook version, at. Value of original copy of mein kampf page 2 stormfront. Amazon originally resisted, but then relented, temporarily stopping shipment to all nonus addresses. Mein kampf original book 1941 signed only for collectors. First edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler to fetch. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war.
Adolf hitler, chancellor of nazi germany and at the center of world war ii in europe, earned millions of reichsmarks throughout his political career, mainly through sales of his book mein kampf my struggle and his combined chancellors and presidents salaries. The bluestocking bookshop provides highquality used and new books and gift items at deep discounts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Adolf hitler mein kampf complete and unabridged fully annotated editorial sponsors john chamberlain sidney b. This is a 1939 original copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler that has been signed by him on the main title page and known as the jubilee edition marking the 50th birthday of adolf hitler. Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. This book the book was produced to document various versions of mein kampf and to assist collectors in identifying valuable and nonvaluable versions.
Jan 26, 2017 it isnt that easy, however, to find charities that will accept money made off that book. The first edition consisted only of a couple hundred copies and at the time when this 2nd edition was printed mein kampf was not a very popular book, yet either. Apr 18, 2011 i have a copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. If the book was annotated throughout, that would be fantastic in a literary sense, and. We took this action because this product is not permitted for sale on. Demystified, mein kampf can be turned into what it ultimately isthe last relic of a failed and horrific enterprise. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old. Though i genuinely hope you never sell it, that is a true peice of history. The work outlines hitlers political ideology and future plans for germany. How much would a first edition of mein kampf be worth. 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.
German original mein kampf my struggle adolf hitlers autobiography and political manifest. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. Find great deals on ebay for mein kampf and mein kampf original. In this book hitler analyzes the history of the monarchia, the history of germany in the ne. Feb 28, 2009 hey guys, so my grandpa was in the service stationed in german for years and while there he obtained an original copy of adolf hitlers mien kampf its signed by herbert volkenstaff probably not it its signed on the front cover and its kind of hard to read. Khrushchevs mein kampf dictators goal by salisbury, harrison e. Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. The work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. I bought this because i just learned about mein kampf in school so i figured this book might be worth some money. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf for sale telegraph.
What are your thoughts on adolf hitlers book mein kampf. May, 2012 they were mostly selling old tools but i ended up buying a book that caught my eye. While cleaning out my attic, i found an autographed copy of mein kampf. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book answers. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. A special wedding edition was published in 1936, and it was common for newly married couples to be gifted with the wedding edition of mein kampf, or hochzeitsausgabe. The book has a blue cloth covering with the gilt nsdap emblem on it and gilt title on the spine. After coming to power, hitler moved to make himself taxexempt. Gottleibs original prediction led to speculation that the book might do quite a bit. I asked my grandfather a wwii veteran about where he found it and he siad he picked it off of a german soldier. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. Mein kampf 1939 adolf hitler original german jubilee edition book. I know this really could be the one that was given out to all german citizens because she did live in nazi germany as a kid.
Jun 12, 2008 note that in 1999, mein kampf was the second highest selling book on to addresses in germany. The early edition of the works, in which hitler outlined his vision for a national socialist movement founded on racist ideology before his rise to. Hitler published his book in two volumes, volume one was published in 1925 and volume two in december 1926. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf sells at auction telegraph. My original german edition might list the previous editions press runs and thereby give us a.
This is the so called volksausgabe, copies in this condition. If anyone knows how much it would be worth please answer on here and. Mein kampf no longer allowed on amazon selling on amazon. Boston copyright 1939, is closest to the original translated text as possible, later published copies are altered. How much is an original copy of mein kampf worth answers. My struggle the official 1939 english edition third reich from original sources book online at best prices in india on. The value of the book lies in its inscription because signed copies of mein kampf are unusual, he said. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of. The german government pressed amazon to stop selling the book to german addresses in accordance with its ban.
Aug, 2009 the value of the book lies in its inscription because signed copies of mein kampf are unusual, he said. This copy of the volksausgabe of adolf hitlers bestseller comes with the rare original dust jacket and was signed by him in ink on the title page. Was recently looking through some of my grandmas boxes and found, what i believe to be, an original full german copy of mein kampf. The twovolume set was published from 1925 and inscribed by the farright. Unfollow mein kampf hitler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Alan cranston, mein kampf, and the court of world opinion kindle edition by tong, lorraine. Save mein kampf hitler to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
My struggle is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto of adolf hitler, the nazi leader. German original mein kampf original german books from. Hitler was sentenced for 5 years, he went to prison in april 1924 and was let out after 9. The twovolume set was published from 1925 and inscribed by the farright leader to philipp bouhler, the 12th member of the nazi party who oversaw the murders of 70,000 people. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification. Hitler began the book while imprisoned for what he considered to be political crimes following his failed putsch in munich in november 1923. This is signed by the mayor of the town and named to the wedding couple as pictured. My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler.
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