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ajw

Have you guys seen this?

Mein Kampf signed by Hitler

I don't know how to feel about it, to be honest. While the man was clearly one of the most horrible humans in all of history, he is also one of the most important figures in that same history. This book and the autograph have tremendous historical significance.

I probably don't need to add this, but please don't shoot the messenger. I just thought it may be worthy of some discussion. I'm not even sure I can say it's "interesting." But, it sure is "something," isn't it?

iamthegreatcornholio

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orion9578

Cornholio fixed it . I'm surprized it didn't sell for more...

Lothar52

halosfan

I would have thought an item like that would have gone higher due to historical significance

julen23

My Struggle should've probably fetched a prettier penny.

On a side note, I worked for a German-based company for several years. They are all saddened and ashamed of Hitler, probably moreso than people (non-German) will ever know.

I believe Germany donated a ton of mercedes cars as part of an ongoing reparation also, so the country has done its share of suffering and (attempted) atoning over the years as well.

Julen

Brian48

<< <i>I would have thought an item like that would have gone higher due to historical significance >>



Exactly. This is a significant, historical artifact from one of the most influential characters of the 20th Century. Even if he was as dirtbag scumbucket.

dallasactuary

<< <i>I would have thought an item like that would have gone higher due to historical significance >>



Rather than thinking of this as the political equivalent of, say, a signed first edition of Huckleberry Finn, try thinking of it as more like one of Mark Twain's bowel movements while writing Huckleberry Finn. There may indeed be some historical significance to it, but who the hell is going to want to display it? And to be fair, wouldn't you be more inclined to display the B.M. than this book?

Stone193

In deference to the buyer, maybe the book is going into the "Hall of Shame" - but as repugnant as this item is - there are appropriate type museum displays where the item may have validity. Just not in my house. It's like with war - even tho I served in two war zones, I have zero items of memorabilia and had no desire to bring anything back. Some may and that's ok - but I would rather have an auto pic or a GU bat on my wall. I believe in preserving and celebrating the "life affirming" aspects of our existence. Off the soap box.

mike

MorrellMan

Too incendiary a topic to discuss -

but, IMHO, the bleacher bums have it right:
sometimes you just gotta throw the ball back.

zef204

Needless to say I agree with Morrell and Stone. And throwing the ball back is suprisingly not a dificult decisions. On 2 occasions I have caught an opponents home run ball at Wrigley Field and without hesitation the hurled the ball toward the infield. Its an awesome feeling although I threw out my arm on one of them.

iamthegreatcornholio

It is a very sensitive issue, but Hitler paintings have gone for a ton more money maybe because they weren't as offensive.

Brian

lawnmowerman

Maybe it would have sold for more if it was psa dna authenticated

matt

WinPitcher

About 10 years ago the husband of a family I have worked for died. She was cash poor but house rich. In getting her house ready for sale all the stuff they had accumalated over 50 years had to be dealt with. This jewish family that used different plates, glasses, utensils etc depending if they were eating milk or meat had a copy of Mein Kamph in the library. The book now resides in mine. I shouldn't have to say that I abhor everything that Hitler and nazism stands for (just making sure the trolls are informed) but of course I am. This particular copy must be around 75 to 80 years old. I think of Mr. Schiff almost every day and still work for his extended family. she is still alive and will be 98 in Sept. They had a copy. I guess he wanted to know what was in Hitlers mind.

Steve

Stone193

Nice story Steve
And I can see why you have kept the book - in your case the book was most likely, as you state, kept for other reasons. Also, you didn't obtain it thru ebay with any hype about it being auto'ed.

Having said that guys, it's important that the "other" side be represented - the people who may have saved the book for special reasons and also, perhaps, students of history/historians etc.

mike

crsportscards33

Another historical, yet repulsive, collectible is "slave tags". Don't know if anyone is familiar with these, but they were basically dog tags used to identify slaves. I know some guys on the coin board were discussing these some time back. These happen to be from our own country's disgusting history. To each his own, but I personally wouldn't display anything of the sort, but I don't begrudge those who would. Here's an example.