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German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:36 pm

What is this book? A glider school yearbook? The photos appear to be on photo paper.

I've subsequently found out this was a cigarette promotional book from around 1935.
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Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:38 pm

More photos of the pages...
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Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:39 pm

A few more...
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Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:41 pm

Last photo.

I told the person that owns the book (here in the US) that I would try to find out more info on it. It is for sale if anyone is interested. The owner is seeking $250 USD. I can put you in touch if you are interested.
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Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Thu Dec 02, 2021 4:30 pm

Found the book on Abe Books, just FYI. Randy

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22847613149&searchurl=sortby%3D17%26tn%3Dwonder%2Bof%2Bgliding&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title2

Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:32 am

Is that Herman G. in the top photo?
If it's a signed autograph, I would expect the book has quite a value.

I think histories on aviation training programs from the war are underrepresented...so it might be interim to read...if you can read German.

Re: German Glider Book? Need ID help!

Fri Dec 03, 2021 10:11 am

Thank you for the link Randy! That is very helpful.

Randy Wilson wrote:Found the book on Abe Books, just FYI. Randy

https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=22847613149&searchurl=sortby%3D17%26tn%3Dwonder%2Bof%2Bgliding&cm_sp=snippet-_-srp1-_-title2
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