PERIOD #33966 Der Neue Reichkanzlei
This book Der Neue Reichkanzlei is the publication that was offered by architect Albert Speer to show his outstanding accomplishment of building and completing the new Reich Chancellery in one year during 1938. The book is a very large format measuring 11½ inches by 14½ inches. The cover features a gold embossed political eagle over the gold embossed title below. The book consists of 132 pages, both in color and black and white. The pages illustrate the beauty of the Reich Chancellery in many color scenes of Hitler’s offices, the mosaic room, the beautiful corridors, dining area, paintings, sculpture, draperies, lamps, ceilings and even the eagle and swastika embossed chairs in the conference room. Just and outstanding hardback book here showing the true art of Albert Speer and the creation of the new Reich Chancellery. These books are quite rare and are seldom offered. This one is in choice condition throughout.Near Mint. $495.00
- PERIOD #34044 Adolf Hitler Cigarette Album
This cigarette album measures 12 inches by 9 inches having orange hard cover with gold embossing of the title, “Adolf Hitler”. These albums were given out by cigarette companies and as cigarettes were purchased the pictures which were to be put into them were given out. This album is complete with all photographs. The book is 133 pages. These cigarette albums were Party propaganda publications and the pictures contained within look identical to genuine photographs. If you have never seen one of these photo albums you are in for a real treat. The album details in photography as well as printed text in the German language the rise of Adolf Hitler as Reich Chancellor. The album covers the first few years printed in 1936. The book shows quite a bit of age and wear with a small tear in the binding at the top. The pages have gone brown and are wavy but the photographs are in perfect condition. Just looking at this book for about a half an hour will get you all excited about this hobby and the history behind it all.Excellent. $95.00
- PERIOD #34009C Book of Prints “Maler und Zeichner”
This folder containing fifteen prints is an off-white textured paper with an embossed open winged eagle with swastika. The folder containing the prints shows mild usage. The prints inside are in perfect condition some being in color and other being in the form of pencil drawings. There are some very beautifully done scenes of war destruction as well as soldiers in action. Any one of these prints could be framed and make a nice highlight to a collection. Each print is mounted on a paper backing. An excellent set of works probably done early in the war.Excellent Plus. $215.00
- PERIOD #34036C Eickhorn Kundendienst Dagger Catalog
This Eickhorn Catalog is one of the best conditioned examples I have seen. The catalog features an orange canvas cover having gold inlay to the title and also to the 1935-41 trademark below. The four ring loose leaf is still attached to the binding of the catalog (this is rare to see as usually they are rusted apart). The catalog has all features complete inside to include the fold out section in the reverse which shows the available etched bayonet blade as well as etched sword blades. The price list booklet is also in choice condition in the rear of the catalog. If you are a book collector as well as a dagger collector this Eickhorn catalog is the best you will find on today’s marketplace. A beautifully conditioned catalog here.Mint. $500.00
PERIOD #33130C Police Uniform Book from Kurt Daluege
This Police Uniform Book is a 10 ½ by 13, bound with string and has a canvas like cover with embossed silver police emblem. The book has a birthday dedication to to Karl Wolff and is dated 13 May, 1939. The signature on the book is that of SS-Oberstgruppenführer and Generaloberst der Polizei Kurt Daluege. The book is a watercolor study of the different uniforms worn by the police. Some of the drawings are really interesting as there is one for the waterways police as well as the SS police. In this page a police officer is shown with the SS runes below his left pocket and wearing an SS officer’s degen complete with an SS portepee. Many of the prints show police bayonets being worn but honestly the artist was not into edged weapons as there is some license taken in his portrayals. The book has a total of thirteen watercolor style portrayals and at the reverse has the complete power structure of the breakdown in the German police. A fine collectible volume here of which this is the first example I have seen. All of the portrayals seem to have been painted by an artist by the name of “D.F. Knötel”.Excellent Plus, Plus. $2,695.00
PERIOD #32866 "Mit Hitler Im Westen" (With Hitler In the West)
This Hoffmann picture book is about 130 pages of outstanding photographs which depict the early days of the war after the Third Reich had occupied Poland, the low land countries and France. The book features many photographs of Hitler and his top generals touring the concord capitals. There are some outstanding photographs depicting the Fallschirmjäger during their conquest of Fort Eben Emael. There are also many exciting photos showing early Panzer troops, outstanding photos of field marshals such as Rommel and Von Back. U-boats play a starring role in the photo book as well as the Luftwaffe. The photo book ends with some interesting photos of Hitler’s three hour tour of Paris, depicting the Führer in front of the Eifel Tower and viewing Napoleon’s tomb. There are also some great shots of the French capitulation in the railroad car at Compiegne 1940. The book ends with photos of Hitler and Hermann Göring enjoying the crowd of hundreds of thousands in Berlin in July 1940 at the end of this conquest. At this time, of course, Nazi Germany was on top of the world. An excellent pictorial reference.Excellent Plus Plus. $125.00
PERIOD #32864 Hitler Baut Grossdeutschland (Hitler Builds Greater Germany)
This Hoffmann picture book consists of 60 pages and is in the 7.5” x 10” format with dust cover. The cover depicts Hitler standing beneath a huge NSDAP eagle with a SA standarte in the background. The book contains beautiful black and white photographs of the annexation of Czechoslovakia and Austria. There are many photos of enthusiastic crowds, lots of motorcades and exciting events which happened during the year of 1938 when the German Reich greatly expanded its area. The excitement of the times is readily evident in each and every one of these photographs.Excellent. $95.00
PERIOD #32868c 3-D Picture Book “Der Kampf in Westen”
This 3-D picture book comes with a gray hard cover with the title in embossed silver. The cover is in absolute pristine condition throughout. Inside are the compartments which house a set of folding 3-D glasses as well as the total of 100 of all of the photographs which can be inserted into the glasses for a great 3-D look. In addition to the photos and glasses, there is a 75 page text with additional color prints. This picture book chronicles the events of Germany’s action during the campaigns of Poland, the low land countries and the capitulation of France. It was a great time for Germany and the photos truly depict the excitement. A tremendous historical chronology here of the first year of WWII. Mint. $595.00
PERIOD #32737 "Hitler in Seinen Bergen" (Hitler in His Mountains)
This fine picture book was one of the examples put together by Hitler’s photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. The book comes from about 1934 or 1935, prior to the time when the Berghof was expanded. There are at least 100 very nice pictures of life at the mountain resort. Many of the photos show Hitler entertaining with his inner circle walking around the mountains, visiting beautiful lakes and woods, etc. Many of the pictures show Hitler with children and lots of smiles as though he was such a nice man. The local people all gather on the pathway to greet the Führer on many of their photographs, and there are also some great scenes of Hermann Goering shooting bow and arrow dressed in plus 2’s, Hitler’s chauffer Julius Schreck sitting next to the Führer on the sofa, a stroll with Field Marshall Von Blomberg, etc. I had never see a copy of this book before acquiring this example. I found it quite interesting and certainly an outstanding reference for those of us that are interested in the mountain resort. Excellent Plus, Plus. $195.00
PERIOD #32814 3-D Picture Book “Die Soldaten bes/ Führers im Felde”
This 3-D book covers the beginning campaign in 1939 when Hitler attacked Poland. There are many exciting photos which show the destruction of Polish armament, cities, and equipment, as well as the capturing of many Polish soldiers. There about 100 photographs, all of which can be viewed through the 3-D view selector that folds and is included in the book. In addition to the pictures which all go into pre-made slots, there is much text in German as well as some photographs of Hitler, Admiral Raeder, Field Marshall Keiter, etc. The title to this 3-D album is translated as “The Soldiers of Hitler in the Field”. There are about 4 or 5 photographs missing, but there are also some extra photographs that are included from the 3-D book entitled “Der Kampf in Westen”. The book is priced accordingly.Excellent. $295.00
PERIOD #25846 Reproduction Eickhorn Catalog
An almost exact duplicate of the famous "Kundendienst" right down to the loose-leaf format. Very exciting to see these
fine catalogs reproduced as originals are impossible to find,
and the information to be gleaned is so necessary. I applaud Reddick
Enterprises on this effort. Get yours now, and really begin to
enjoy the collecting of this famous "Quality Eickhorn"
product.$30.00
PERIOD #25860 WKC Catalog Reprint
This 16 page depictment of the WKC line is almost identical to
the original. They are slightly smaller in format and do not have
color on the first page - otherwise they are identical. This reference
is absolutely a must if you are going to collect daggers. There
is no substitute for factory pictures of their product. I refer
to this catalog constantly in my descriptions in the Offering.
A quality job, by Reddick Enterprises, in Texas.$15.00
PERIOD #25861 Gebruder Grafrath Catalog Reprint
This twelve page reprint of the rare original Geb. Grafrath catalog,
is so well done it is almost impossible to distinguish from the
original. The work was performed by well-known collector and author,
Skipper Greenwade. This early 1930's catalog has lots of those
"custom-ordered" hunting knives and cutlasses, and also
features the famous "fold-down" example sometimes associated
with the Luftwaffe. In addition to the hunting line, there is
a full page devoted to the S/A, Hitler Youth, and bayonets. Worthwhile
item.$20.00
PERIOD #31466 Set of Three German Paperback Manuals
This set of books features a manual which identifies in color all of the different uniforms and rank designations during the Third Reich. The book is small pocket style and is a great reference to have on hand if you are at a show. The book is called “Die Flaggen aller Staaten der Erde”. The next book is called “Kriegsflugzeuge” and features drawings of the war planes used by the Germans, the Italians and the English. It is in the small paperback size and easily fits into the pocket. The last book is kind of a travel log of a beautiful cities and buildings that lay along the Rhein River. The pictures are all pre-war and there are many very beautiful scenes here to lull the afternoon hours away while you are taking a break from the e-bay auction. All three books are in excellent condition.Excellent. $75.00
PERIOD #16817 Deutschland Erwacht Cigarette Album, Röhm Version
If you do not have one of these fantastic books, you have really missed out on the "essence" of the hobby. This album has 153 pages of text and hundreds of fantastic affixed photographs of the early days of the Nazi Party. These photos are absolutely first rate. Produced by Hitler's personal photographer, Hoffmann, they run the gamut of all the top leaders, important buildings, and revered places of the Third Reich. You will see great shots of the SS, SA, Reich Leaders, uniforms, vehicles... The list is exhaustive! Literally hours of study and enjoyment here. These photos illustrate how it all happened, a excellent record of an exciting time. 100% complete.Rare, with dust jacket. $295.00
PERIOD #16902 "Grossdeutschelands Wiedergeburt" 3D Book with Glasses
This is a very, very rare 3D book, the first of it's type I have ever seen. It has a red leatherette cover, and contains 80 pages of German text which describe a train and roadway trip through the beautiful German and Austrian countryside. Points of interest include Hitler's birthplace at Branau, Salzburg, and then to the Führer's grand entrance into Vienna, in 1938, during the time of the annexation. There are 120 photographs detailing these historic events. Many of the photos in this book show edged weapons in-wear, as well as a rogues gallery of high ranking Nazis shot against a backdrop of Vienese buildings. Tremendous stuff here, and the details of these photos are simply astounding when viewed with the included, original stereoscopic glasses. The viewer is treated to a veiw of history in progress, so realistic as to seem nearly alive.Near Mint. $850.00
PERIOD #16215 "Vom 30, Januar Zum 21, Marz"
This 11"X13" book details with text and fascinating photographs the important events which occured in the Reich from 30 January through 21 March, 1933. This was a transitional three month period during which Hitler used his elected office as Chancellor to force President Hindenburg to grant him full dictatorial powers over Germany on the 21st of March, 1933. Shortly after, in June, the Röhm purge occurred and Hitler received the full endorsement of the the German Army for his actions. The fate of Germany was sealed. This large format, hardcover book has a beautiful blue lined cover adorned with gold lettering. A black Weimar Eagle is circled in gold over a red, white and black banner, flanked by a helmet and a swastika. This book is 150 poges, and filled with photos that I have never seen anywhere else. There are great shots of the Führer chatting up Göring, Goebbles, Von Papen. There are many early SS shots featuring a youg Dietrich. SA bands, parades, candlelight vigils... Not to mention a Stahlhelm gorget in wear. Other highlights include the Kroll Opera House, Ritter Von Epp, Himmler and Röhm and the smoking ruin of the Reichstag. A really great, and rare, book to add to your libray.Excellent Plus, Plus. $195.00
PERIOD #17663 Olmpyia 1936 (Volume 2) 2
This is exciting photo/cigarette album of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, covering the Summer Events. It contains tons and tons of photos of the athletic events hosted in the infamous Berlin stadium, with Hitler in attendance. This was the acclaimed Olympic Games in which Jesse Owens delivered a crippling blow to the idea of the so-called "Master Race" by leaving the Nazi Supermen in the dust in many track events. Needless to say, this was an epic embarrassment for Hitler, as he was eager to showcase the prowess of his new "invincible" Germany. This album is a complete example containing hundreds of photos, many showing German athletes in military uniform with daggers. You'll see some German female athletes as well, looking very good in suprisingly (for the time) scanty outfits, as well as fencing, rowing, boxing, gymnastics, et cetera. Many photos of of a wide variety of NSDAP regalia and plenty of excited posturing by Party Officials. This Summer Album seems rather harder to find than the Winter version. 10"X12" format, with blue canvas cover. Complete listing of all medal winners included. Shows some minor age.Excellent. $300.00
PERIOD #16901 "Der Kamph Im Westen" 3D Book with Glasses
This gray, leather-bound book details the hugely successful early war years of the Wehrmacht, including the occupation of the Low Countriesand France. Although the photos need to be put back in order, and there are about 100 of them, they are all still present and intact. They show tremendous scenes of the Wehrmacht in action. You'll see machine gunners, tanks, the Compeigne train capitulation of France, artillery, carrier pigeons... Not to mention the carnage of war! A great study here, and it all looks as if it is occuring live right before your eyes when viewed with the included, original and German-made stereoscopic glasses. There are 71 pages of text in the original German detailing the images. Minor repair evident to the rear cover. Amazing, and a bargain at twice the price!Excellent Plus. $650.00
PERIOD #17468 Adolph Hitler Cigarette Album
A fabulous book filled with hundreds of photographs detailing the life of the Führer. If you have never read a book on the Third Reich the information and photos in this volume will provide a nearly complete education. This book was printed for propaganda purposes, showing Hitler in parades, campaigning, hard at work at the Führerbau, Obersalzberg, great cars and tanks and just about anything else you might imagine, and then some! Great shots in the Reich Chancellery, strutting about with Göring, Raeder, Hess, von Shirach, Himmler... Indeed, the whole sordid cast of the usual suspects. Good times at the Feldherrnhalle, SS locker review, the Aviso Grille yacht. The list goes on and on! These cigarette albums were given out to German citizens, and as the "volk" bought cigarettes album pictures were given out to be pasted into the designated spots in the book. This proved and excellent source of income for both Hitler and the NSDAP. These photos are 100% complete and in mint condition. 133 truly fascinating pages. This is the book that veterans often mistook for Hitler's personal photo album, and when you see it you will understand why!Excellent Plsu. $135.00
PERIOD #16849 Deutscheland Erwacht Cigarette Album
If you do not have one of these fantastic books, you have really missed out on the "essence" of the hobby. This album has 153 pages of text and hundreds of fantastic affixed photographs of the early days of the Nazi Party. These photos are absolutely first rate. Produced by Hitler's personal photographer, Hoffmann, they run the gamut of all the top leaders, important buildings, and revered places of the Third Reich. You will see great shots of the SS, SA, Reich Leaders, uniforms, vehicles... The list is exhaustive! Literally hours of stusy and enjoyment here. These photos illustrate how it all happened, a excellent record of an exciting time. 100% complete.Near Mint. $250.00
PERIOD #29088C Waffen-SS Im Einsat - Paul Hausser
This book on the Waffen SS, written by General Paul Hausser is all in German text, but has many outstanding SS photographs. It is 172 pages and appears to have been rebound somewhere along the line. The rebinding appears to be about twenty years old. A most interesting out of print book.Excellent Plus. $175.00 (#011610)
PERIOD #29089C Waffen-SS Im Bild - Forward by Sepp Dietrich
This rarely seen book, Waffen-SS im Bild has 245 pages, many of which have outstanding, never seen before, photographs of the Waffen SS in action. Just looking through these photographs will give you plenty of excitement, as there are some outstanding uniform shots and interesting scenes in some of the places in Europe where the SS fought with such dedication and courage. An outstanding book here, which has been rebound, but nevertheless, is great for study.Excellent. $175.00 (#011610)
PERIOD #29090C Official SS Manual
This 90-page booklet is bound with hard cover, postwar. The booklet, though, is quite interesting, having a great picture of Himmler in the front and citing many of the accomplishments made by the SS during the war. There are many pictures in this book and breakdowns as to groups and divisions.Excellent. $175.00(#011610)
PERIOD #29091C SS Knights Cross Recipient Book - Krätschmer
This book is filled with fantastic photographs and the story of each man’s career, in German, that won the SS Knight’s Cross. It is fascinating to look through the pages, as most of the photographs are all new to me. There are 440 pages in this book. It is a great reference that appears to have been rebound some years ago, so it will last for many years into the future.Excellent Plus. $225.00 (#011610)
PERIOD #29092C The SS Foreign Volunteers – Felix Steiner
This book is all in German text and is called, “Die Freiwilligen,” and was written by Felix Steiner the famous SS General and head of Foreign Legions. The book details in 391 pages, all of the different volunteer groups under the SS and has many outstanding photographs never before seen. An excellent reference that has been rebound and will last for many years to come.Excellent Plus. $175.00
PERIOD #29093C “Grenadier” – Kurt Meyer
This book, “Grenadier,” written by the famous tank commander, Kurt Meyer, is 412 pages of the exploits of the 12th SS Panzer Division, “Hitler Jugend.” The book has many exciting photographs, never seen before, and has been rebound to last for many years to come.Excellent Plus. $225.00