Mein kampf is an autobiography of adolf hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. Well, its the bible of national socialism or lets say the old testament, because its the prestory and the book wofur kampfen wir. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Nov 27, 2017 here in the pages of mein kampf hitler presented the world with his dark vision for the future. I have a 1938 copy of mein kampf which i bought for a shilling in the 1960s when studying german history. Picture of ah and a print copy of his signature in the front. The book mein kampf by adolf hitler describes his personal background and the aims of the national socialist movement. Mein kampf by adolf hitler authors preface on april 1st, 1924, i began to serve my sentence of detention in the fortress of landsberg am lech, following the verdict of the munich peoples court of that time. Mein kampf by adolf hitler volume two the national socialist movement.
No marks inside other than previous owners name in pen on ffep. I have my grandmothers book, mein kampf by adolf hitler, with marriage license dated 10339 and originial nazi seal as first page. What is the value on a mein kampfhitler 1935 158159. Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. Hitler published his book in two volumes, volume one was published in 1925 and volume two in december 1926. Proving this point, gottlieb, known for his expert consulting on militaria for the hit history channel program pawn stars, auctioned off hitler s personal copy of mein kampf through his website at in 2014.
Volume 1, titled a retrospect, was originally published in 1925 and volume 2, titled the national socialist movement was originally published in 1926. The book opens up how one of the most barbarian dictators in the history of mankind thought and justified his actions. Although the book is a very interesting read, it really takes concentration and intestinal fortitude. Mein kampf was hitlers blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. Great book to get a birdseye view of hitlers genius. For sale is the valuable first edition and first printing of the second volume, published in 1927. Gottleibs original prediction led to speculation that the book might do quite a bit. Hitlers autobiography mein kampf becomes german bestseller. In the book hitler blamed germanys chief woes on the parliament of the weimar republic, the jews, and social. Oct 10, 2014 but hitlers first book is to this day viewed with fear. An extremely rare signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf has been. Boston publisher rethinks handling of proceeds from mein kampf.
Mein kampf is an autobiographical book by adolf hitler. This fine original 1940 halfleather wartime wedding edition of mein kampf. Annotated reprints should be done for books that are worth reading, and this. Volume 1 of mein kampf was published in 1925 and volume 2 in 1926. Written eight years before he assumed power in germany, the book lays it all out. The book is hitlers autobiographical work with emphasis on his philosophy regarding the state and politics. This pdf contains the ford translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler. First edition of adolf hitlers book mein kampf, july 1925. History and analysis of mein kampf, adolf hitlers political manifesto.
It causes a great deal of anger and emotionalism in. Johannes philipp palm was a book dealer in nuremberg and in 1806 sold a pamphlet denouncing france titled germanys deepest humiliation, but france. Official nazi english translation by adolf hitler online at alibris. Here in the pages of mein kampf hitler presented the world with his dark vision for the future. It was his only complete book and became the bible of national socialism nazism in. In the original german language with both volumes in one edition. An exhibit of the german historical museum in berlin. 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. Mein kampf by adolf hitler is a very controversial book.
This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of mein kampf. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. A dream of violence that was abandoned for a far grimmer reality sentry edition by hitler, adolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Adolf hitler was one of the most loved and hated men of the20th century. The copy that is offered for sale is a nice copy of the peoples edition or. Hitler began the dictation of the book while imprisoned for what he considered to be political crimes after his failed putsch in munich in november 1923. Original full vellum, spines ruled and direct lettered gilt, top edge gilt. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification. Apr 18, 2011 my father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. The book mein kampf is adollf hitler s book that deals with his ideas for the furthering of nazi ideals in germany in the post world war 1 era. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The book initially begins with hitler s background, in which he describes his childhood, early aspirations, and the conflict he felt when he was expected to follow his fathers footsteps. This fear is irrational, as a standup comedian in germany has demonstrated. When serving his jail sentence, adolf hitler began to write mein kampf, which translates into my struggle in the german language. I have no intention of selling it, but im curious of its value. 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. Its cloth bound and the pages a bit browned but in fairly good condition any idea roughly how much it is worth. So, it is significant if you want to learn about national socialis. 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 f. This refers especially to the statements in mein kampf. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution. Years would pass before he attained the power to realize that vision, but mein kampf s existence. Hitlers mein kampf is back in german bookstores after 70 years. Great book to get a birdseye view of hitler s genius. 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 was banned for seven decades.
He also noted that the book written by hitler outlining his master plan was one of the most printed titles in the world. It causes a great deal of anger and emotionalism in different countries and some have even banned the printing of the book. To revise it would involve taking it out of its historical context. What is the value of a 1942 mein kampf book answers. Mein kampf is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler. Ironically, and frighteningly, by the time hitler came to power on january 30, 1933, what has been considered by many to be the most satanic book ever written was running neck and neck with the. Today in november, 1926, it stands again free before us, stronger and inwardly firmer than every before. Rare mein kampf copy signed by adolf hitler to fetch. Although this monumental book was first ignored, it was a significant warning to the world for it contained an outline of hitler s plans for his rise to power.
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. Both books did not sell very well until hitler was elected in 1933 and it became more or less mandatory for every german household to own a copy of the nazi bible mein kampf to show support for the nazi movement. Moreover hitler has declared that his acts and public statements constitute a partial revision of his book and are to be taken as such. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in.
The turkishborn performer serdar somuncu has, since 1996, given more than 1,400 public readings of mein kampf across germany, particularly in schools, which have been attended by some 250,000 people. Mein kampf was hitler s blueprint for what later became his war for world domination and for the extermination of the jews and others. May 05, 2009 i have a 1938 copy of mein kampf which i bought for a shilling in the 1960s when studying german history. He wrote the second part after his early release from jail. He was very much like our leo schlageter leo schlageter fought in the first world war, joined the. This is a very intense read about the coming about of hitler s view on politics and race.
Before hitler became reich chancellor of germany in 1933, mein kampf sold very slowly. Braunau on the inn, where hitler was later born and where there is a monument to palm. A reprint of adolf hitlers notorious autobiography, mein kampf. Boards have lightly bumped corners and spine ends with little edge wear. Mein kampf by adolf hitler volume two a reckoning conclusion on november 9, 1923, in the fourth year of its existence, the national socialist german workers party was dissolved and prohibited in the whole reich territory. Mein kampf 1st first edition 1927 original german vol. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased.
Blue boards have a gilt eagle and swastika on the front board and gilt spine lettering. This is a very intense read about the coming about of hitlers view on politics and race. The book initially begins with hitlers background, in which he describes his childhood, early aspirations, and the conflict he felt when he was expected to follow his fathers footsteps. This is the book in which adolf hitler expounds his theories and views and its is held by the bavarian finance ministry. What is the significance of the book mein kampf by adolf. 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. 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. This was no coincidence, the nazis goal was that mein kampf would eventually. The book opens up how one of the most barbarian dictators in the history of mankind thought and. This 1932 edition bears hitler s own bookplate inside the front cover and is presumed to be the only authorowned copy in existence. Ironically, and frighteningly, by the time hitler came to power on january 30, 1933, what has been considered by many to be the most satanic book ever written was running neck and neck with the bible at the top of the german bestseller lists. 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 first part was written by hitler while he was in jail in landsberg am lech. Palm stubbornly refused to reveal the names of his fellows who believed as he did. Mein kampf, in english, my struggle, is a book combining elements of adolf hitlers autobiography and an exposition of his political ideology. The book was edited by the former hieronymite friar bernhard stempfle who later died during the night of the long knives. There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition. News agency dpa reported tuesday that 85,000 copies of the book have been sold since it was first published a year ago. Mein kampf my struggle first editionerstausgabe volume ii. But hitlers first book is to this day viewed with fear. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition.
Soon mein kampf was even being passed out to newlywed couples as a gift. It contains stories from his childhood, the events and situations that influenced his ideologies, and his prejudices. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. After years of uninterrupted labor it was now possible for the first time to begin a work for.
Although this monumental book was first ignored, it was a significant warning to the world for it contained an outline of hitlers plans for his rise to power. 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. What is the value on a mein kampfhitler 1935 158159 auflage print. My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Adolf hitler book mein kampf with annotations proves a. Mein kampf by adolf hitler 1940 and 1942 editions usm books. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became. We dismissed him as a madman and we ignored his wretched book.