This is an original book of Mein Komph from WW2, it was my grandfathers and I believe it could be worth something. It is in Mint condition and printed on parchment paper. any ideas? already tried ebay.
2007-08-07 15:52:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If it is truly a copy of Mein Kemp by Hitler, the first place to start is by having it appraised - check PBS / Antique Roadshow to see if they will be near you anytime soon. Other than that, contact some of the rare book dealers [mostly in large cities]. The other important thing to do is to get that book insured once it is appraised, maybe rent a safe deposit box at a bank for safe keeping or at least a fireproof lock box if you keep it at home.
Now, for actually selling this item, you should contact some of the big-name auction houses: Christie's, Sotheby's, etc. because they will have access to major collectors with major money. I'm not knowledgeable on this stuff, but I would imagine you could finance a small house or college education with the proceeds of something like this. Good luck!
2007-08-07 16:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by ren_faire_rose 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A first edition of Mein Kampf on Ebay? Well, someone could buy it, but as the first person to answer said, you shopuld trying checking into Christie's, Sotheby's, or other major auction houses.
Ebay's very well known, but you could get a false buyer. Anyone else remember the recent story of a million dollar bid on John Schneider's Dodge Charger, one of the ones that had been used in the "Dukes of Hazzard" TV series as the General Lee, that he put up for sale on Ebay? Only the bid was a total fake. Going wit ha major auction house you should be less likely to run into this type of thing.
2007-08-07 16:29:52 · answer #2 · answered by knight1192a 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mein Kampf was the commonest book in Germany during the Nazi period. many would have been destroyed after the war, but there are probably a lot of them around. i had a copy, given by the mayor of some town to someone (the name had been cut out) as a wedding present. a packrat decided for me what to do with it, by peeing on it. no loss. / what is the date on it? a first edition would be dated 1925. that would make it worth more . the one i had was printed in 1930's.
2007-08-07 16:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by deva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact alibris (on-line), I purchase hard to find, mint condition books from them frequently. Good Luck, merry Also, check with your hometown historical society and/or antique dealer specializing in rare books on-line.
2007-08-15 14:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by mksdbq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've got a lighter or source of fire then i think you know what to do. Prosperity gained through evil only puts 1 into the oblivion of more evil, the phrase goes something like that.
2007-08-15 12:22:05 · answer #5 · answered by Max 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind it is still illegal to possess this book in Germany without relevant academic or study clearances...
2007-08-07 16:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by yellowschnerby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋