Die Olympischen Spiele 1936 in Berlin und Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Richter, Walter. Die Olympischen Spiele 1936 in Berlin und Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Altona-Bahrenfeld: Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, 1936. First edition.
Two quarto volumes. [128]; [168]pp. Illustrated with mounted photos, some color, folding plate to Volume One. Publisher’s blue cloth, Spine and front cover lettered and decorated in black and gilt, patterned endleaves. Text in German.
First edition of this two-volume publication commemorating the 1936 Olympics, which Hitler saw as an opportunity to advance his theories on antisemitism and Aryan superiority. Ironically, American track and field legend Jesse Owens is featured prominently here. Volume One depicts the Winter games, which took place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, while Volume Two covers the Berlin Summer games.
Minor soling and wear to boards; moderate uniform toning throughout. Very good. Item #1996Price: $1,250.00