Freiheit u. Ehre Deutschland Erwache: Gautreffen Westfalen-Nord 1936
Münster: Gauleitung Westfalen-Nord, 1936. First edition. Softcover. Small Quarto. 45 (3)pp. Original illustrated cream wraps with black and white lettering on cover. Frontispiece photograph of Hitler with address of party members by district leader (Gauleiter) Alfred Meyer on verso. Meyer's portrait photograph on opposing page. Contains various contributions by party members, e.g. the development of the movement and the emergence of the district Westfalia North in Gelsenkirchen by mayor Böhmer, "Battle was our slogan from the beginning" by deputy district leader Peter Stangier, reflections on the movement by Max Hiemisch, the schools with national socialistic philosophy in the district Westfalia North by the district commissioner for education Wilhelm Rosenbaum, the economic structure in the district by Adolf Mittag and an anonymous contribution, a historical review of the local NSDAP group Gelsenkirchen-Buer. The pamphlet is profusely illustrated with b/w photographs including thumbnail portraits of party members, various meetings, including with Hitler, and group pictures, ceremonies as well as locations of party offices throughout. Three pages of advertisements at rear, mostly from auto industry. The pamphlet was printed in an edition of 10,000 copies. Text in German, Gothic script. Wraps with light wear along edges and rubbed. Pages 23-26 detached from stapes but present. Wraps in overall good, interior in very good condition. g to vg. Item #43265
Price: $475.00