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Post by Jaga on Nov 20, 2007 23:36:10 GMT -7
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Post by Jaga on Nov 20, 2007 23:37:12 GMT -7
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Post by pieter on Nov 23, 2007 12:44:18 GMT -7
Jaga,
The title says: Deutscher Heerführer in großer zeit
Ein Buch vom Werten und Machten von Tat und Arbeit unseren Führer
in Deutschlands großter Zeit.
1915
Sienen, Berlin, Leipzig
"Translated: German army leader in a great time
A book about values and powers from act and labour of our leader
in the greatest time of Germany."
It's printed during the first world war and so probably will be about the German emporer
or the chief of staff of the German Royal army (Reichswehr).
Pieter
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Post by bescheid on Nov 23, 2007 15:29:40 GMT -7
Jaga, The title says: Deutscher Heerführer in großer zeitEin Buch vom Werten und Machten von Tat und Arbeit unseren Führer
in Deutschlands großter Zeit.
1915
Sienen, Berlin, Leipzig
"Translated: German army leader in a great time
A book about values and powers from act and labour of our leader
in the greatest time of Germany." It's printed during the first world war and so probably will be about the German emporer or the chief of staff of the German Royal army (Reichswehr). Pieter Thank You my dear Peiter For of this was given to me as a responsibility to fulfill. For of this I will comply as responsibility as provided. As a person that is German, i will do how ever is possible, and then above that. For we are what we are, for we are Germans, and we do not fail in our duty... My Dear Jaga The book tille of {Deutsche Heerfuhrer in Grosser Zeit} is of one of several series of historic books of the one world war. Of Herr Hermann Mont anus {Siege Leipzig Berlin} this person has brought to print, a series of historic history in illustrations of the 1st world war in illustrious pictures for the common people. Charles |
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Post by Mary on Nov 23, 2007 16:22:29 GMT -7
Jaga, The title says: Deutscher Heerführer in großer zeitEin Buch vom Werten und Machten von Tat und Arbeit unseren Führer
in Deutschlands großter Zeit.
1915
Sienen, Berlin, Leipzig
"Translated: German army leader in a great time
A book about values and powers from act and labour of our leader
in the greatest time of Germany." It's printed during the first world war and so probably will be about the German emporer or the chief of staff of the German Royal army (Reichswehr). Pieter Thank You my dear Peiter For of this was given to me as a responsibility to fulfill. For of this I will comply as responsibility as provided. As a person that is German, i will do how ever is possible, and then above that. For we are what we are, for we are Germans, and we do not fail in our duty... My Dear Jaga The book tille of {Deutsche Heerfuhrer in Grosser Zeit} is of one of several series of historic books of the one world war. Of Herr Hermann Mont anus {Siege Leipzig Berlin} this person has brought to print, a series of historic history in illustrations of the 1st world war in illustrious pictures for the common people. Charles Pieter & Charles, I thank you both so kindly! On the inside cover of this book is a distinguished picture, in color, of a military man, and is signed below the picture. I Can't make out the signature, but with what you have told me I would believe it is Reichswehr. The book is full of many pictures of military men, and a few pictures of children and women. A few castles too. It is a beautiful book in wonderful condition. My father was in Germany with the US army near the end of the war (WWII) and bought this book and the other. Would you please look at the scans # 10011 & 10012 That is the front and back cover of the second book. This book is full of black and white & colored drawings, not photographs, of cities. The front cover looks to me like the title is "Alte Deufche Gtndte" but the letters are written so that I may have some wrong. The back says "Die Blauen Bucher" I so appreciate your help with this! Thank you again, Mary |
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Post by bescheid on Nov 23, 2007 17:57:04 GMT -7
Oh My Dear Mary, so it is you!!
I have looked at the book of your father. It is one of series of military history books of the previous war of that of: Herr Hermann Montannus. These were in their time period, just historik writings of presentations.
But, do not discard at present time! Present to a reputable book seller. For this books you have at your disposable, do and have, a very much appreciable value in money. For they are what you would today, name as propaganda. For the real value was to in their time of publication, to give to the reading German public, a reason, a symbalance to use, that the war was for a purpose.
Yes, I as a German hold little value to our past of our many wars, means of little interest to that of others. For to us, our failures are what they are, of little value.
For other wise to say, I am sorry
Charles
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Post by Mary on Nov 23, 2007 18:14:09 GMT -7
Oh My Dear Mary, so it is you!! I have looked at the book of your father. It is one of series of military history books of the previous war of that of: Herr Hermann Montannus. These were in their time period, just historik writings of presentations. But, do not discard at present time! Present to a reputable book seller. For this books you have at your disposable, do and have, a very much appreciable value in money. For they are what you would today, name as propaganda. For the real value was to in their time of publication, to give to the reading German public, a reason, a symbalance to use, that the war was for a purpose. Yes, I as a German hold little value to our past of our many wars, means of little interest to that of others. For to us, our failures are what they are, of little value. For other wise to say, I am sorry Charles My Dear Charles, Do not be sorry for anything! As great as I think The United States is and I am grateful to live here with all our freedoms and opportunities there are parts of our history that is very dark and shameful. I think we can find this in any society. I so appreciate the kind words and praise for the book. I wouldn't think of selling it but would be curious of it's value. It was passed to me to keep for the family. As well as the other one. Do you have any idea about the other one I mentioned? Mary |
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Post by Mary on Nov 23, 2007 21:06:03 GMT -7
Thank You my dear Peiter For of this was given to me as a responsibility to fulfill. For of this I will comply as responsibility as provided. As a person that is German, i will do how ever is possible, and then above that. For we are what we are, for we are Germans, and we do not fail in our duty... My Dear Jaga The book tille of {Deutsche Heerfuhrer in Grosser Zeit} is of one of several series of historic books of the one world war. Of Herr Hermann Mont anus {Siege Leipzig Berlin} this person has brought to print, a series of historic history in illustrations of the 1st world war in illustrious pictures for the common people. Charles Pieter & Charles, I thank you both so kindly! On the inside cover of this book is a distinguished picture, in color, of a military man, and is signed below the picture. I Can't make out the signature, but with what you have told me I would believe it is Reichswehr. Well.... now I am embarrassed  I find with googling "Reichswehr" that it means national defense, not necessarily a mans name. I would love scan the photo of the man inside the cover but I am afraid to damage the spine of the book. I will do a little more research. The man is in a uniform of some kind and has a star/starburst looking medallion hanging from his neck. He has a receding hairline and a short but handlebar type mustache. Looks very important! Mary |
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Post by Mary on Nov 23, 2007 22:04:19 GMT -7
Gentlemen,
Well yes, here I am again! I am sorry for my persistence, I am one of those people who once on a mission can not stop until my curiosity is satisfied.
I have asked our dear Jaga to post two more scans for me. The picture of the man I was mentioning, and the opposing page.
I hope the photo comes in as nicely as it really appears. It is so well preserved for the age of the book. But after all, it hasn't been opened since arriving in my hands for probably 60 years!
I look forward to your expert commentary's!
Mary
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Post by kaima on Nov 24, 2007 0:19:06 GMT -7
I would love scan the photo of the man inside the cover but I am afraid to damage the spine of the book. Mary Mary, If you have a digital camera, try taking several photos of the pages you are afraid to scan for fear of damaging the spine. Yes, even with a bit of bow to the pages and with other imperfections, the photographs may make a good substitute for scanning. If you take several in different ways, different focus and lighting, one or two might turn out quite fine and convey the information you wish to have evaluated. Kai |
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Post by bescheid on Nov 24, 2007 8:22:58 GMT -7
Pieter & Charles, I thank you both so kindly! On the inside cover of this book is a distinguished picture, in color, of a military man, and is signed below the picture. I Can't make out the signature, but with what you have told me I would believe it is Reichswehr. Well.... now I am embarrassed I find with googling "Reichswehr" that it means national defense, not necessarily a mans name. I would love scan the photo of the man inside the cover but I am afraid to damage the spine of the book. I will do a little more research. The man is in a uniform of some kind and has a star/starburst looking medallion hanging from his neck. He has a receding hairline and a short but handlebar type mustache. Looks very important! Mary Dear Mary Please to not become dismayed of my remarks. I think perhaps I have vastly underestimated your interest and emotional value placed to the book. Your grand father or perhaps a relative, they were in the war of 1914? The book of towns, they perhaps lived in one? Your family, they are from Germany? The star burst medal as worn by one of the solders, would per-chance that be of {Blue Max} Or perhaps a {Ritter Kreuz}? Charles |
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Post by Mary on Nov 24, 2007 16:11:09 GMT -7
I would love scan the photo of the man inside the cover but I am afraid to damage the spine of the book. Mary If you have a digital camera, try taking several photos of the pages you are afraid to scan for fear of damaging the spine. Yes, even with a bit of bow to the pages and with other imperfections, the photographs may make a good substitute for scanning. If you take several in different ways, different focus and lighting, one or two might turn out quite fine and convey the information you wish to have evaluated. Kai Kai, Thank you. I tried the digital pictures but they were too light and had a glare to them making them useless. I did hold my breath and very carefully scanned them. Jaga will be posting them soon as I emailed them to her since I can't get them to post here myself. I hope someone can identify the picture and interpret the cover page. I am just so curious. Mary |
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Post by Mary on Nov 24, 2007 16:58:48 GMT -7
Charles,
I am just a sentimental (and curious) old fool! LOL
My Grandfather immigrated to the US with his mother and 3 siblings in 1894. He was next to youngest and just 5 years old. Their ethnicity was listed as Russian on passenger records. But I was always told they were Polish. Unfortunately I know not enough history yet of the changes that took place to the borders of Poland. I hope to eventually find a city name to help with that. There is none listed on passenger records or ship manifest. The father of this family, my Great Grandfather, arrived a year prior to his family so to find work and make a home. His passenger record says Ganza, Poland
My Grandmother immigrated in 1904 by herself at age 17. As the eldest child her father arranged her trip to the US and she stayed with relatives in Philadelphia. Her fathers intent was to send each child as he could afford to the US for a better life. She was the only one who made the trip here.
I can't imagine how it was to be alone on a ship at that age, going to a foreign land. The ships manifest says she was from Galicy, Polish.
I do know that my grandmother's brother was in the military of Poland and fought in that war. I have a very nice picture of him and letter telling his sister to keep it as a remembrance as they would probably never see each other again.
I know nothing of military medals and hope you or another can help me identify that and the person in the picture of this one book. I am just curious, and the books are just "souvenirs" that my father purchased while stationed in Germany during WWII. But they must have meant something to him for him to keep them safely for all these years.
I look forward to your reply after Jaga posts the picture and cover page for me.
Mary
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Post by Jaga on Nov 24, 2007 18:38:06 GMT -7
+++I can't imagine how it was to be alone on a ship at that age, going to a foreign land. The ships manifest says she was from Galicy, Polish.+++ she was probably from a region of Galicya or Galicia in Poland. Galicia was divided between Austria and partly Russia. This was a very poor region and the great Polish immigration to America was mainly from there. Read more about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galicia_%28Central_Europe%29 |
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Post by Mary on Nov 24, 2007 19:33:00 GMT -7
+++I can't imagine how it was to be alone on a ship at that age, going to a foreign land. The ships manifest says she was from Galicy, Polish.+++ she was probably from a region of Galicya or Galicia in Poland. Galicia was divided between Austria and partly Russia. This was a very poor region and the great Polish immigration to America was mainly from there. Read more about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galicia_%28Central_Europe%29Thank you! Very informative, and now at least I have an area in which to search for a town name. I hope to get some clues when I get some more old family papers from my cousin. Mary |
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