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"AERO"
Aviation Books. These English text, softbound
books were published in the mid-1960s and provide
excellent photographs, black & white and color illustrations,
of selected aircraft as they appear during WWII and
after the war. Exc+/Exc++ (19825) $12@ or $20./Set
Books available are:
- A. "Messerschmidt
109". 30 pages, published 1965.
- B. "Messerschmidt
262". 50 pages, published 1967. Covers the
first operational jet fighter.
"Afrikakorps".
By LTC A.J. Barker. 192 pages, German text with black
& white and color photographs, hardbound with dust
jacket, published 1978. This book features a rare
collection of photographs of memorabilia to include
dozens of maps, charts, and technical illustrations,
to provide a unique look at the German forces at war
in Africa. Near MINT (19819) $65.
"Air
Organizations of the Third Reich".
By Roger Bender. Hardbound, English text, 191 pages,
printed in 1967, 1st edition. Features many fine photographs
and excellent text on Luftwaffe badges, decorations,
uniforms, as well as information on the Luftschutz
and RLB. Shows helmets and insignia.
- Exc++ (13941) (19847)
(24085) $95.@
- Exc. (14557) $75.
"Alpen Corps in Polen".
Hardbound; out-of-print; 8" x 10 1/2"; German
text; printed in 1940. Red fabric cover with silver
letters. Approximately 86 pages of black and white
photos. Slight wear to book spine. Exc+ (16477) $70.
"Amtliches
Unterrichtsbuch Uber Erste Hilfe".
Hardbound, German text, 263 pages w/black & white
illustrations, published in 1939. This official instruction
book of First Aid covers the skeletal and organ system
of the human body, basic First aid, to include bandages,
splints, and treatment methods. Book is signed by
the original owner, "Irmagard Hoffmann".
Light wear/age to cover and pages. Exc+ (20806) $25.
"A Paris". Out-of-print; French text;
8 1/2" x 10 1/2" format; hardbound; 150
pages; published 1944. This book covers in text and
photographs the German occupation of Paris, June 1940
through the Allied liberation, August 1944. Cover
and spine show wear and some damage and tears. VG
(15391) $70.
"A Pictorial History of the SS 1923-1945".
By Andrew Mollo. 192 pages, English text with 362
black & white photographs, hardbound with dust jacket,
published 1976. Detailed photographs with well researched
captions provide interesting, historical insight into
the SS from the early days of the NSDAP through the
war years and final defeat. Near MINT (19822) $85.
"A Reference on Daggers and Dress Bayonets".
By R & L Enterprises. Out-of-print, 1st edition,
English text, printed in 1959. Softcover, 60 pages.
Cover features a red background with black swastika.
Many fine photos of bayonets and daggers of the Third
Reich. One of the earliest reference books.
- Exc++/Near MINT
(19212) $70.@
"Aztex
Corporation's WW2 Photo Album Series". These softbound
books, 95 pages each, feature a selection of captioned
German wartime photographs from the Bundesarchiv in
Koblenz, Germany. Each book includes excellent photographs
of German equipment and uniforms, as well as various
operational conditions. These superb references, for
the military historian or modeler, were published
in 1980-81, and are used, but in excellent condition.
Exc++ (19812) $20.@
Titles available:
- B. Fighters Defending
the Reich.
- C. German Fighters
over the Med.
- D. German Fighters
over Russia.
"Badges
& Insignia of World War II-Air Force-Naval-Marine".
By Guido
Rosignoli. Hardbound with dust jacket, 363 pages,
English text with black & white and color illustrations,
published in 1980. Describes and illustrates badges
and insignia of 19 countries, to include Great Britain,
USSR, France, USA and Germany, as well as China, Bulgaria,
Poland, Rumania, etc. Excellent resource book, particularly
for insignia from the lesser-known WWII participants.
Light wear to dust jacket. Exc++ (21761) $30.
"Basic
Nazi Swords & Daggers". By Peter Stahl.
Softbound, 30 pages, English text w/illustrations,
1972. Early reference booklet covers standard Third
Reich daggers, swords and bayonets with illustration
on back cover of bayonet blade etch patterns.
- MINT (No wear,
damage or missing pages) (24125A) $30.@
- Exc+/Exc++ (Light
age to cover/spine, but no tears) (24125B) $20.@
"Blanke
Waffen und Ehrendolche Des III Reiches".
Softbound, German text, measures 8" x 11-3/4".
One of the first German books printed on daggers and
is long out-of-print. Large pictures of many of the
edged weapons of the Third Reich.
- NEAR
MINT (22567 - 2 available) $95.@
"Bluebook
of Identification of Reproduction Nazi Edged Weapons".
By R. MacFarlane. This book, printed in 1969, features
a soft blue cover. 31 pages. One of the earlier books
on reproduction daggers. It has some very useful information
which is not available in any other publication. Valuable
supplement to the other books which have been printed
on reproductions.
- Exc++ (12421) (12785)
(13224) (13249) (13300) (13576) (14644 - 2 avail.)
(14687) (15662) (16620) (18221) (18482) (18517)
(19209) (22192) $65.@
Company
Officer's Handbook on the German Army. By Military
Intelligence Division, United States War Department.
Softbound, English text, 131 pages with black &
white photographs, illustrations and diagrams, published
in 1944. Handbook covers German Offensive and Defensive
principles of battle, employment of and specifications
of weapons, obstacles and vehicles, as well as organization
of combat teams. Handbook also includes tables of
organization for various units of the German Army
to include Infantry, Artillery, Panzer, Anti-Tank,
Panzer Grenadier and Reconnaissance. Wear and age,
but no missing pages. Valuable reference tool. Exc.
(21035) $35.
"Daggers,
Bayonets, and Fighting Knives of Hitler's Germany".
By John R. Angolia. Hardbound, English text, 336 pages,
1st edition, 1971, outstanding photos. One of the
finest Third Reich edged weapon references ever produced.
Long out-of-print.
- Near MINT (Hand
signed by author) (24063) $185.
- Exc++ (Minor age,
but no damage) (24084) $165.
"The
Daggers and Edged Weapons of Hitler's Germany"
(1st Edition, 1st Printing). By James P. Atwood.
Hardbound, dust jacket, 240 pages, English text, 1st
Edition, 1st printing (1965). Used book is hand dedicated,
signed and dated, September 1965 by Major Thomas B.
Rachels. Major Rachels is credited by Major Atwood
as, "co-author" and is responsible for the
beautiful artwork in the Atwood reference. One of
the finest early references on the subject of Third
Reich edged weapons. Minor age to covers, but no tears
or missing pages. EX++ (24152) $115.
"Daggers
and Edged Weapons of Hitler's Germany".
By James P. Atwood. Hardbound, dust jacket, English
text, 240 pages. One of the finest early references
on the subject of Third Reich edged weapons. MINT,
Unissued (6687) $95.@
"Daggers
of the Third German Reich 1933-1945".
By Andrew Mollo. English text, softbound, 52 pages,
printed in 1967. This is one of the rarest of the
early Third Reich dagger references. Includes some
of the finest photos taken of edged weapons &
a section on portepees and hangers.
- Near MINT (15591)
(18215) $195.@
- Exc++
(Light wear to spine) (21154) (22060) $185.@
- Exc+
(Minor wear, but no tears to cover) (24087) (24705
- 2 available) $180.@
- Exc. (Wear/age with
a few tears to cover) (20758) (22345) $175.@
"Daggers
of the Third Reich - A Collectors Handbook, Vol. I".
By John R. Ormsby, Jr. Softbound, 92 pages, English
text w/photographs, 1st Edition, 1971. Early reference
book covers all standard Third Reich daggers with
sections on RZM codes, SA, SS and NSKK group numbers
and manufacturer trademarks. Early, interesting reference.
EX++ (24123) $65.
"Daggers
of World War II Germany, A Special Collector's Edition".
By LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson. This magazine was
printed in 1980. English text, 66 pages. Has a collector's
worksheet in the back. Shows many of the daggers and
quality military edged weapons of the Third Reich.
- Near MINT (18982
3 available) $25.@
"Das
Heer 1933-1945", Volumes II and III.
Volume II was printed in 1956 and Volume III was printed
in 1969. These RARE references cover unit organization
of the German Army. Features fold-out charts in the
back. Much on the placements and locations of different
Army units. Long out-of-print and impossible to locate
in the U.S. Exc++ (13645(B)) $295.
"Das
Deutsche Heer 1939-1945" (Volumes I - III).
Hardbound 3-volume set with approximately 650 looseleaf
pages per volume, German text, compiled by Wolfkeilig,
published 1956 by Hans-Henning Podzun, Bad Neuheim.
This long out-of-print set covers organizations, equipment,
tables of organization, units with names of commanders,
and Volume III contains the important listing of all
German Army General Officers in WWII to include birth
and death dates, assignments, and awards. Superb set
of reference books that also includes information
on the ground divisions of the Luftwaffe as well as
the 38 divisions of the Waffen-SS. Minor wear to hardbound
covers. Rare set! Exc++ (23024) $695.
"Der
Dienst Unterricht im Heere für Kanonier".
Softbound, German text, 285 pages with over 500 color
and black & white illustrations and photographs,
published in 1937. This duty training manual covers
all phases of military training from personal hygiene,
barracks organization, uniforms, close order drill,
weapons, field training, as well as specific training
related to artillery. Cover shows light age/wear with
some staining to the interior, but no missing pages.
Excellent original resource book for uniforms &
equipment. Exc+/Exc++ (21772) $125.
"Der
Winter 1914-15 An der Grenze". Softbound,
88 pages, German text with black & white photographs,
published in 1915. Book covers the Swiss Army in operation
during the winter of 1914-15. Many interesting photos
of units, to include aerial and motorcycle reconnaissance,
artillery, infantry, cavalry and ski troops, as well
as winter operations in the Alps. Light wear/age to
covers, but no missing pages. Interesting reference
showing how well prepared and equipped the Swiss Army
was for war. Exc++ (21091) $55.
"Deutschlands
Admirale 1849-1945".
This hardbound book was printed in 1988 and provides
detailed service records and photos of the Admirals
from 1849 - 1945. This book was assembled by Hildebrandt
and Henriot. German text, 481 pages, beautifully bound.
Long out-of-print.
- Volume I (A-G)
MINT (12100) $145.
- Volume II (H-O)
MINT (12101) $145.
"Deutschlands
Kriegsflotte". Hardbound, album style, 45
pages (16 pages German text with 29 pages of black
& white photographs) published approximately 1900
by Verlag von Gebr. Ladewigs, Wilhelmshaven. Album
features red leatherette covers with above title in
Gilt letters above a color illustration of the ship
"Kurfurst Friedrich Wilhelm" Flagship of
Squadron I. The album contains 36 photographs of various
types of ships of the Imperial German Fleet to include
the Imperial yacht "Hohenzollern" arriving
at Wilhelmshaven. Title page has a two line handwritten
inscription dated "1903." Light wear to
covers with no missing or damaged pages or photographs.
Rare book and an excellent reference on the Imperial
Navy. Exc++ (23162) $85.
Die
Kunst Im Deutschen Reich
These softbound magazines were published by the NSDAP
beginning in 1937 to publicize art in the Third Reich.
Each issue covered several aspects of art, to include
paintings, sculpture, architecture, and pay particular
attention to the manner in which the NSDAP supported
German art. The magazines feature German
text w/photographs. (18772)
The following issues are available:
- B. October 1939
Features include: the Justice building in
Munich; paintings and sketches; new buildings in
Berlin by architect Peter Behrens. Exc+ $35.
- E. August/September
1940 Features include: painting of Hitler
as Commander and Chief of Armed Forces and other
military art; art and sculpture and full-page Mercedes-Benz
advertisement. Exc+ $35.
- F. August/September
1941 Features include: military art; bronzes
and sculptures. Exc+ $35.
- H. June 1942
Features include: sculptures by Paul Branisch; leather
bookbinding by Otto Dorfner and Otto Pfaff; mosaics;
and new buildings planned for Norway, as well as
the war memorial on the Somme. Exc. $35.
- I. November 1943
Features include: plaster work and sculpture
by Arno Breker; paints from the 1943 Munich exhibit.
Exc+ $35.
Die
Kunst in Deutschen Reich.
October 1941. Features include a graphic art sculpture
by Fritz Klimsch and landscapes by Ludwig von Hoffmanns.
Exc+ (19307) $35.
"Die
Ritterkreuz-Träger der Kriegsmarine".
By Clems Range. Hardbound with dust jacket, 213 pages,
German text with black & white photographs, published
in 1974. This book provides a short biographical sketch
of Navy personnel who were awarded the Knight's Cross.
Most sketches also include black & white photographs.
Interesting reference book for the WWII memorabilia
collector which has been out-of-print for many years.
Exc++ (22165) $75.
"Die
Schweizerische Grenzbesetzund-1914".
Softbound, 101 pages, German text with black &
white photographs, published by the Swiss Army in
1914. Book covers the mobilization and security of
the Swiss borders at the beginning of WWI. Many interesting
photographs of the Swiss Army, to include Infantry,
Artillery, Cavalry units, as well as the Swiss Army
leadership. Interesting reference book for uniforms
& equipment. Light wear/age to covers with no
missing pages. Exc+ (21090) $55.
"Die
Wehrmacht-Das Buch des Krieges 1940/41".
320 pages, German text with photographs, hardbound
with dust jacket, published in 1941 by the Oberkommando
der Wehrmacht. Covers the main military operations
of the German Armed Forces from September 1940 - September
1941, to include the Luftwaffe bombing of England,
U-boat operations, the war in Africa, the German airborne
assault on Crete, and the initial attacks into Russia.
Book shows wear/age, with some loose, but no missing
pages. VG+/Exc. (19810) $25.
"Die
Schweizerische Grenzbesetzund 1914/15". Softbound,
84 pages, German text with black & white photographs
published by the Swiss Army in 1915. Book covers the
initial mobilization and security of the Swiss borders
in the early stages of World War I. Many interesting
photographs of the Swiss Army, to include Infantry,
Artillery, Cavalry, Medical, Signal, and Aviation
units, as well as the Swiss Army leadership. Interesting
reference book for uniforms and equipment. Light wear/age
to cover with no missing pages. Exc+ (22158) $55.
Dress
and Field Service Hats of the Third Reich.
By Tom Shutt. Hardbound, 219 pages, printed in 1981.
English text, dust jacket. One of the foremost books
on the visor and dress hats of the Third Reich. Outstanding
photographs.
- Exc++ (Light wear
to dust jacket) (16141) (17572) (18218) $185.@
Edged
Weapons of the Third Reich, 1933-1945.
By Frederick J. Stephens. Long out-of-print reference
is 128 pages, English text, printed in 1972. Early
dagger reference featuring excellent photos and reference
material. Softbound
- Exc++ (12792, 13255,
13419, 14024, 19213, 21153, 23512) $135.@
- Exc. (11748, 13848,
20295, 24062) $90.@
- VG+ (Softbound,
overall wear) (15823) (16072) (16978) (18812) $75.@
Edged
Weaponry of the Third Reich.
By John R. Angolia. Hardbound, English text, 255 pages,
printed in 1974. 1st edition, features outstanding
photos and quality text on Third Reich edged weapons.
- Exc++ (12744
4 avail.) (12951) (13849) (13901 2 avail.)
(12526) (16071) (20277) $125.@
- Exc+ (15630) (15631)
(16725) (11119) $115.@
"For
Führer and Fatherland: Military Awards of the
Third Reich". By John R. Angolia. Hardbound;
English text; 447 pages; 1st edition, 1976. One of
the premier books on Third Reich military medals with
b/w photographs. Long out of print. EX++ (24055) $135.
"Forman's
Guide to Third Reich German Documents…And Their Values"
2-Volume Set. By Adrian Forman. Hardbound, English
text, 336 pages per volume with photographs, published
(Volume 1 - 1995) (Volume 2 - 1996). Books illustrate
the award documents and provide values of both Third
Reich military and Civil awards. Valuable reference
and price guide. Used books show only light age/wear.
Exc++ (20067) $120.
Formations
und Uniformierungsgeschichte des Preussischen Heeres
1808 bis 1914.
By Paul Pietsch. 2 volumes, hardbound set, German
text, 669 pages. Out-of-print series covers the uniforms
of the Imperial Prussian Army 1808 1914. Complete
with many sketches and color plates. The most valuable
research references available to the Imperial collector.
- MINT (15703) $575.
- Exc+/Exc++ (Wear/age
to dust jacket, minor wear) (20091) $475.
"German
Army Handbook 1939-1945". By W.J.K. Davies.
Softbound, 176 pages, English text with black &
whilte photographs/illustrations, graphs, charts,
and color plates, copyright 1973, 2nd edition. This
book provides a concise reference manual of the organization
and administration of the German Army, the major fighting
units' basic tactics equipment, the men and their
accouterments, and tactical signs & symbols. Excellent
research/reference source. Exc++ (21605) $45.
German
Army Uniforms & Insignia, 1933-1945.
By Brian Davis. Hardbound, English text, printed in
1971. Shows insignia, gorgets, portepees and armbands
utilized during the Third Reich period. Features many
fine photographs and excellent text.
- Near
MINT (with dust jacket and protective sleeve) (24067)
$85.
- Exc+ (without dust
jacket) (13957) $75.
"German
Belt Buckles 1847-1945". By Thomas Reid.
Hardbound 157 pages with 25 pages of appendices. English
text, black & white illustrations, copyright 1998.
Book covers the history of the German belt buckles,
to include producers and manufacturers, with detailed
chapters on the Imperial period (1846-1918), Weimar
republic (1919-1932), and the Third Reich (1933-1945).
Also included are illustrations of trademarks and
RZM codes, as well as manufacturer logos. Excellent
research source! Exc++/Near MINT (21606) $50.
"German
Clamshells & Other Bayonets". By Gary
W. Walker and Ronald J. Weinand. Hardbound, 158 pages,
English text with black & white and color photographs.
Copyright 1985. Book covers and illustrates Military
K-98 service bayonets and KS/98 dress bayonets with
various etch patterns, as well as bayonets for the
Police, Fire Officials, and other party affiliated
services. Excellent research book which is presently
out of print.
- Exc++/Near
MINT (Minor age to cover w/handwritten notations
made by the original owner(21744) $60.
"Grossdeutschland
1938".
Softbound with mailing envelope, 14-page portfolio
of matted 5 ¾" x 7 7/8" black &
white photographs with the German text of the Führer's
speech on New Year's Eve in 1938, published by "Der
Stürmmer". This rare portfolio/album includes
a profile photograph of Hitler, six photographs of
the 1938 Reich Party Day activities, two photos of
Hitler & Mussolini in Munich, a photo of Hitler
in Italy, four photographs of Hitler in Austria and
the Sudetenland, as well as a photograph of Julius
Streicher, publisher of "Der Stürmmer".
Front cover of portfolio is complete with a Hitler
postage stamp and 1st day cover stamp from the 1938
Party Day. Portfolio is complete with original mailing
envelope. Portfolio shows light age/wear with no damage
to photographs while mailing envelope shows tears
with tape repairs. Rare commemorative item. Exc+ (20826)
$185.
"A
Guide to Nazi Dress Daggers". "F.J.S."
(Frederick J. Stephens). Softbound, English text,
55 pages, printed in 1965. This early reference contains
many photographs and line drawings of daggers, swords
and bayonets utilized during the Third Reich, and
also features a section on engraved bayonets. Book
shows age and wear to softbound covers, but no missing
pages or tears. Exc. (21033) $50.
Heereseinteilung
1939.
Hardbound, 210 pages. German text. Rare, out-of-print
book printed in 1954 covers the organization, garrisons,
duty stations and commanders in the German Army on
3 January 1939 and on 1 September 1939 as WWII began.
Valuable research resource. Exc. (Light wear and age)
(16618) $150.
Heinrich
Hoffmann Photographic Books.
Heinrich Hoffmann was the official photographer of
Hitler and the NSDAP and for many years had an exclusive
of photographing Hitler. Each of these books is softbound
with dust jacket (unless otherwise noted) and contains
approximately 50 pages and 100 black & white photographs.
- "Hitler
Abseits vom Alltag" (1937). Rare hardbound
edition. Hitler visiting with various German workers,
NSDAP groups and dignitaries. Minor wear to hardbound
cover. Exc+ (22715A) $110.
- "Hitler
Baut Grossdeutschland". 1938. Covers Hitler's
triumphs from Konigsberg to Vienna. Light wear to
dust jacket. Exc++ (22202C) $110.
- "Hitler
Befreit Sudetenland" (1938). Covers the Munich
conference and subsequent annexation of the Sudetenland
in October 1938. Light wear, minor tears to dust
jacket. Exc+/Exc++ (21635E) $110.
- "Hitler,
wie ihn Keiner Kennt". Coverage of Hitler from
his birth to daily life as Führer. Exc+/Exc++
(22202B) (22716D) $85.@
- "Hitler
in Seiner Heimat (1938)". Covers the German
entry into Austria in 1938; light age, minor tears
to dust jacket. Exc+/Exc++ (21635A) (22716A) $110.@
- "Hitler,
wie ihn Keiner Kennt". Coverage of Hitler from
his birth to daily life as Fuhrer.
- Exc+
(22266B) $110.
- Exc.
(w/o dust jacket, some loose pages, 2 missing
pages replaced w/photocopies (20620) $60.
- VG+/Exc.
(Age/wear and tears to dust jacket) $50.
- "Mit Hitler
in Polen" (1939). Rare hardbound edition. Covers
the German assault in Poland in September/October
1939. Light wear/age to hardbound cover. Exc+ (22266C)
(22716B)$110.@
- "Mit
Hitler im Westen (1940). Covers the German assault
into Belgium/Holland/France in May/June 1940.
- Exc++
(Minor wear to dust jacket) (22716C) $110.
- Exc+/Exc++
(Light age/tears to dust jacket) (21345H) $85.
- Exc+
(Wear with a few tears to edges of dust jacket)
(20939) $70.
- Exc++
(Minor age w/no tears or damage; without
dust jacket) (21239) $65.
NEW!Heinrich
Hoffmann "Winter/Kriegshilfswerk"
Booklets. Heinrich Hoffmann was the official photographer
of Hitler and the NSDAP and for many years had an
"exclusive" of photographing Hitler. Each
of these booklets measuring 1 3/8" X 2"
is softbound and contains approximately 35 pages with
German text and black & white photographs. The
booklets, given to personnel who donated to the annual
Winter Relief campaign, show light wear and most are
complete with original button hole cords. Titles available
are:
- Der Führer
in den Bergen. Hitler visiting with various NSDAP
Officials, children and local residents at the Berghof.
Exc+ (24398A) $10.
- Der Führer
und der Arbeiter. Hitler visiting with various German
workers, NSDAP groups and dignitaries. Exc+ (24398B)
$10.
- Der Führer
und Musolini. Coverage of Mussolini's state visit
to Germany in September 1937 and Hitler's return
visit to Italy in May 1938. Exc+ (24398C) $10.
- Der Führer
und die Wehrmacht. Hitler with various military
leaders at parades and maneuvers 1935-1937. Exc+
(24298D) 10.
- Des Führers
Kampf in Belgien. War coverage of the battles in
Belgium and Flanders May/June 1940. Exc+ (24398E)
$10.
- Des Führers
Kampf in Norwegen. War coverage of the German assault
and occupation of Norway April/June 1940. Exc+ (24398F)
$10.
- Des Führers
Kampf in Osten 4. War coverage of the German assault
and occupation of Poland September 1939. Exc+ (24398G)
$10.
- Der Führer
Macht Geschichte - 1933. Hitler visiting with von
Hindenburg, Göring and other dignitaries as
well as scenes at the Nürnberg Rally. Exc+
(24398H) $10.
- Der Führer
Macht Geschichte - 1943. Hitler visiting with dignitaries
as well as scenes at the Nürnberg Rally. Exc+
(24398I) $10.
Group price for all nine booklets: $80.
"Heraldry
of War: Medals, Badges, and Uniforms". Edited
by Bernard Fitzsimons. 64 pages, English text with
many color photographs/illustrations, softbound, published
1966. Provides a well illustrated cross-section of
uniforms, medals, and insignia of the nations of the
world during both WWI and WWII. Wear to cover. Exc.
(19828) $35.
"Here
is Your Army". By Ernie Pyle. Hardbound with
dust jacket, English text, 304 pages, published in
1943. World famous reporter Ernie Pyle covers the
war in Tunisia through the actions of our heroic soldiers
involved in the North African Campaign. Included with
the book is a copy of the Infantry Replacement Training
Center publication, "I am a Doughboy" belonging
to WWII veteran William B. Dawson. Light wear to both
books. Exc+ (22280) $35.
"The
History of World War II". Edited by Brigadier
Peter Young. These softbound volumes are part of a
30-volume series published in England in the 1970s.
The volumes are printed in English with color and
black & white photographs. Exc. (19830) Volumes available
are:
- Volume 1.
96 pages with color and black & white photos. Chapters
include: Hitler: The Making of a Dictator, Blitzkrieg
on Poland, The Fate of Norway. One copy available.
$15.
"Hitler's
Guard-The Story of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler,
1933-1945". By James J. Weingartner. Hardbound
with dust jacket, 194 pages, English text, without
photographs, published in 1974. Covers the early organization
and development of the Leibstandarte as a staff guard
for Hitler through its expansion into an armored division
and Panzer Army under the command of Sepp Dietrich.
Well-written account. Light age/minor tears to dust
jacket. Exc++ (21534) $40.
NEW!
"Hitler's Personal Pilot - The Life and
Times of Hans Baur". By C.G. Sweeting. Hardbound,
dust jacket, 334 pages, English text with black &
white photos, published in 2000. Comprehensive account
of Hans Baur's life from his birth in Ampfing, approximately
65km ENE of Munich on 19 June 1897, through Air Service
in WWI, Lufthansa pilot and personal pilot to Hitler
from 1932 until the end of WWII. Provides a personal
view into the inner workings of the Third Reich &
WWII. Near MINT (24626) $35.
"In
The Service Of The Reich - Diplomatic & Government
Official's/German Red Cross". By John R.
Angolia. Hardbound, English text, 368 pages, 1st edition,
1995. Superb reference book covers the uniforms, organization
and edged weapons of the Diplomatic and Government
Official's and the German Red Cross to include rank
structure and female auxiliaries. Out-of-print book
includes many black/ white and some color photographs.
Near MINT (24157) $75.
Italian
Fascist Daggers.
By Frederick J. Stephens. Softbound, English text,
24 pages, published 1972. This long out-of-print book
covers the dress daggers used by the Fascist Party
from 1925 through World War II, including the MVSN
Daggers as well as the 1943 GNR Dagger. Book includes
both black/white and color photographs. Valuable resource
book long out-of print. Only reference available which
exclusively covers the WWII Italian Fascist daggers.
Near MINT (23117) $95.@
"Katalog
der Auszeichnungen Drittes Reich". By K.D.
Patzwall. Softbound, German text. Basic handbook of
WWII German awards w/values for 1988. Near MINT (21527
- 1 available) $15.
"Katalog
der Blankwaffen des Deutschen Reiches 1933-1945".
By Andre Husken. Softbound, 312 pages, German text
with photographs. Printed in 1995. This reference
includes pictures and values in German DMs of Third
Reich German edged weapons from 1933 - 1945. Valuable
reference for any German edged weapon collector. (14911
- 7 available) $52.50@
Kriegsauszeichnungen
Ehrenzeichen im Freiheitskampf für Grossdeutschland.
Softbound, German text, 24 pages, color illustrations,
1941, published by the Spandauer Zeitung
(the local newspaper for Spandau and Havelland). This
rare, softbound booklet, measuring 6 x 6,
illustrates the military medals, decorations, war
badges, and operational clasps of the Heer, Luftwaffe,
and Kriegsmarine. Each page features a detailed color
illustration measuring 4 x 4 with caption.
Light wear/age to dark green cover, with color illustration
of 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class on cover. Rare Third
Reich era booklet, first time seen by JRB&M. Exc++
(19304) $235.
La
Bataille de France.
70 pages, French text with photographs, softbound,
1944. This French language edition magazine, compiled
by the U.S. Army Office of Information, covers the
Battle of France from the Allied invasion at Normandy
on 6 June 1944 through the fall of Calais in October
1944. Includes detailed photographs of the Normandy
landings, air operations, airborne landings, and the
liberation of Paris. Light wear/age. Interesting documentary.
Exc. (18781) $45.
"Leaders
and Personalities of the Third Reich" (2-Volume
Set). By Charles Hamilton. Hardbound with dust
jackets; English text; 480 pages (Volume 1); 1st edition,
1984; 480 pages (Volume 2); 1st edition, 1996. Books
feature biographies, portraits and autographs of many
political, military and industrial leaders of the
Third Reich, as well as film stars and authors. Out-of-print
set by the world's foremost authority on autographs.
Superb reference set. EX++ (24056) $150./Set
"Les
Armes Blanches du III Reich".
By Dominique Venner and Christian H. Tavard, Hardbound
with dust jacket, 298 pages French text, with black
& white photographs, copyright 1977. The book
is comprised of 16 Chapters with an annex on portepees,
covering the standard military and political daggers
of the Third Reich with many photographs of the daggers,
portepees and hangers, as well and "in wear"
photographs. One of the few dagger reference books
in the French language. Minor wear/tears to dust jacket,
but no damage or missing pages. EX++/Near MINT. (23529A)
(23529B) $65.@
"Les
Dagues du III Reich".
By Mermet & Marfault. Hardbound, 212 pages, French
text, some color photos. This is one of the few references
written in French on Third Reich edged weapons. Quality
photographs with some unusual pieces pictured. 1st
edition.
- MINT (13938) $65.
- Near MINT (24064)
$60.
L-Occupation.
74 pages, French text with color and black & white
photographs, softbound, 1945. Photographic account
of the Occupation of the French Zone of Germany (Southwest
area of Koblenz-Austria). Includes section on de-nazification
and the beginning of the rebuilding programs. Many
detailed photographs. Light age/wear to full color
cover. Exc. (18779) $35.
Luftmacht
Deutschland.
By Heinz Bongartz. 262 pages; German text; 180 photographs;
hardbound; printed 1939 with Forward by Hermann Göring.
Book covers the organization and aircraft of the Luftwaffe,
the German aircraft industry with chapters on the
various manufacturers to include Junckers, Heinkel,
Dornier, Messerschmitt and Focke-Wulf, as well as
famous personalities of the industry. Final section
covers German civilian aviation to include the NSFK,
aerial sport and the German airline Lufthansa. Included
is a section of aircraft advertisements to include
a full page color illustration featuring two diving
JU-87 Stukas. Light wear to cover with no missing
pages. An interesting look at the German Air Force
and aircraft industry, and a perfect reference for
the Luftwaffe collector. Rare book! Exc+ (19377) $150.
"Luftwaffe
Air Crews-Battle of Britain 1940". By
Brian L. Davis. Softbound, English text, 32 pages
with black & white photographs & color illustrations,
published in 1974. Book covers the uniforms, flight
clothing, flight equipment and insignia worn by the
Luftwaffe air crews during the 6-week battle of Britain
during the summer of 1940. Light wear to cover. Exc++
(20748) $15.
"The
Luftwaffe". By Roger Bender. Hardbound, English
text, 320 pages, copyright, 1972. This difficult-to-locate
volume contains b/w photographs and color illustrations
of Luftwaffe uniforms, insignia, badges/decorations
flags/standards and aircraft markings. Minor age,
but no damage. Long out-of-print. EX++ (24086) $95.
"Manner
und Waffen des Deutsches Heeres".
Hardbound with dust jacket, 45 pages of German text
with 40 pages of pen & ink sketches, published
in Berlin in 1941. Large format book measuring 10"
x 12 ¾" features the sketches of artist
Josef Arens with an accompanying word by Field Marshall
List and introduction by Otto Brües. Superbly
detailed sketches cover personnel, to include field
equipment, weapons, horses with personnel and equipment,
tanks, artillery, and communications equipment. Note:
A sketch by Josef Arens is shown on page 45 of the
book, The German War Artists by John Weber. Great
reference book for uniforms and equipment. Book shows
light wear with some tears to the dust jacket. Rare!
Exc+/Exc++ (21349) $150.
"Me
Fecit Solingen ('Solingen Made Me')". By
Skipper Greenwade. Hardbound w/dust jacket, 270 pages,
English text with photographs, 1st Edition, 1987.
Superb reference book provides a brief history of
Solingen and the German edged weapons industry/manufactures
to include sales catalogs and advertising and promotional
literature. Included are chapters on 'Bayonets', 'Swords',
'Daggers' and 'Scabbards' as well as 'Miniatures'.
One minor 'ding' to upper corner of front cover. Near
MINT (24139) $45.
"Mein
Kampf" (Presentation Köln Edition) w/Cardboard
Sleeve. This
well conditioned 1937 edition example features a dark
blue leather bound hubbed spine stamped in gold, "Adolf
Hitler Mein Kampf" above an acorn & oak leaf
motif also stamped in gold. Separate insert inside
front cover contains a printed inscription indicating
the book was presented to a newlywed couple, and dated
"25. Augst. 1937" above the hand signed
signature of the Oberbürgermeister of Köln
(Cologne). Book shows only faint age/wear to the hubbed
spine with no age spots or damage to the marbleized
front and back covers or to the gilting on the upper
edges of the pages. Front cover is stamped in gold
with the crest of the city of Köln. Book is complete
with deluxe black, heavy cardboard protective sleeve
with rounded front corners to match the curvature
of the book spine. Sleeve shows minor wear to edges
with some light fading to the spine. Superb presentation
example recently obtained in Germany. EX++/Near MINT
(23776) $275.
"Mein
Kampf" (Presentation Innsbruck Edition) w/Cardboard
Sleeve. This
well conditioned 1939 edition example features a dark
blue leather bound hubbed spine stamped in gold, "Adolf
Hitler Mein Kampf" above an acorn & oak leaf
motif also stamped in gold. Separate insert inside
front cover contains a printed inscription indicating
the book was presented to a newlywed couple, and dated
"14 Mai.1940" above the hand signed signature
of the Oberbürgermeister of Gauhauptstadt Innsbruck
(Austria). Book shows no wear or damage to the hubbed
spine with only a few faint age spots on the marbleized
front and back covers with gilting on the upper edges
of the pages. Front cover is stamped in gold and red/orange
with the crest of the city of Innsbruck w/some wear
& missing color on upper left of crest. Book is
complete with deluxe dark blue heavy cardboard protective
sleeve with rounded front corners to match the curvature
of the book spine. Sleeve shows minor wear with repair
to the upper edge adjacent to the rounded corners.
Superb presentation example recently obtained in Germany.
Exc++/Near MINT (23371) $275.
"Mein
Kampf" (Presentation Kaiserslautern War Edition).
This superb 1940 edition example features a dark blue
leather bound hubbed spine stamped in gold, "Adolf
Hitler Mein Kampf" above an acorn & oak leaf
motif also stamped in gold. Lower portion of the spine
is additionally stamped in non-gilted letters, "Kriegs-Ausgabe"
(War-Edition). Separate insert inside front cover
contains a printed inscription indicating the book
was presented to the newlywed couple, "Gehard
Schnabel und Ingeborg Schröpfer", dated
"23. Januar 1941." above the hand signed
signature of the Oberbürgermeister of Stadt Kaiserslautern.
Book shows no wear or damage to the hubbed spine or
to the marbleized front and back covers with blued
upper edges to the pages. Front cover is stamped in
gold and with the crest of the city of Kaiserslautern
with no damage to the gilting. Superb presentation
example recently obtained in Germany. MINT (24166)
$275.
"Mein
Kampf" w/Cardboard Sleeve. This 1943 edition
sample features black leatherbound hub-spined gold,
"Adolf Hitler Mein Kampf" above an acorn
and oak leave motif also stamped in gold. Inside front
cover features handwritten name of the original owner,
"Ingrid Kipfegschmid". Book shows minor
wear to the hubbed spine, as well as one small water
stain to the marbleized front cover. Book is complete
with heavy light brown cardboard protective sleeve
which is stamped on the obverse, "Hitler Mein
Kampf Sonderausgabe Bürgermeister Str.".
Nice example with handwritten name of original owner.
Exc++ (21634) $195.
"Mein
Kampf" (Presentation War Edition). This 1941
edition example features a dark blue leather bound
hubbed spine stamped in gold, "Adolf Hitler Mein
Kampf" above an acorn & oak leaf motif also
stamped in gold. Lower portion of the spine is additionally
stamped in non-gilted letters, "Kriegs-Ausgabe"
(War-Edition). Separate insert inside front cover
contains a printed inscription indicating the book
was presented to the newlywed couple, "Gilliose
- Nagel", dated "31. Dezember 1942"
above the hand signed signature of the Standesbeamter
in Kixingen. Book shows wear and scuffing to the hubbed
spine age and some nicks to edges of covers, but no
torn or missing pages. Presentation example showing
age and wear and priced accordingly. Exc. (24167)
$150.
"The
Military History of WWII". By COL (Ret.)
Trevor N. Dupuy. These English text, hardbound books
were published in the early 1960s and provide excellent
narratives and black & white photographs of WWII
operations and equipment. Books show light wear/age
to covers. Books available are:
- A.
"European Land Battles-1939 - 1943". 91
pages (20759A) $20.
- B.
"The Air War in the West; Sept. 1935 - May
1941". 76 pages (20759B) $20.
NEW!
"Narvik im Bild (Deutschlands Kampf Unter
Der Mitternachtssonnf)". By Gerd Böttger.
Hardbound, German text, 152 pages with 127 color/black
& white photos & illustrations, published
1941. Provides detailed account of the April 1940
German assault on Narvik, Norway with many photographs
of air, naval and ground operations to include parachute
and ski assaults. Also included are many detailed
photos of Generalleutnant Eduard Dietl, Commanding
General of Mountain Corps "Norway" who was
the first recipient of the Oak Leaves to the Knights
Cross on 19 July 1940 for continued operations in
Norway. Minor wear/age to white covers, no missing
pages. RARE publication. Exc+ (24467) $175.
Nazi
MedalsA Collectors Handbook.
By Edward L. Beard. Softback, spiral bound, English
text, 49 pages, printed in 1970. Excellent early reference
edited from original German documents. Provides descriptions
and background information on many military and political
awards of the Third Reich. A section on values, circa
1970, is quite interesting. Exc+ (19440) $30.
"Nazi
Regalia". By E. W. W. Fowler. Hardbound,
large 9 ¼" x 12 ¼" format,
English text, 160 pages with over 250 color and black
& white illustrations with dust jacket. Published
in 1992. This book shows a wide array of Third Reich
medals and decorations, flags, and uniforms using
period photographs and some specially commissioned
photography. Exc++/Near MINT (22272) $75.
"Orders,
Decorations, Medals and Badges of the Third Reich"
(2-Volume Set). By David Littlejohn and Col. C.M.
Dotkins. Hardbound; English text; 231 pages (Volume
1); copyright 1968; 192 pages (Volume 2); 1st edition,
1973. Volume 1 covers standard Third Reich medals
and decorations to include the medals of the free
city of Danzig, while Volume 2 covers the awards of
the "Volksgruppen" outside the Reich, the
pro-German parties of the occupied western Europe,
and the puppet states of Croatia and Slovenia, Valuable
reference set. EX++ (24057) $295./Set
"Orders,
Decorations, Medals and Badges of the Third Reich".
By David Littlejohn and Col. C.M. Dotkins, out of
print, hardbound, 231 pages, English text, 1st edition,
printed in 1968. Covers standard Third Reich medals
and decorations to include the medals of the free
city of Danzig. Minor age to hardbound cover with
no missing pages. Exc++/Near MINT (22757) (24490)
$150.@
"Panzerkampfwagen
I & II". By Eric Grove. 48 pages, English
text with black & white photographs and line drawings,
softbound, published 1979. Covers the development
and employment of the German light tanks that formed
the larger part of Germany's Armed Force in the Polish
and French Campaigns of 1939 & 1940. Complete with
data tables. Exc++
(19831) $15.
"A
Pictorial History of the SS 1923-1945". By
Andrew Mollo. 192 pages, English text with 362 black
& white photographs, hardbound with dust jacket,
published 1976. Detailed photographs with well researched
captions provide interesting, historical insight into
the SS from the early days of the NSDAP through the
war years and final defeat.
- Near MINT (19822)
$85.
- Exc++ (Without dust
jacket) (21536) $75.
"Pickelhauben"
(Spiked Helmets). By Eric Johansson. Hardbound with
dust jacket, English text with color and black/white
photographs, published 1982. This long out-of-print
reference covers leather, metal and fabric spiked
helmets, shakos and some visor caps of the various
German states. Included is information on various
accouterments to including plumes, cap lines and cockades.
Book shows minor wear to the dust jacket with no damage
or missing pages. EX++/Near MINT (23513) $125.
"A
Reference on Daggers and Dress Bayonets". By R
& L Enterprises. Out-of-print, 1st edition, English
text, printed in 1959. Softcover, 60 pages. Cover
features a red background with black swastika. Many
fine photos of bayonets and daggers of the Third Reich.
One of the earliest reference books.
- Exc++/Near MINT
(19212) (19764) (24177) $70.@
NEW!
"Reproduction? Recognition!".
By Frederick J. Stephens. Hardbound, English text,
247 pages, copyright 1981, 2nd printing. This out-of-print
book is the best reference available for the identification
of post-war/reproduction Third Reich edged weapons.
Includes numerous black & white photos of standard
model and Honor pattern daggers comparing the post-war
examples to the original Third Reich production pieces.
Valuable reference for any Third Reich edged weapon
collector. Minor wear to the upper & lower edges
of the spine with minor damage to the upper corners
on both obverse and reverse. Exc+/Exc++ (24706) $225.
Schaffen
für Deutschland.
239 pages, German text with photographs, hardbound,
1943. Subtitled, Ein Bildbuch vom Reichsarbeitsdienst.
This photograph book shows, in detail, the activities
of the RAD, to include road work and ground clearing,
construction of West Wall, erecting communication
lines, as well as extensive coverage of the women
in the RAD learning cooking, sewing, and home skills,
as well as field and farm work. Excellent period reference.
Extremely RARE!
Exc. (spine is loose from cover) (18783) $145.
"Sieg
Heil: An Illustrated History of Germany from Bismarck
to Hitler". By Stefan Lorant. 352 pages, English
text with black & white photographs, hardbound with
dust jacket, large 9 ½" x 12 ¾" format, published
1974. This book with pictures and text recreates the
turbulent history of Germany from the accession of
Bismarck in 1862 to the end of Adolf Hitler in April
1945. Particular attention is shown to the rise and
fall of Hitler and the NSDAP, with much emphasis in
pictures and text of the chief NSDAP leaders including
Göring, Hess, Bormann and Himmler. Exc++ (19821) $95.
"So
Kämpfte und Siegte die Jugend der Belt-XI. Olympiade
Berlin 1936". By Franz Miller, Baron P. von
LeFort and Dr. H. Harster. Hardcover, 154 pages with
124 black & white photographs, published by Knorr
& Hirth, Munich, 1936. Book covers the Summer
Olympics held in Berlin in August 1936. Features photographs
of the victors, to include the famous track &
field star Jesse Owens, as well as his chief rival,
German athlete Lutze Long who was later killed in
action while serving as a German Army Officer. Linen
covered book shows light age/wear to fabric and gilt
lettering on cover, but no missing pages. Rare book,
first time offered by JRB&M. Exc++ (22167) $225.
"Stripes"-The
First Five Years of the GIs Newspaper. By John
Sharnk & Oliver Howard. Hardbound with dust jacket,
English text with black & white photographs, 125
pages, published in 1947. This book covers the history
of the Stars & Stripes newspaper from its beginning
in England on 18 April 1942 through the North African
Campaign and into Europe to the Final Occupation edition
in Pfungstadt, Germany. Has many interesting photographs/information,
as well as Bill Malden, "Willy & Joe"
cartoons. A letter from the editor is included with
the book. Age/tears to the dust jacket, no missing
pages. Exc++ (22204 - 2 available) $40.@
"Swords,
Daggers and Cutlasses". By Gerald Weland.
Hardbound with dust jacket, English text, 128 pages
with black & white and color photographs &
illustrations, published in 1991. This 8 ¾"
x 11 ¼" large format book covers U.S.,
European (to include WWII German) and Far Eastern
edged weapons. Excellent reference. Light wear to
dust jacket. Exc++ (20761) $40.
"Swords
of Hitler's Third Reich".
This 1st edition reference, with dust jacket, by John
R. Angolia was printed in 1969 and was one of the
first reference books on Third Reich swords. Hardbound,
English text, 208 pages, fabulous pictures. Long out-of-print.
"Swords
of WWII Germany".
By LTC (Ret.) Thomas Johnson and John Ormsby, Jr.
Magazine, printed in 1980, 66 pages. Last page shows
many of the trademarks of WWII Solingen manufacturers.
"Tanks
of WWII". By Duncan Crow. Hardbound with
dust jacket, English text, 123 pages with black &
white photographs and color illustrations, published
in 1979. Chronological development/employment of WWII
tanks of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Russia,
U.S. and Japan, complete with engine and arms specifications.
Light wear to dust cover. Exc++ (20746) $20.
"Taschenbuch
der Kriegsflotten". This book was the German
Naval handbook for identification of ships registered
in different Naval forces throughout the world. Book
is complete with color plates of flags used by the
various Navies, as well as size, tonnage, total displacement
of the various ships to include fine illustrations
and black & white photographs.
- MINT (1980 reprint
of 1940 edition, 461 pages, hardbound, German text)
(23029B) $45.
"Taschenkalender
Für Die Offiziere Des Heeres". This
1,031-page German text 1941-1942 handbook/officer's
guide for the German Army covers all aspects of the
officers' duties and responsibilities. Hardbound book
includes an 11-page section of color plates depicting
uniforms, insignia, edged weapons and medals. Book
features blue hardbound cover showing light age to
cover and pages. Great, seldom-seen original Third
Reich reference guide. Exc+/Exc++ (21268) $175.
"Third
Reich Edged Weapon Accouterments".
By LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson. Out-of-print; softbound;
English text; 1st edition, printed in 1978, 65 pages.
One of the finest works on Third Reich edged weapon
accouterments. Shows many of the rarest belt loops
used on Third Reich edged weapons.
- Exc++ (14681 -
2 available) $50.@
- Exc. (Surface wear
to cover) (16701) $40.
"Uniformen
der Panzertruppe".
By Jorg M. Hormann. Hardbound, German text. Covers
uniforms of the German Panzer troops from 1917 to
the present. MINT (13100) $38.95
"Uniforms,
Organization and History of the Waffen-SS" (5-Volume
Set). Roger J. Bender & Hugh Page Taylor.
These long out-of-print books cover all aspects of
the uniforms, organization, and history of the Waffen-SS
from inception through expansion that included foreign
volunteers. Provides order of battle information as
well as lists of unit commanders with many black &
white photographs. Great reference series! Exc++/Near
MINT (24058) $295./Set
Included in the
set are the following volumes:
- Volume 1 (1971)
160 pages, covers uniforms, insignia and accouterments
of the Waffen-SS
- Volume 2 (1971)
176 pages, covers command & control, Waffen-SS
Corps, and introduction to Divisions
- Volume 3 (1972)
179 pages, covers Waffen-SS, Gebirgs Kavalerie,
Panzer & Panzer Grenadier Divisions
- Volume 4 (1975)
208 pages, covers Waffen-SS Grenadier & Panzer
Granadier Divisions
- Volume 5 (1982)
256 pages, covers Waffen-SS Latvian & Estonian
Divisions
"Uniforms,
Organization and History of the Waffen-SS. By Bender
and Taylor. This series is the premier work on
the Waffen-SS--uniforms, organization and equipment.
- Volume 3 (Exc++/Near
MINT (1972, 179 pages, covers Waffen-SS Gebirgs,
Kavalerie, Panzer & Panzer Grenadier Divisions)
(22559) $55.
- Volume 4 (Exc++/Near
MINT) (1975, 208 pages, covers Waffen-SS Grenadier
and Panzer Grenadier Divisions) (22560) (22558)
$55.
"Uniforms
& Traditions of the Luftwaffe". By John
R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Hardbound, English
text, 1st edition. One of the premier books on uniform
and equipment of the Luftwaffe with black/white photographs.
Minor wear to covers, but no missing pages.
- Volume 3. (592 pages,
1998. Covers Luftwaffe field divisions, male and
female and auxiliaries, miscellaneous, individual
and special equipment, weapons, flags and vehicle
markings) EX++ (24151B) $95.
"Von
der SDP zur NSDAP". Hardbound, 124 pages
with 112 pages of black & white photographs, published
in 1939. Light tan ribbed fabric covers show age/wear
with some minor rips to spine. Book covers the rise
of the Sudeten Deutsche Partei (SDP) under the leadership
of Konrad Henlein from 1933 through the German annexation
of Czechoslovakia in October 1938. Many excellent
photographs of German/NSDAP leaders to include Hitler,
von Neurath, Himmler, Huydrich, and Göring. Some
minor age staining to photographs but no missing pages.
Exc. (23009) $25.
"Waffen
SS". By Keith Simpson. Hardbound with dust
jacket, English text, 80 pages with numerous black
& white as well as color photographs & illustrations,
published in 1990. This 9 ½" x 11 ¼"
large format book recounts the complete story of the
creation, development, and wartime record of the "Third
Reich's Military Vanguard". Light wear to dust
jacket. Near MINT (20753) $35.
"Walther"
(3-Volume Set). James L. Rankin w/Gary Green.
Hardbound books, English text cover all aspects of
the history and pistols produced by the Walther firm
of Zella- Mehlis, Germany. Book are profusely illustrated
with black/white and color photographs of pistols
&holsters from the extensive collections of the
authors. Superb reference set, long out of print.
Included in the
set are the following volumes:
- Volume I. "Walther
Models PP and PPK, 1929-1945" (1974) 142 pages.
Hand signed by the authors.
- Volume II. "Engraved,
Presentation and Standard Models" (Undated)
136 pages.
- Volume III. "Walther
Volume III 1908-1980" (1981) 226 pages.
Exc++/Near
MINT (24088) $375./Set
"Wearing
The Edged Weapons of the Third Reich", Volume
I. LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson. Softbound, English
text, 62 pages, 1st edition, 1977 (OUT-OF PRINT),
11" X 81/2" format. This difficult-to-locate
volume features original source photographs of German
Army, Luftwaffe, Navy as well as SA/SS/NSKK/HJ and
other NSDAP political uniforms in wear. Minor wear
to covers, but no missing pages. This Volume I is
practically unobtainable on today's market. EX++ (24061)
(24083) $85.@
Wehrmacht
Illustrated, Volumes 1 5.
By Peter Chamberlain and Chris Ellis (Volume 4 by
J. Williamson). Softbound, English text, with black
& white and color photographs and illustrations,
32 pages, printed 1971 1972. These references,
published in England, cover organizations, operations,
uniforms and equipment of various German units. Exc+
(19441) $145./Set Valuable reference with many period
photographs. Sold as set ONLY.
Titles included in this set are:
- Volume 1
Afrikakorps 1941-42
- Volume 2
Panzer Jäger
- Volume 3
Panzer-Grenadiers
- Volume 4
Halbkettenfahrzeuge (Half-track vehicles)
1939 1945
- Volume 5
Gebirgsjäger
"Wenn
Alle Brüder Schweigen". By the Association
of Soldiers of the Former Waffen SS. Hardbound, large
format (8 5/8" x 11 5/8"), 584 pages, English
& German text with black & white photographs,
colored illustrations and maps, organizational charts,
and uniforms & equipment. Published in 1974. This
book, "When All the Brothers were Silent",
features over 1,100 photographs gathered from former
Waffen SS soldiers and archives, depicts all aspects
of Waffen SS operations, from pre-war parades to the
bitter combat of the Russian Campaign to the final
surrender in 1945. Monumental pictorial history. Wear/age
to cover. Exc+/Exc++ (21540) $135.
"The
World at War: 1939-1944".
English text; printed in 1945 by the "Infantry
Journal"; 416 pages; 6 1/2" x 4 1/4";
softbound. Covers a brief history of the origin, military
operations, and related events of World War II. Part
of the Fighting Forces series. Light wear to cover
with yellowing to pages. Direct vet purchase. Exc.
(16292) $18.50
"WWII
German Collectibles and Illustrated Price Guide".
By John M. Kaduck. Softbound; English text; 132 pages;
1972. This early price guide contains photographs
and prices/values of daggers, medals, headgear, uniforms,
flags, armbands and postcards. Interesting overview
of how prices have increased over the past 30+ years
in the military market. This is the early dagger reference
often referred to by collectors and dealers as "Big
Red". Wear/age to cover, but no missing pages.
VG+/EX (24069) $55.
"World
War II". By Ronald Heifermann. Hardbound
with dust jacket, English text, 256 pages with black
& white photographs & color illustrations/maps,
published in 1973. This 9 ½" x 12 ¾"
large format book covers, through 350 black &
white photographs, 16 maps, and 99 color illustrations,
the global character and far-reaching effects of WWII.
Light wear to dust jacket. Exc++ (20752) $50.
World
War II German Military Collectibles.
By Robert McCarthy. Out-of-print, English text with
photographs, softbound, 80 pages, published in 1980.
Describes and illustrates edged weapons, medals, uniforms,
toys, and provides values. Exc++ (19215) $25.
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