Mein kampf my struggle unexpurgated edition two volumes in one by adolf hitler. As in, did the allied governments edit mein kampf to make hitler look like an unhinged lunatic hell bent on conquering europe. My struggle or my fight is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler. Mein kampf 6 listen to mein kampf official nazi english translation of mein kampf first time published outside of nazi germany. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old. The cover has very small rubs and slightly rounded corners, all as pictured. Nov 10, 2003 hello all, i have a copy of mein kampf see pictures, that i am selling or rather, thinking of selling. Also i think and iron crosswith the date 1939 and on the other side the numbers 18. This is the only english translation officially created by the nazi propaganda ministry and printed on nazi printing presses. Up for sale is an original copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf.
The edition using his translation was first published as a two volume set in the uk in 1939 and also in 22 weekly parts by hutchison and co ltd. Mein kampf, political manifesto written by adolf hitler. Mein kampf the 1939 illustrated edition by adolf hitler. The twovolume set was published from 1925 and inscribed by the farright. Ive understoof that this is the soldiers edition of mk. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german.
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 volume was printed in limited quantities in 1939 only. It is commonly called the jubilee edition in english. 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. Title page and page share 1939 date with no other printings listed. One of the first english editions, it was translated by irishman james. My struggle the official 1939 english edition third. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. Feb 24, 20 english copy of hitlers mein kampf printed in 1939 special edition two volumes in one one or two pages are loose and the cover is a little worn what is it worth if it has any value at all show more show less. German original mein kampf my struggle adolf hitlers autobiography and political manifest. Hi i have a 1939 hard back edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler and was wondering if this would be of any value.
Hitler made millions on his book because it was printed in millions copies all over the world. The book was published in 1925 and while translations certainly might have been vulnerable to interception a. 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. It was issued with a blue cloth slipcase, which is missing here. One of the first english editions, it was translated by irishman james murphy. Mein kampf is perhaps the only notable work written in two volumes by adolf hitler, in 1924. Value of my original copy mein kampf english translation. Mein kampf by adolf hitler and a great selection of related books, art and. The first complete and unexpurgated edition published in the english. It was published in two volumes in 1925 and 1927, and an abridged edition appeared in 1930. In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. I think that only the oldest editions from 20ties are more valuable and most likely the first edition. Information on buying and collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf with a guide to.
Is this worth 400 euro 1939 copy of hitlers mein kampf leatherbound edition brian boroimhe. The only edition of mein kampf officially sanctioned by the nazi foreign office in the english language was the edition translated and introduced by james murphy. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification. The translation in this volume, the unexpurgated version in english, has been made from the twovolume first edition of mein kampf, the first volume of which was published in 1925, the second in 1927. Original wwii 1939 wedding edition of adolf hitlers mein. Mein kampf 1939 adolf hitler original german jubilee. It is a print from the 815820th edition and comes with the rare original dust jacket. The shop has come across copies of mein kampfbefore, but hasnt. The book was edited firstly by emil maurice, then by hitlers. First edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler to. It transcends in historical importance any other book of the present generation. Published in 1939 by central publishing house of the nsdap, franz eher, nachf.
English copy of hitlers mein kampf printed in 1939 special. The volksausgabe was smaller in size than the earlier editions. Mein kampf is the angry diatribe of historys most notorious antisemite, adolph hitler. This has 781 numbered pages, measuring approximately 7 916 x 5 inches x 1 78 inches and weighs approximately 1 12 lbs. This was no coincidence, the nazis goal was that mein kampf would eventually replace the bible in every german household. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of. The work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany.
How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german worth. Collectors wanting a copy can easily find a basic 1932 edition similar to. 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. The illustrated edition using his translation was first published in the uk in 1939 in 22 weekly parts by hutchison and co ltd. This edition is published by arrangement with houghton mifflin company.
Sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german. Unfollow mein kampf hitler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mein kampf is easily the highest quality edition of the book that was published for sale to the general public. Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. Get the best deals on mein kampf 1939 when you shop the largest online selection at. Mein kampf adolf hitler annotated translation book of the month club 1939. 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. 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 the official 1939 edition by adolf hitler, hardcover. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. The only mein kampf editions that have real collector value are the original german printed editions, especially the earlier editions. Adolf hitler alan cranston mein kampf 1939 very rare. A 1939 first american edition of adolf hitlers mein kampf.
Value of my original copy mein kampf english translation 1939. What is the value of mein kampf by reynal and hitchcock 1939. This wedding edition of mein kampf is dated and named 1939. In fact, it now had the same size as a standard german bible. My struggle the official 1939 english edition third reich from original. The officially sanctioned english language edition of mein kampf was translated and introduced by james murphy. Hello all, i have a copy of mein kampf see pictures, that i am selling or rather, thinking of selling. 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. In 1930 and later, the editions were combined into one book and no longer. Edition fourth impression sixth impression eighth impression. Beautiful german language 1939 hardcover edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Mein kampf 1939 adolf hitler original german jubilee edition book. It also comes with its original book slip, which is very hard to find in tact. I have a 1939 hard back edition of mein kampf by adolf.
Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. All of these versions contained both mein kampf volumes. Feb 28, 2009 collectible value depends on many factors. The cranston edition compressed the original 270,000 words down to 70,000 filling 32 newsprint size pages. Jun 06, 2011 hi i have a 1939 hard back edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler and was wondering if this would be of any value. Its nearly in prestige condition and the books looks and feels like it was never read. I have an original english copy circa 1930s that someone gave me. If we bear all this in mind we can account for the emotional stress under which mein kampf was written. A scarce presentation copy of adolf hitlers autobiography and political manifest. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. It was available in dark blue or bright red with a gold sword on the cover. 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. Hitler was arrested when he took out a mass demonstration in favour of national unity for the formation of a socialist german state.
Mein kampf by adolf hitler paperback for sale online ebay. It was his only complete book, and the work became the bible of national socialism nazism in germanys third reich. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. English copy of hitlers mein kampf printed in 1939 special edition two volumes in one one or two pages are loose and the cover is a little worn what is it worth if it has any value. In his translation ralph manheim has taken particular care to give an exact english equivalent of hitlers highly individual, and often awkward style, including his occasional grammatical errors. First edition of mein kampf signed by adolf hitler to fetch. A set of this english translation of adolf hitlers autobiographical and. An identical birthday edition was printed in 1939 in red cloth, in slipcase, with similar gilt decorative illustrations. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. Gottlieb noted that mein kampf originals dating from the 1920s through the end of world war ii are readily available on the market since so many of them were originally printed.
Anniversary issue, was published in 1939 in honor of hitlers 50th birthday. Eine abrechnung printed in 1926 by franz eher verlag. Cranston criticized american translations of the time by saying they omitted details and each country where mein kampf was published was only allowed to know part of the full plan it exposed. Hitler was naturally incensed against the bavarian government authorities, against the footling patriotic societies who were pawns in the french game, though often unconsciously so, and of course against the french. What is the value of a 1939 signed mein kampf book answers. My struggle the official 1939 english edition third reich from. This is an outstanding example of the rare hitler birthday or 5,000,000 th copy edition of mein kampf as published by the central publishing house of the nazi party franz eher successors of munchen munich, germany in 1939.
Sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german culture. Mein kampf author hitler, adolf formatbinding quarter bound in black calf book condition used very good quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher zentralverlag nsdap place of publication franz eher, munchen date published 1939 keywords hitler, antiquarian, politics bookseller catalogs anti. New listing rare book mein kampf by adolf hitler 1939. Mein kampf original book 1933 only for collectors of war antiquities 1933 mein kampf adolf hitler original preww2 through ww2 german edition. It is also known as the 5millionth edition since it commemorates the 5million copies of mein kampf in print. I have a 1939 hard back edition of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Mein kampf the official 1939 edition by adolf hitler. Charity shop finds rare edition of mein kampf the irish times. Sep 19, 2019 gottlieb noted that mein kampf originals dating from the 1920s through the end of world war ii are readily available on the market since so many of them were originally printed.
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