1938 – FIRST EDITION – THE NAZI PRIMER – TRANSLATED BY HARWOOD L. CHILDS

“OFFICIAL HANDBOOK FOR SCHOOLING THE HITLER YOUTH” – translated from the Original German with a Preface by Harwood L. Childs; with a commentary by William E. Dodd.

Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1938 on title page, 1938 on copyright page with bottom two lines 8/8 and G-N — Per publisher’s statement in Zemple, G-N indicates printing in July 1938. Further in that statement, not all instances is First Edition printed, but usually later editions do have a statement of edition. On the rear pastedown in small handwriting is 10/30/38 Exeter, NH, indicating someone purchased this copy at that time. On the verso of the front free endpaper there is a bookplate, and on the front free endpaper a school library stamp at the bottom, and “German History” at the top. Extremely faint are call numbers in white at the top of the spine.

A book review in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency – August 16, 1938, is titled — Nazi Primer Published Here in English Translation

Americans were given an opportunity today of reading the type of literature that is fed Germany’s 7,000,000 young when Harper and Bros. published an English translation of “The Handbook of the Hitler Youth” under the title “The Nazi Primer.”

The book, translated by Prof. Harwood L. Childs of the Princeton politics department and with a preface by former Ambassador to Germany William E. Dodd, teaches German boys and girls from 14 to 18 Nazi ideas on race, history and national ambitions. As summarized by Dr. Dodd, it instructs the youth in “how sacred was their Aryan race, how great their ancestors had been and how much of Europe properly belonged to the Fuehrer and his followers.”

Three days later, on August 19, 1938, the Detroit Jewish News carried a much longer review of the book. These early reviews further show the July printing to be the first.

Price — $200
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In Historic Walpole, New Hampshire  —  Established 1980

NEW HAMPSHIRE ECHOES – THE GRANITE STATE DIGEST
18 [Eighteen] ISSUES SPANNING 1970 TO 1975

Published by Village Press Publications, Concord, NH, Andrew Heath and Brenda Joziatis (editors). A “reverberation” of the old publication “New Hampshire Troubadour,” but under private rather than state auspices. In the first issue, Andrew Heath states, “… The publishers have attempted to corral some of the elements which made New Hampshire so appealing, both to residents and two visitors.”

Offered as a lot I have eighteen issues from 1970 through 1975 – not a complete run, but a fine representation of a now seldom seen publication. Lots of ideas for travel explorations and past events and history. Softcover (issues measure 6×9 inches), very good condition Included (with at least one or two articles mentioned, but much more in each issue) are:

Volume 1 – Number 1 – Spring 1970: 48 pages – START A COLLECTION OF WATERFALLS
Volume 1 – Number 2 – Summer 1970: 48 pages – THE FOUNDATION AT CHARLESTOWN also interesting is – START A COLLECTION OF ROCK PROFILES
Volume 2 – Number 2 – May-June 1971: 48 pages – STRAWBERY BANKE
Volume 2 – Number 3 – July-August 1971: 48 pages – THE NISSITISSIT also HAMPTON BEACH
Volume 2 – Number 4 – September-October 1971: 48 pages – THOSE WONDERFUL STONE BRIDGES
Volume 2 – Number 5 – November-December 1971: 56 pages – THE EARLY ARMSMAKERS also GREAT SKI COUNTRY

Volume 2 – Number 6 – January-February 1972: 56 pages – THE MODERN ARMSMAKERS
Volume 3 – Number 4 – September-October 1972: 54 pages – SANDWICH FAIR – COLLECTING COVERED BRIDGES
Volume 4 – Number 1 – March-April 1973: 64 pages – MISTER MAPLE SUGAR also EARLY WOOD STOVES
Volume 4 – Number 2 – May-June 1973: 64 pages – CLANG, CLANG WENT THE TROLLEY also TILTON’S ANIMAL VILLAGE
Volume 4 – Number 4 – September-October 1973: 64 pages – HERMIT OF CRAWFORD NOTCH and HERMIT OF EAST SULLIVAN
Volume 4 – Number 6 – January-February 1974: 64 pages – MOUNTAIN FLYER also GLOBE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Volume 5 – Number 1 – March-April 1974: 48 pages – SPRING MADNESS ON MAD RIVER also JOHN STARK, PATRIOT
Volume 5 – Number 2 – May-June 1974: 56 pages – OLD GRANITE STATE SUPERSTITIONS
Volume 5 – Number 3 – August 1974: 64 pages – THE YEAR OF FORT WILLIAM AND MARY also A LITTLE TOWN CALLED BETHLEHEM
Volume 5 – Number 4 – October 1974: 64 pages – GENERAL MOULTON’S HAUNTED HOUSE also TORNADO OF 1821
Volume 5 – Number 5 – December 1974: 64 pages – HOMESTEADING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE and N.H.’S ANSWER TO GRANDMA MOSES
Volume 5 – Number 6 – February 1975: 48 pages – TWO LEGENDS OF OLD NEW HAMPSHIRE also JACKSON: A N.H. SKI VILLAGE

PRICE FOR THE LOT OF 18 MAGAZINES – $175
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GUN DOGS AT WORK — EDWIN MEGARGEE — 1945 — TWO DOG PRINTS

S. Edwin Megargee Jr. (1883-1958) was an American animal painter, illustrator and author. He did portraits of dogs, horses and cattle. In 1945, Field and Stream, NewYork, published a folio of six paintings of his dogs along with “History of the Breeds” by Freeman Lloyd.

Offered here is the folder and TWO of the color prints ONLY – no booklet. Included are: THE ENGLISH SETTER and THE CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER. Each sheet measures about 12/ 3/4 inches by about 16 1/8 with the images about 10 inches by about 12 3/8 inches. Suitable for framing. Not sure if paper stock was originally off-white, or has yellowed over time. Sorry, colors off a tad with my photography and lighting.

PRICE – $45
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GAME BIRDS OF AMERICA – TWELVE (12) PAINTINGS BY LYNN BOGUE HUNT

Lynn Bogue Hunt (1878–1960) was an American wildlife artist, and illustrator of magazines and books. GAME BIRDS OF AMERICA was published by Field & Stream Publishing Company (Magazine), New York, in 1944. The folio of twelve prints included a separate booklet, written by Ray P, Holland that had information on Lynn Bogue Hunt, and descriptions of each of the 12 game birds depicted in the accompanying portfolio. LACKING is this booklet, and the portfolio folder itself. This offering is for the twelve prints only (each exhibits thumb tack holes in the corners – easily matted out).

Each sheet measures about 12 7/8 inches by about 16 inches – with each image about 10 inches by about 12 3/4 inches. The Game Birds represented in the prints are not labeled, but include; Ring-Necked Pheasant, Dove, Pinnated and Sharptailed Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Quails, Grouse, Ducks, Geese and others. Not sure if paper stock was originally off-white, or has yellowed over time. Sorry, colors off a tad with my photography and lighting.

PRICE – $95 for the set
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c1963 – PICTORIAL MAP OF VERMONT HERITAGE – 
THE NATIONAL SURVEY – CHESTER, VT – VERMONT

Reproduction, measuring about 24 by 36 inches. I fell in love with this map having seen it displayed in Landmark Trust USA properties – I wanted one. I found this reproduction on Amazon for $59.99 – BUT, before I framed it I found an original which I now have on the wall as I enter my home, just as happens at the Trust’s properties. Not only bringing me memories of my stays, but to plan “shunpiking” adventures in neighboring Vermont. In the original tube as purchased, this is excess to my needs having now the original, which other than minor dimensions is a perfect reproduction.

About 100 sites of historic or natural interest are featured in boxes around the state – perfect for planning trips. There is on the right side a box of “Little Known Vermont Firsts & Facts.” If you love Vermont, and Vermont history and explorations, you will enjoy this map as I do. Marking down from what I paid for this unused example – ENJOY.

Price – $35 — Mailing $6 in original mailing tube and with tracking information

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POSTAL MARKINGS
POSTAL COVER PUBLICATION
26 ISSUES 1932-1939

Publication and House Organ of the International Postal Marking Society (1912-1930)
and later published by the West Essex Philatelic Society of Verona, New Jersey (NJ)
finally published by William R. Stewart in Winnetka, Illinois

At one time the US Philatelic Classics Society Website had a history of these
organizations and their publication

The earliest organized study of US Postal Markings occurred in 1912 with the founding of the International Postmark Society (IPS) which later became (in 1930) the International Postal Marking Society to “promote interest and research, and to encourage the study and collection of all postal impressions placed on mail matter by authorized government employees.”

Editorship changed in early 1933, and Harry M. Konwiser and Stephen G. Rich became editors with POSTAL MARKINGS becoming the “Official Organ” of the West Essex Philatelic Society, Inc. at Verona, New Jersey. When Konwiser’s stamp business grew, editorship again changed.

Extremely hard to find, I have only seen four issues for sale over time at over $12 each. Offered here as a lot is a unique collection, including:

POSTAL MARKINGS – Vol 2. No. 5, Whole Number 17 – February, 1932 (a tad larger in size from the later publications, this measures about 8 3/8 inches by about 11 3/4 inches. The balance of the issues in this collection are 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

POSTAL MARKINGS – published by West Essex Philatelic Society
Vol. 4, No. 5 – October 30, 1934 – Whole No.40
Vol. 4, No. 8 – January 20, 1935 – Whole No. 43
Vol. 4, No. 9 – February 20, 1935 – Whole No. 44
Vol. 4, No. 12 – May 20, 1935 – Whole No. 47
Vol. 5, No. 1 – June 20, 1935 – Whole No. 48
Vol. 5, No 2 – July 20, 1935 – Whole No. 49
Vol. 5, No. 3 – August 20, 1935 – Whole No. 50
Vol. 5, No. 4 – September 20, 1935 – Whole No. 51
Vol. 5, No. 5 – October 20, 1935 – Whole No. 52
Vol. 5, No. 6 – November 20, 1935 – Whole No. 53
Vol. 5, No. 7 – December 20, 1935 – Whole No. 54
Vol. 5, No. 9 – February, 1936 – Whole No. 56
Vol. 5, No. 10 – March 20, 1936 – Whole No. 57
Vol. 5, No. 12 – May 20, 1936 – Whole No. 59
Vol. 6, No. 1 – June 20, 1936 – Whole No. 60
Vol. 6, No. 2 – July 20, 1936 – Whole No. 61
Vol. 6, No. 3 – August 20, 1936 – Whole No. 62
Vol. 6, No. 4 – September 20, 1936 – Whole No. 63
Vol. 6, No. 5 – October 20, 1936 – Whole No. 64
Vol. 6, No. 6 – November 20, 1936 – Whole No. 65
Vol. 6, No. 7 – December 20, 1936 – Whole No. 66
Vol. 6, No. 8 – January 20, 1937 – Whole No. 67

POSTAL MARKINGS – published by William R. Stewart

Vol. 8, No. 5 – November 1938 – Whole No. 88
Vol. 8, No. 6 – December 1938 – Whole No. 89
Vol. 8, No. 7 – January 1939 – Whole No. 90

A great research reference for stamp and cover collectors, even for stampless covers such as early Pony Express Covers.

PRICE – $125 for the entire collection – plus $9.50 shipping (heavy lot)
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1933 – FRANCONIA NOTCH FOREST RESERVATION – NATURAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS – with – RECREATIONAL CHART and HISTORICAL DESCRIPTIONS

Like new booklet by C. T. Bodwell measuring about 7 7/8 inches by 5 15/16 inches published and sold only by the Flume Reservation in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. Following a page of history are 12 great color views (one a fold out) reminiscent of the post cards of the era. Laid in is the original separate “Recreational Chart.” An early Notch item.

PRICE — $15

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1933 – THE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE – PHOTO-GRAVURES from photos by C. T. BODWELL

Very good booklet measuring about 7 1/4 inches by 5 1/4 inches with reproductions of 12 photographs (one fold-out) by C. T. Bodwell. “Published and Sold Only by The Flume Reservation, Franconia Notch, N.H.” with all proceeds from the sale of this booklet used for the maintenance and improvements in Franconia Notch. An early Notch item.

above, two very small tears top of front cover

PRICE – $20

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The bimonthly newsletter of the
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Boston, Massachusetts

From the society’s website: “Published between 1983 and 1999, NEXUS (New England Across the United States) was the bimonthly newsletter of the New England Historic Genealogical Society that later evolved into New England Ancestors (now American Ancestors) magazine. NEXUS featured a variety of articles pertaining to genealogical research, including Gary Boyd Roberts’ “Notable Kin” column. Other topics covered matrilineal studies, interviews with industry professionals, news of the society, and research queries.”  A wonderful resource for the professional genealogists, or local historian, and those interested in amateur genealogy reading and history.

Valued at $8 to $15 per issue (and more) – Offered here as a single collection – this is a real bargain for your genealogy research needs.

Offered here are 58 issues from 1988 to 1999 as follows (note some are combined numbers in one issue):

1988 — Volume V —  No. 2 –  No. 3 – No. 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1989 — Volume VI —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1990 — Volume VII —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1991 — Volume VIII —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6

1992 — Volume IX —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1993 — Volume X —  No. 1 – No. 2 &. 3 – No.4 – No. 5 & 6
1994 — Volume XI —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1995 — Volume XII —  No. 1 – No. 2 & 3 – No. 4 – No. 5 – No. 6

1996 — Volume XIII —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1997 — Volume XIV —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 –  No. 6
1998 — Volume XV —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6
1999 — Volume XVI —  No. 1 – No. 2 –  No. 3 & 4 – No. 5 – No. 6

PRICE – $245 for the entire collection
Shipping –  $15 (heavy and large collection)
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 c1970 – BARRY FAULKNER – OPENING OF THE CHESHIRE RAILROAD – PRINT – NEW HAMPSHIRE

This print is of a mural by Barry Faulkner (1881-1966). A commemorative reprint issued by Cheshire County Savings Bank. It depicts men, women, and children standing in front of and riding on a locomotive with “C.R.R.” on tender. At lower left are three lines: THE CHESHIRE COUNTY / SAVINGS BANK / INCORPORATED 1847″ Center text of two lines: “THE OPENING OF THE CHESHIRE RAILROAD / KEENE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAY SIXTEENTH 1848″. At the right side three lines: CHESHIRE RAILROAD / COMPANY / INCORPORATED 1844”. Unframed – the sheet measures about 10 by 17 1/2 inches, and the image is about 7 by 14 1/8 inches. With the original envelope, a couple of faint impossible to see bumps in the margins of the paper. 

Faulkner is known widely for the murals he painted at the National Archives in Washington, Rockefeller Center in New York and many other buildings, including several locations in Keene. This mural, I believe, is currently at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, New Hampshire.

PRICE – $40
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In about 1992, I worked with an attorney settling an estate in Gloucester City, New Jersey. There were three generations of book collections on three floors of a Victorian home. Great books, would have been even better if the first generation collector had not cut the dustjackets of collectible books and laid the panels inside instead of leaving them intact in the barrister bookcases.

But, this family was connected with the Welsbach Light Company in Gloucester, N.J. and Camden. Along with the books I purchased photographs, old catalogues and scrapbooks of lights and gas fixture equipment assembled from about 1911 (a couple work papers dated in 1920s and 1930s). Over twenty pounds of materials, I have had this collection put away only occasionally unboxing it to browse through. BUT it needs to be in the proper lighting historian’s hands for further research or to compile fine illustrated books from the material on the pages of the scrapbooks.

In the first image below you see original photographs, in the top photo are members of the company, and identified on the rear of the photo taken December 14, 1912. Spread out are about 28 photographs, mainly of lighting fixtures and probably the original images later used in catalogues. As originals for catalogs, their value should be at least $5 each.

Then (not illustrated below) I have a few sheets of work papers, a great catalog – ELECTRIC FIGURES, BROOKLYN BRASS & MFG. CO., MARTINSBURG, W. VA.,. Two large Catalogues from CRAIGHEAD & KINTZ COMPANY – 1890-91 Lamps and Oil Fixtures, and an undated ARTISTIC BRONZES… both with much wear and nicely illustrated. And, there is a third CRAIGHEAD in poor condition, but just a few illustrations to utilize could make a purchase of this collection worthwhile. Even with the condition, the three catalogues easily have a value of $125 to $150.

Finally are two massive scrapbooks with clippings of interest and related lamp advertisements, descriptions, articles, and an occasional booklet or catalogue laid in.

First Scrapbook – dated April 1901, by the original owner, and first generation of the estate I bought, Measures about 9 1/2 by about 12 1/4 inches. On second page he wrote – Metal Work, April 1, 1909, to Dec. 31, 1910. Maybe 80 sheets (160 packed pages)? Hard to count since boards detached, and pages of scrapbook are fragile newsprint – BUT clippings nice and many, many, I am probably the first one going through these in 100 years.

Second Scrapbook – dated by the same owner, 1911, probably when album started and measuring 9 by 15 inches with at least 90 sheets (thus 180 pages) packed with clippings and great illustrations.

I do not believe any lighting historian will be sorry to own this for research, and possibly utilize the illustrations in some way.

PRICE for the Entire Collection – $495
Shipping (heavy) – $20
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