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A-20 The following offering of an original Adolf Hilter library book was obtained by an American Major in Berlin, in May 1945. Heading the 713th MP Battalion, he and his French counterpart, Capt. V. Ziegelmeyer, had access to the Reichs Chancellory and were able to acquire books with Adolf Hitler bookplates, stationery and other material. Letterhead (if included), from Capt. Ziegelmeyer's estate were offered in Mohawk Arms Auction Catalog No. 38 on February 21, 1998 and books with "Adolf Hitler" bookplates were recently sold in Auction 61 on June 19-20, 2009, in Auction 62 on November 20-21, 2009, Auction 63 on June 4-5, 2010, Auction 64 on November 19-20, 2010, Auction 65 on June 3-4, 2011 and Auction 66 on November 18-19, 2011. Each book will include a Xerox copy of a penciled notation which the Major wrote for his aide: "JAKE SEND TO MOLLY THAT ALL IS FINE IN BERLIN. WILL SEND BOOKS FROM HITLER'S BUILDING AND PAPERS…AMERICAN LT. SHOT BY OUR GUARDS TRYING TO STEAL CIGARETTES FROM THE OFF. CLUB…" "Germanischer Sagenborn" by Emil Engelmann. 288 page publication on German legends and mythology. Penciled notations on pages 47, 49, 91, 150 and 159. With a sepia toned "EX LIBRIS Adolf Hitler" bookplate - an early type Political eagle/swastika/oak leaves, on the inside cover. II
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| Estimate | $350 - $700 |
| Starting Bid | $350 |
