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German Children Book 1936 maneuver day by Fritz Koch-Gotha infantry tanks boys

$ 136.69

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: In good exterior and good interior conditionBoards worn and soiled, mild foxing to pages, otherwise ok.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

    Description

    Maneuver Day
    sub titled:
    A soldier picture book
    This is a very rare book in a series of children books by renowned illustrator Fritz Koch-Gotha, which is most famous from his 1924 book 'Haschenschule' or 'Rabbit School'.
    What makes the later title in this listing uncommon, is the time and topic covered. You can see young boys including Jungvolk members, standing by the soldiers and watchings their actions like artillery, cavalry patrol, firing artillery, machine gun in position, infantry attack, march through the village, tank attack, aerial attack, bivouac jokes.
    It has text by Erich Rohden and affectionately detailed pictures in color by Koch-Gotha.
    Hardcover
    22 pages
    10 color plates with art illustrations
    12 pages text with accompanying drawings
    In good exterior and good interior condition
    Boards worn and soiled, mild foxing to pages, otherwise ok.
    All pages are complete and tight in the binding.
    Approx/Measurements: 7-1/2" x 10"  ~0.7 lbs.
    by Fritz Koch-Gotha
    Published by Publishing House Scholz, Mainz
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