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1MR-1. Second World War Combat Weapons, German Vol.1 By E.J Hoffschmidt & W.H Tantum, IV. Published by WE. Inc., Old Greenwich, Connecticut. 8-inch wide x 10-3/4-inch high, hard covers, with illustrated dust jacket, in plastic. First edition, copyright 1968. 212 pages, at least 100 black & white photos and illustrations, as well as, highly informative text relating to WW2 German small arms & ammunition; antitank, antiaircraft, light & heavy field guns; tanks, self-propelled guns, command cars, armored cars & trucks; and a highly instructive section on rockets, mortars, mines, grenades, as well as a glossary of German terms. One of a series of seven informative books, published by WE, Inc., in the early years of WW2 collecting, The WE, books have become quite collectible themselves, they have long been out of print; they usually command a premium on auctions and antique book sites. The covers are excellent with corner bumps. The dust cover exhibits light to moderate age, wear, fading and small paper chips. Interior pages are like new. Used. Vg+. $55.00 PHOTO |
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1MR-2. German Tanks Of World War II. The complete illustrated history of German armored fighting vehicles 1926 – 1945. By Dr. F. M. von Senger und Etterlin, published 1969 by Galahad Books, New York City. 8-3/4-inch wide x 11-1/4-inch high, hard covers with illustrated dust jacket in plastic. 214 pages, hundreds of black & white photos and illustrations, line drawings and text outlining the history, development, production and specifications of all German tanks, armored vehicles and their variants over the period of 1926-1945. This definitive work contains data tables with details of the vehicles’ weight, speed, overall dimensions, armor, armament, engine and transmission specifications, etc. The covers are in excellent condition with some corner bumps. The dust cover is Vg+ and exhibits light wear from handling and storage, as well as, a few minor paper chips and on small missing piece. The pages are excellent. Used. Vg+. $36.00 PHOTO |
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1MR-3. Fighting Ships Of The World. An illustrated encyclopedia of modern sea power. Published in 1980, by Exeter Books, New York, consulting editor Anthony Preston. . Approximately 9-inches wide x 12-inches high format, hard black covers, gold impressed lettering on binding, complete with its original photo illustrated dust cover. 352 pages of text; including hundreds of black & white, as well as, colored photos, line drawings, colored illustrations and charts. Providing an in-depth account of warship building from WW2 to the present, (1980). Over 400 chassis are described and illustrated; text covers design evaluations, operational histories, and detailed specifications. Dust jacket exhibits minor age and wear. Flyleaf is hand inscribed with a 1980 Christmas sentiment from the children of the previous owner. The covers and pages are in excellent condition. Used. Vg+. $24.00 PHOTO |
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1MR-4. Flags of the Third Reich. By Brian L. Davis, illustrated by Malcolm McGregor. Published 2000 by Osprey Publishing, Limited. 7-1/2-inch wide x 10-inch high format, beautifully illustrated hard covers. Hundreds of black & white photos, as well as, several, high quality, full color plates. 144 pages of descriptive text relative to, flag terminology and history, understanding flag colors, flags of the German Army, Navy, Luftwaffe, Legion condor, the “SS,” German Party Organizations Units and Police flags. A comprehensive work. Very light age from shelf wear and handling. Like new. Excellent inside and out. $22.00 PHOTO |
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1MR-5. German Uniforms Of The Third Reich 1933-1945. By Brian L. Davis, copyright 1980, published by Arco Publishing, Inc., New York, New York. 5-1/8-inch wide x 7-1/2-inch high, illustrated paper covers, First edition, copyright 1968. 224 pages, including 70 pages of full color illustrations by Pierre turner, depicting every imaginable German uniform, in high detail, featuring uniforms being worn by notable German dignitaries. Descriptive text identifies each uniform represented. There is a rub, on the backside, through the surface of the paper, where someone has obliterated the original price that was printed on the cover; otherwise, the book is in excellent condition inside and out. Used. Vg+. $32.00 PHOTO |
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1MR-6. Nazi Regalia. By E.W.W. Fowler. Copyright 1999, over size Military Book Club Edition, published by PRC Publishing Ltd. 9-1/4-inch wide x 12-1/4-inch high format with, hard, beautifully illustrated, full-color, covers. 160 pages, containing hundreds of large, beautiful high quality, full color, photographs and illustrations of uniforms hats, helmets, photographs and eclectic memorabilia and accompanying descriptive text from the German Nazi period. The book is in excellent+ condition with and excellent condition and fully intact illustrated dust cover, (the dust cover is bright white, not yellowed as in the image). A tremendous reference. The book has seen extremely light and very insignificant use, but is virtually in new condition. (Be sure to check out the magnificent photos). Excellent++. $35.00 PHOTO |
1MR-7. Forman’s Guide To Third Reich German Awards…And Their Values, 2nd Edition. Copyright 1993 by Adrian Forman, published in the USA by James Bender Publishing, San Jose, California. 6-1/4-inch wide x 9-1/4-inch high, hard illustrated covers. 287 pages, hundreds of black & white photos of Third Reich Awards, Award variations, presentation cases, issue envelopes, etc, and their values. A very valuable tool for any collector of WW2 German medals and an extremely important reference you will refer to frequently. Only the slightest hint of shelf wear. Excellent+ condition inside and out. Out of print. Like New. $49.00 PHOTO SOLD |
1MR-8. The Iron Cross, a history 1813 – 1957, By Gordon Williamson. 1994 reprint, published by Reddick Enterprises, Denison, Texas. 5-1/2-inch wide x 8-3/4-inch high, hard illustrated covers. 176 pages, many black & white photos and illustrations, as well as, descriptive text detailing the 170 years of the German Iron Cross. Important information on all versions of the Iron cross, including, the Grand Cross Knights Cross, 1st and 2nd Class Iron Cross, Iron cross documents, presentation cases, attachments, ribbons and ribbon bars, as well as stories of some of the men who won them, etc. An important reference for the novice and seasoned collector alike. Only the slightest hint of shelf wear. Excellent+ condition inside and out. Like New. $20.00 PHOTO |
1MR-9. Luftwaffe Handbook 1939 – 1945. By Alfred Price. First edition, copyright 1977 by Alfred Price. 6-1/2-inch wide x 9-1/2-inch high, hard covers with illustrated dust jacket. 110 pages, many black & white photos and illustrations providing an insight into the organization and workings of the third Reich Luftwaffe. A general historical overview and a section on aircraft unit markings, and uniform rank insignia. Good basic information. The dust cover exhibits very light signs of shelf wear, otherwise intact. The exterior covers and interior pages are in excellent+ condition. Of course this book has long been out of print. Used. Excellent. $14.00 PHOTO |
1MR-10. The History Of The German Steel Helmet 1916-1945. By Ludwig Baer – Numbered - First Edition - Author Signed. Published by James Bender, Publishing, San Jose, California. 6-1/4-inch wide x 9-1/4-inch high, hard covers; the front cover is beautifully illustrated. 448 pages, nearly 1000 black & white, and full color photos, illustrations, as well as, highly descriptive text detailing manufacturing, regulations, modifications, helmet insignia, camouflage and variations of the Imperial German Army, the Reichswehr and every imaginable Third Reich branch of service and government organizations. This book is the bible; it’s an extremely important reference you will refer to frequently. Because his book is one of the first 500, (#478), author signed, first editions, it’s a scarce, highly sought after, collector’s item itself. The exterior exhibits light shelf wear, as well as, very light signs of actual use; the interior is in excellent condition Used. $135.00 PHOTO SOLD |
1MR-11. Imperial Japanese Army and Navy Uniforms & Equipments. With original English Language summary translation & all of the original Japanese paperwork that came with the book. First Edition, In Dust Jacket. By Tadao Nakata. Published in 1973, printed in Japan. 7-7/8-inch wide x 10-1/2-inch high, hard covers, front cover embossed in gold letters; illustrated dust jacket. 334 pages of descriptive text, in Japanese, (the summary translation is useful but very limited in the actual translation). Hundreds and hundreds of full color photographs and color illustrations of Imperial Japanese Army & Navy uniforms, hats, helmets, insignia and field gear, as well as selected civil uniforms, insignia and equipment; Japanese swords and fire arms of various countries covered as well. A beautifully produced reference that is indispensable to the collector of Japanese militaria; a very complete work. A Beautiful copy that’s been carefully cared for. Like new, inside and out, including the dust jacket. Superior condition. $49.00 PHOTO SOLD |
1MR-12. Concise Encyclopedia Of Heraldry. By Guy Cadogan Rothery. Copyright 1985 by Bracken Books, London, England. 8-3/4-inch x 5-3/4-inch format, hard covers wit illustrated dust jacket. 359 pages, over 300 illustrations and text explaining the complex evolution of emblems, shapes and colors; how they combine and what they mean. Dust jacket very slightly aged from storage. Used. Covers and interior near excellent. $9.00 PHOTO |
1MR-13. NSKK – NSFK Uniforms Organization & History. First edition, By John Angolia & David Littlejohn; copyright 1994, by John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht, published by R. James Bender Publishing. 6-1/4-inch wide x 9-1/4-inch high, hard illustrated covers. The two authors combine their extensive knowledge and expertise, in one book, providing 464 pages of history and development of the German NSKK, (National Socialist Motor Corps), and the NSFK, (National Socialist Flying Corps), as well as over 1000 detailed black & white photos depicting and describing NSKK & NSFK collar tabs, shoulder boards, armbands, cufftitles, headgear, uniforms flags, standards, gorgets, and parade accessories. An important tool for research and identification of NSKK & NSFK insignia and accoutrements. The covers are in excellent+ condition as are the interior pages; it is in like new condition with extremely slight signs of being handled. Two very important subjects covered in one book; a must have publication for the serious military collector or historian. A Beautiful copy that has seen very little use and was carefully cared for. Excellent+. $42.00 PHOTO |
1MR-14. U.S. Army Cloth Insignia: 1941 To Present. By Brian L. Davis, a principal authority on military uniforms and insignia. With dust jacket. Copyright 1987, first edition, published by Arms And Armour Press, England. 8-3/4-inch x 5-1/2-inch format, hard covers. Over 700 black and white photos of a cross section of U.S. military patches, as well as a price guide for 1987 and a bibliography for further study. A collectible out of print book, as well as a quick reference for U.S. patches. The dust jacked is protected by a removable plastic cover; numbers lightly penciled on front flyleaf. Covers, dust jacket and pages all near excellent. Used. Excellent. $35.00 PHOTO SOLD |
1MR-15. Air Organizations of the Third Reich. First Edition, by Roger James Bender. Published in 1967 by James Bender Publishing, Mountain View, California. 6-1/8inch wide x 9-1/4-inch high, illustrated hard covers. 192 pages, hundreds of detailed, black & white, many in color, illustrations, as well as original black and white photos illustrating clothing, insignia and awards of the NSFK, Luftsport Verband, Condor Legion, Luft and army Parachutists, Luft TeNo, SS Para, Luft Auxiliary units, S.A. Standarte Feldherrnhalle, Foreign Legion units of the Luftwaffe and the RLB. Another, vintage, classic reference that was, pretty much, all that there was for us to study in the early days, now a collectors item in its own right. An easy, quick, reference of Luftwaffe Air Organizations. The color plates illustrating the shoulder boards, collar tabs, flags and standards are quite impressive. A Beautiful copy that’s been carefully cared for. Like new, inside and out. Superior condition. $75.00 PHOTO |
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