A 1933 edition of Mein Kampf signed boldly by Hitler will appear at a Yonkers, N.Y. auction on Jan. 5, 2016.
“Hitler’s signature was also printed under his portrait. That facsimile is frequently mistaken for an authentic autograph. The book offered here bears a true signature, authenticated by the late H. Keith Thompson, Jr., partner of the most famous autograph dealer in America in the last century, renowned for their Waldorf-Astoria sales.” Auction spokesman Bob Snyder remarked.
Published in 1939, its publisher notes, “now for the first time available in complete form to the American reader…Crises…have awakened the American public as never before to the seriousness of the world and to themselves of the Nazi program…There are undoubtedly passages of great importance, which now appear in English for the first time….”
“In 2016, this book – probably the most notorious in modern history – will be reprinted. But the author isn’t signing them any more! Autographed copies, especially with provenance, are in strong demand.” Snyder commented.