Johannes philipp palm was a book dealer in nuremberg and in 1806 sold a pamphlet denouncing france titled germanys deepest humiliation, but france previously invaded and was in control of bavaria at that time. Rare mein kampf copy signed by adolf hitler to fetch. Mein kampf also serves as a book of political theory wherein hitlers hatred of communism and judaism which he refers to as the worlds twin evils, his need to conquer more territories in order to nurture the historic destinyof german people and the reasoning he provides, form a very good basis for the study of political history. Hitlers mein kampf published in germany for first time. I wrestled a great deal with writing this about everything from wording to image choices. The copyright story of historys most hated book plagiarism. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution. Mein kampf is a difficult topic to discuss or write about. What is the value on a mein kampfhitler 1935 158159 auflage. Eher nachf munchen, germany very good condition you are bidding on the book, mein kampf aeoemy struggleae, by adolf hitler. While hitler was in power 19331945, mein kampf came to be available in three common editions. The spine is in blue leather with the goldembossed lettering.
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 my struggle from the 23rd chancellor of the german reich. Likewise the second volume, which appeared in 1926. The book details hitlers childhood, the betrayal of germany in world war i, the desire for revenge against france, the need for lebensraum for the german people, and the means by which the. The happy couple that received this book on their wedding day, 20 september 1941, was leonhard and anna gro. Had the book been taken seriously when it was first published, perhaps the 20th century would have been very different. The first reprint of adolf hitlers mein kampf in germany since world war ii has proved a surprise bestseller, heading for its sixth print run, its publisher said tuesday. Contrary to postwar propaganda, mein kampf does not contain a plan for world domination and instead consists of a short autobiography, the effect of world war i on germany, a discussion of race and the jewish question, the constitutional and social makeup of a future german state and the early struggles of the nsdap up to 1923. Adolf hitler mein kampf originalversion als download. I have found three different publications of mein kampf for 1938.
The official 1939 edition by hitler, adolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It has the better paper stock and the condition is much finer. Hitlers mein kampf original 1936 german nazi edition. Mein kampf was written by adolf hitler during his time as a political prisoner in munich. Dec 31, 2015 a copy of adolf hitlers book mein kampf from 1940 in berlin, germany fabrizio bensch reuters. While there, he dictated his political book mein kampf my struggle to his deputy rudolf hess. Mein kampf also serves as a book of political theory wherein hitlers hatred of communism and judaism which he refers to as the worlds twin evils, his need to conquer more territories in order to nurture the historic destinyof german people and the reasoning he provides, form a. A copy of adolf hitlers book mein kampf from 1940 in berlin, germany fabrizio bensch reuters. The narrative for the pdf describes the process by which he became increasingly antisemitic and militaristic, especially during his years in vienna. If your version is in english and published in 1941 it is worthless. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old german. The english translations of mein kampf have all been very poor and contained thousands of errors as revealed in the book mein kampf. The angry ranting of an obscure, smallparty politician, the first volume of mein kampf was virtually ignored when it was originally published in 1925. Adolf hitlers notorious book is about to get a new lease on life.
This is a wedding edition as described in the 1944 edition listed above, but as a 1939 edition. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf sells at auction telegraph. 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 the spine. Meinkampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted.
To me, this is an educational assignment to make clear to young people not 12 and yearolds but 16 to 18yearolds that such an atrocious pamphlet can ultimately lead to a global. Mar 06, 2015 unless intrepid web users can devise a way to hitlerizethat is, to affix nazi iconography tomein kampfs textual passages and footnotes, the reappearance of the book, for many. They were mostly selling old tools but i ended up buying a book that caught my eye. That being said, the book does clearly have historical value, even if it is a horrible part of history we wish we could forget. Fortunately, a new translation has been completed in 2009 which is the easiest to understand and the most accurate translation ever made. A translation controversy an analysis, critique, and revelation mein kampf has been controversial for many reasons. Adolf hitlers book mein kampf, wedding type, 1939 edition item ah 176. In mein kampf, hitler used the main thesis of the jewish peril, which speaks of an alleged jewish conspiracy to gain world leadership. Jan 03, 2017 the first reprint of adolf hitlers mein kampf in germany since the second world war has proved a surprise bestseller and is heading for its sixth print run, its publisher has said the. In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. Mein kampf paperback book by adolf hitler best price in. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. Hitlers mein kampf copy will be auctioned off time. There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition.
He was released in december 1924 because he was considered relatively harmless. We should always remember that, as the editors of the 1941 americanprinted version of mein kampf noted, this book is a propagandistic essay by a violent partisan. Mein kampf hitler library books and audio for download. American soldiers found the book in hitlers apartment after his death in. The lesserknown second book is legal to trade, but it appears on the index as well. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. Mein kampf is an important historical document and it should not be erased or forgotten, but it remains important to explain clearly what this work set out to achieve, philippe coen, president. Bernard shapero, a rare books expert and dealer in london, said the bidding price seems quite high for a second edition. Hitlers personal copy of mein kampf fetches far less than expected at auction.
I think one shouldnt pretend the book doesnt exist, education minister johanna wanka told germanys ntv network. Pdf demystifying hitlers mein kampf one annotation at a time. He was the leader of the nazi party and gained political power using oratory and propaganda, appealing to economic need, nationalism, and antisemitism during a time. This 1932 edition of the book bears hitlers own bookplate affixed to the inside front cover. Dec 31, 2015 mein kampf is an important historical document and it should not be erased or forgotten, but it remains important to explain clearly what this work set out to achieve, philippe coen, president. One of the greatest controversies has been over the english translations. I have my grandmothers book, mein kampf by adolf hitler, with marriage license dated 10339 and originial nazi seal as first page. This pdf contains the ford translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler.
I have no intention of selling it, but im curious of its value. The condition is fine, with some minor signs of age and use. Yesterday i was riding my bike past a estate sale and stopped to kill some time. Beyond the anger, hatred, bigotry, and selfaggrandizing, mein kampf is saddled with tortured prose, meandering narrative, and tangled metaphors one person was described as a thorn in the eyes of venal officials. German teachers hope that bringing mein kampf officially to light will provide a way to immunize against political extremism, as josef kraus, head of germanys teachers association stated.
What we have to fight for is the necessary security for the existence and increase of our race and people, the subsistence of its children and the maintenance of our racial stock unmixed, the freedom and independence of the fatherland. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks. Mein kampf paperback book by adolf hitler best price. What is the value on a mein kampfhitler 1935 158159. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. We will analyze the various english translations and identify problems, mistranslations, inaccurate translations, and outright embellishment. This is a wedding copy that is presented by the town mayor burgermeister to any young n. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition. Part 3 revision sheet mein kampf flashcards quizlet. He also noted that the book written by hitler outlining his master plan was one of the most printed titles in the world.
I bought this because i just learned about mein kampf in school so i figured this book might be worth some money. For the first time in 70 years, adolf hitlers nazi manifesto mein kampf is to be available to buy in germany. My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. An audio presentation of this booklet is also available here, with commentary by william finckpositive christianity in the third reich by professor d. Adolf hitlers personal copy of mein kampf offered for sale. May, 2012 there is a book that explains the value of older mein kampf editions called mein kampf a collectors guide. Note that in 1999, mein kampf was the second highest selling book on to addresses in germany. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. It is presented with the best wishes of the city or town. How much is mein kampf original copy written in old. The german government pressed amazon to stop selling the book to german addresses in accordance with its ban. 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. Feb 28, 2009 collectible value depends on many factors. On the date he signed this book, hitler was in cologne in germany giving a.
Mar 29, 2011 i have my grandmothers book, mein kampf by adolf hitler, with marriage license dated 10339 and originial nazi seal as first page. I wouldnt necessarily sell it to a used bookstore though, because you wont. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, uwe hossfeld and others published eine kritische edition wird zum bestseller. This original copy of mein kampf my struggle in german language, by adolf hitler, is printed in 1933. The first editions 1925 and 1926 were only band i volume one, band ii volume two was first. Mein kampf my struggle he wrote this book while he was in prison.
Although it warps history and tells hitlers autobiographical story through a hatefueled biased lens, the value of studying propaganda from world war ii is that it may. If we can find value in mein kampf, is there any work in which we cannot find value. Its believed to be the only authorowned copy of the. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. 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. This is an edition from 1942 and the type face is the easy to read times font. Copyright of adolf hitlers mein kampf expires bbc news. 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.
This was no coincidence, the nazis goal was that mein kampf would eventually replace the bible in every german household. Positive christianity in the third reich the mein kampf. German authorities have made clear that any new editions of mein kampf must include commentary. Mein kampf translates to my struggle, and explains hitlers thoughts, ideologies and philosophies. Unless intrepid web users can devise a way to hitlerizethat is, to affix nazi iconography tomein kampfs textual passages and footnotes, the reappearance of the book, for many. Jun 12, 2008 the lesserknown second book is legal to trade, but it appears on the index as well.