Mein kampf by adolf hitler 1940 and 1942 editions usm books. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. A first edition of the infamous book which the nazi dictator. The cover has very small rubs and slightly rounded corners, all as pictured. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which was given to. James murphy translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of hitler s political ideology. The rarest ever edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler is set to go under the hammer and expected to fetch up to.
There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition. Seeing adolf hitlers autobiography on sale at an antiquarian book fair in hong kong raises some uncomfortable questions. My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Even if he were to paint one portrait a day for the years he spent in vienna, that number would be well over 600.
Other collectible or notable editions sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german culture. This copy offered for sale here was printed 1941 from the central publishing house of the nsdap, franz eher, nachf. Adolf hitler was one of the most loved and hated men of the20th century. 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. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks passion for books. 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. Adolf hitler mein kampf complete and unabridged fully annotated editorial sponsors john chamberlain sidney b. This is a presentation edition and was never offered for sale.
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. This was no coincidence, the nazis goal was that mein kampf would eventually replace the bible in every german household. Full money back guarantee for the authenticity of not only the signature but also for the scarce dust jacket. An autographed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf, described as the rarest ever, is set to go up for auction later this month. Mein kampf my struggles mein kampf hitler wrote his autobiography and political manifesto mein kampf in prison. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf for sale telegraph. 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. 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. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution.
This has 781 numbered pages, measuring approximately 7 916 x 5 inches x 1 78 inches and weighs approximately 1 12 lbs. Royalties from all sales went to the british red cross society. An autographed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf, described as the. The halftitle bears an additional black ink inscription in another hand, giving the book as a birthday gift, with the date. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war.
Hallo, i have a mein kampf book by adolf hitler which. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. Shuster reynal a hitchcock 1941 new copyright, iq39. 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. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Does a 1936 edition of mein kampf, signed by hitler.
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. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. Internet tycoon under fire for hitlersigned mein kampf. Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. Mein kampf was hitlers blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. The book, featuring vellum bindings and gold lettering, is one of the 20 limited edition copies that were produced out of the 500 that were originally printed. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. Testament to banality posts documents mostly deal with mundane matters. Our excellent value books literally dont cost the earth. 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.
Mein kampf by adolf hitler, used abebooks passion for books. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. 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. Rare adolf hitler signed items germania international. They were mostly selling old tools but i ended up buying a book that caught my eye. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old. Adolf hitlers sequel to mein kampf zweits buch secret. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of. The book, which was written while hitler was imprisoned, is one of. Hitlers personal copy of mein kampf is going to auction. Written eight years before he assumed power in germany, the book lays it all out.
In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which sales of the book skyrocketed. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. Presentation copy to newlyweds signed by the mayor of dusseldorf 1661941. Hitler inscribed both first edition volumes of mein kampf sold thursday. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. An extremely rare signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf has been sold at auction for. Apr 18, 2011 my father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. An autographed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf, which was described as being the rarest ever, has fetched ps29,000 at auction. Jun 15, 2017 an extremely rare signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf has been sold at auction for. Adolf hitler signed mein kampfvery rare signed book, mein kampf my struggle, by german fuhrer adolf hitler 18891945, munich. I have no intention of selling it, but im curious of its value. Mein kampf a copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on exhibit at the stutthof concentration camp, near sztutowo, poland. Mein kampf my struggle, adolf hitler mein kampf my struggle is a 1925 autobiographical book by nazi party leader adolf hitler.
The front flyleaf of the book is boldly inscribed and signed by hitler as only in battle will the noble man survive. It is truly ironic that the signature of this ambassador to germany who was a virulent antinazi germanophobe would lend his autograph to the same guest book as adolf hitler signed. 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. Rare mein kampf copy signed by adolf hitler to fetch. My struggle or my fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler.
Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong kong book. All of hitlers property including the rights to mein kampf were left to the state of bavaria on his death. First edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler to. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The book has a blue cloth covering with the gilt nsdap emblem on it and gilt title on the spine. Hitlers signed mein kampf for sale, expected to fetch. Hitler dictated the book to rudolf hess, with whom he was serving a prison. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. Thereby the ideal virtues for all practical purposes had taken a position second to the value of money, for it was clear that once a beginning had been made in.
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. Constituting a turningpoint in the career of the 40year old hitler, who had achieved. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. The capitulation would have been signed only with the reason, while the heart even then would have beaten for the resurrection to come. 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.
Do you know how valuable your old books really are. 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. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. I bought this because i just learned about mein kampf in school so i figured this book might be worth some money. 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. The swastikaembossed 1935 edition bears the nazi dictators signature on the front fly leaf. Man finds nazi paperwork with apparent hitler signature. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book answers.
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 rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the. How can i find out if this book has any value experts assistant. Meinkampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted. 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. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification. 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. Rarest ever copy of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler s. I have found three different publications of mein kampf for 1938. A group of scholars estimate that there are only 300 completed works by hitler over the span of his life. Hitler was sentenced for 5 years, he went to prison in april 1924 and was let out after 9. The official 1939 edition by hitler, adolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 28, 2009 collectible value depends on many factors.
Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. 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 work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. 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. We dismissed him as a madman and we ignored his wretched book. Mein kampf was hitler s blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. 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. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book. Adolf hitler s autobiography and political manifest. Gottlieb, a star on the history channels pawn stars, is the author of several books on antiques and collectibles. Hitlers mein kampf magazines 1938 full set konig books.