The book has a very interesting introduction on the political situation in europe in 1939. This is a scarce 1940 edition that is in good overall condition with the original dust jacket. Mar 26, 2016 1940 mein kampf book by adolf hitler for auction. Franz eher nachfolger first published 500 copies of mein kampf on july 15, 1925 as mein kampf. Hitler dictated this book to his secretary, rudolf hess while imprisoned in landsberg after the failed 1923 revolution.
With the exception of the above stated flaw this book would be considered to be in very good condition. We dismissed him as a madman and we ignored his wretched book. The author gratefully acknowledges the valuable information he received from the of the wiener library. Mein kampf by adolf hitler 1940 and 1942 editions usm books. Value of mein kampf german version published in 1939. Amazon bans sale of most editions of adolf hitlers mein kampf. They used a rough draft translation of mein kampf by james murphy to form 90% of main body and translators in the nsdap to create a final volume. Unfollow mein kampf hitler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition.
In the book thief, hans gives max a copy of mein kampf in order to throw off the nazis searching for him. The official 1939 edition by hitler, adolf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The german government pressed amazon to stop selling the book to german addresses in accordance with its ban. The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which. Feb 16, 2015 this copy of mein kampf, which was the 1945 edition, contains the information that the number of copies published to date amount to 6,250,000. Where can i get a copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. Mein kampf 1940 soldiers edition in original german. Would buying a copy of mein kampf be considered racist. This is an original mein kampf book from 1940 by adolf hitler. I have read mein kampf, unlike most people, who comment on hitler without having studied his ideas. Mein kampf by adolf hitler, first edition abebooks. James murphy translation of mein kampf by adolf hitler combines elements of autobiography with an exposition of hitlers political ideology. The book is translated in english and was published by houghton mifflin.
Gwb0042 wwii german 1941 printed presentation copy of. Buy mein kampf 1st english serialized edition, unexpurgated, in 18 issues complete, profusely illustrated. The state banned the book from being republished for decades. 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. On 1 january 2016, seventy years after the authors death, mein kampf. 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. As a result of the efforts of the conspirators, this book, blasphemously called the bible of the german people, poisoned a generation and distorted the outlook of a whole people. Information on buying and collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf with a guide to first edition. The truth is that only a small part of mein kampf is antisemitic.
Hitler began composing his tome while sitting in landsberg prison, convicted of treason for his role in the. Mein kampf 7 introduction there are many secrets in the pages of mein kampf. Shuster reynal a hitchcock 1941 new copyright, iq39. What are some quotes about the mein kampf in the book thief. In 1927, the second volume on national socialism was published. There is some pencil underlining and pencil marks to the margins of the text throughout. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
It was published in two volumes in 1925 and 1927, and an abridged edition appeared in 1930. This paperback is well made and can take heavy use. Mein kampf is easily the highest quality edition of the book that was published for sale to the general public. Copy of mein kampf personally owned by adolf hitler, c. Original prewar and wartime versions are prized collectables and can be very expensive. 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. Many people think mein kampf is a long diatribe against jews and other races. Mein kampf 1st english serialized edition, unexpurgated, in 18. The book is in good condition with only minor edge and binding wear. Mein kampf project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. What are some quotes about the mein kampf in the book. Mein kampf stalag edition by adolf hitler published by the germans during ww2 for the invasion of britain in 1940.
This fine original 1940 halfleather wartime wedding edition of mein kampf is sold. Rare mein kampf by adolf hitler 1940 reynal and hitchcock 16th impression. 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. The majority of the work involves hitlers discussion of the german peoples difficult times after the first world war, his political theories and his organization of the nazi party, as well as many attacks against his enemies which. Original red cloth boards in good condition although the spine is discoloured and a little worn. Includes a copy of, mount airy sanitarium bulletin dated august 1940, mein kampf, a handbook of paranoia. There is an ongoing debate among national socialists and white nationalists generally over which english language translation of mein kampf is the best we believe that the ralph manheim translation published by houghton mifflin, while not perfect, is superior to all others. Buy online, view images and see past prices for german wwii 1940 mein kampf book, peoples ed invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Hitlers second book is the first complete and annotated edition of the manuscript hitler dictated shortly before his rise to power four year after publishing mein kampf. The american journalist john gunther said in 1940 that compared to the autobiographies such as leon trotskys my life or henry adamss the education of henry adams, mein kampf was vapid, vain, rhetorical, diffuse, prolix. If you prefer faster and safer priority mail postage. Collecting mein kampf by hitler, adolf first edition identification.
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. Find books like mein kampf from the worlds largest community of readers. Mein kampf pronounced, my struggle is an autobiographical manifesto by nazi leader adolf hitler, in which he outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
My struggle mein kampf officially authorized by the. This book books and audio for download including mein kampf. Mein kampf by adolf hitler hardcover 1940 from rooke. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Buy a cheap copy of mein kampf book by adolf hitler. Soon mein kampf was even being passed out to newlywed couples as a gift. It is complete and unabridged fully unfortunately rats have eaten away the binding but the front and back hard cover and all pages or here and not damage that i can tell. Review of mein kampf by adolf hitler by george orwell.
In 1940 the germans decided they wanted to have an english language copy of mein kampf published for the invasion of britain during operation sea lion. Mein kampf must rank as one of the most widely distributed and translated books in the world. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. But it was my new order, hitlers speeches, not mein kampf, davis reportedly said. Mein kampf for sale military collectibles for sale.
Mein kampf is the worlds longest political speech, set down in print. Eric arthur blair, better known by his pen name george orwell, was an english author and journalist. Once more, hitlers mein kampf is a bestseller in germany quartz. The angry ranting of an obscure, smallparty politician, the first volume of mein kampf was virtually ignored when it was originally published in 1925. The book is 781 pages long with the pages in perfect condition.
A publishing history, 193039 by barnes, james, and barnes, patience and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book, mein kampf, was written by hitler while he was held in a munich prison. In 1940, the tornisterausgabe, or knapsack edition, was released. The first uk edition of hitlers own sequel to mein kampf. Adolf hitler mein kampf complete and unabridged fully annotated editorial sponsors john chamberlain sidney b. 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. Hitler library mein kampf and other books by hitler for. Mein kampf is a 1925 autobiographical manifesto by nazi party leader adolf hitler. My father has a 1938 copy of mein kampf by adolf hitler. The first volume of mein kampf was published in 1925, and it sold 9,473 copies in its first year. By 1945 the german editions had reached a total circulation of about ten million copies and the book had been translated into sixteen languages. Kampf by hitler, reynal abebooks shop for books, art. We will also explain some important points about mein kampf that have confused readers in the past and give you some background. Mein kampf adolf hitler paperback books online raru.
Dec 31, 2015 a copy of adolf hitlers book mein kampf from 1940 in berlin, germany fabrizio bensch reuters link copied adolf hitlers notorious book is about to get a new lease on life. This 1932 edition bears hitlers own bookplate inside the front cover and is presumed to be the only authorowned copy in existence. An academic edition of mein kampf is turning out to be a surprise hit in germany. Front matter includes illustration of hitler with his signature. Mein kampf is the angry diatribe of historys most notorious antisemite, adolph hitler. Amazon originally resisted, but then relented, temporarily stopping shipment to all nonus addresses. Hear me out were going to be studying the nazis in history pretty soon, and one of the assignments is to write an essay on hitler, and i remembered that mum told me that hed written a book called mein kampf, and i thought itd be a useful tool for the essay. Until now the only version of mein kampf in english has been a condensation of the complete book, published in 1933, containing less than half of the total text.
It was his only complete book, and the work became the bible of national socialism nazism in germanys third reich. Mein kampf, political manifesto written by adolf hitler. Meinkampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted. This book is very compact measuring approximately 6x4x1. In this critical analysis of the existing english translations, we will reveal errors that have distorted and obscured the meaning of the work. A collectors guide mein kampf books have become collectable both for their influence on history and for their scarcity. There is slight water damage along the top, but otherwise it is in very good condition. Ive got an original copy of mein kampf, printed in 1939 in munich, with a book mark from the shop it was purchased. 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.
Mein kampf by erwin leiser and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. World war two 1940 edition presented by town mayor to wedding couple mein kampf presentation grade leather bound cream cover book. Blue leather hardbound jacket with gilded spine and front cover. As in most copies of mein kampf, there is a frontispiece portrait of adolf hitler in this 1940 edition which was printed by august prie. I understand the books purpose as it was to interpret hitlers distorted views of racial ideology but, i wonder how the contents of the book could change peoples perceptions without any credible sources. Hello all, i have a copy of mein kampf see pictures, that i am selling or rather, thinking of selling. However, he added that it is a powerful and moving book, the product of great passionate feeling. The copy that is offered for sale is a hard to find late war copy of the peoples edition or volksausgabe, published in 1943 by central publishing house of the nsdap, franz eher, nachf.
Let me, a radical traditionalist, record some of my reactions. This is an excellent wwii german 1941 printed presentation copy of mein kampf. Mein kampf originals are not hard to find at all, as pat noted. Note that in 1999, mein kampf was the second highest selling book on to addresses in germany. The book sold a total of 9,473 copies in its first year. Mein kampf hbdj and my new order complete uncut 1939 reynal and hitchcock us ed. Date published 1940 note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage. The dream carrier, liesel steals a copy of this book from ilsa hermanns library mein kampf, written by hitler himself, bought by hans hubermann for max vandenburg, l iesel meminger does not read or steal this book a song in the dark, liesel steals a copy of it from ilsa hermanns library because its green. Midway through may 1940, mein kampf arrive see full answer below. This book books and audio for download including mein. The book was edited firstly by emil maurice, then by hitlers deputy rudolf hess. Mein kampf stalag edition by adolf hitler published by. Mein kampf is a comprehensive publication of hitlers ideological principles. Brenner added that davis did acknowledge that he gave trump a book about hitler.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It contains a catalog of shocking policy statements and previously undisclosed plans of world conquest at the core of nazi ideology that hitler concluded were too. Gwb0042 wwii german 1941 printed presentation copy of mein kampf. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense opposition to totalitarianism, a passion for clarity in language, and a belief in democratic socialism.
The work describes the process by which hitler became antisemitic and outlines his political ideology and future plans for germany. This historical documentary makes use of both archive footage and dramatic reenactments to show the rise to power of adolf hitler. It is a translated version by reynal and hitchcock of new york answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The first edition of the first volume is marked by a red cover subtitled a reckoning. Sales of mein kampf rose dramatically after 1933, and its publication was pervasive in german culture.
The book had relatively mediocre success until 1933 when hitler became chancellor, upon which sales of the book skyrocketed. Original german mein kampf 1940 as with most things, the value of the item depends on certain variables specific editionyear published, condition, etc. I was looking on the internet, and i found that amazon have it in stock, but i was wondering which uk book. Ive understoof that this is the soldiers edition of mk. Proving this point, gottlieb, known for his expert consulting on militaria for the hit history channel program pawn stars, auctioned off hitlers personal copy of mein kampf through his website at in 2014. What is the value on a mein kampfhitler 1935 158159.