Collector’s Guide to “Liberated” Adolf Hitler Memorabilia – Mark D. Griffith (Vol I & II)
Author
Mark D. Griffith, M.D
Language
English
Published
1986
Note
REVISED – includes Volumes I & II; contains additional “liberated” items; soft cover.
Collector’s Guide to “Liberated” Adolf Hitler Memorabilia – Mark D. Griffith (Vol I & II)
Collector’s Guide to “Liberated” Adolf Hitler Memorabilia by Mark D. Griffith, offered as a set including Volume I & Volume II. This is a specialized reference work for collectors focusing on identification, classification, and documentation of historical artifacts — with a clear emphasis on comparative illustrations of “AH”-marked items, in particular AH silver (silver service / silverware) as well as textiles (table linens).
The publication is conceived as a two-volume set and is aimed at advanced collectors who value comparison photos, descriptive criteria, and a traceable, structured approach. Especially in the field of AH silver, the combination of illustrated reference material and the book in hand can be relevant for classification and comparative research.
Sample pages: AH Silver & Table Linens (comparative illustrations)
The work contains numerous photographic references across different object categories. Particularly sought after are the sections Silver Service / Silverware (e.g., bowls/serving pieces, pitchers, flatware patterns) and Linens / Textiles (e.g., tablecloths/napkins featuring an AH monogram). Below are two typical comparison pages from the book:
Historical context: literature for provenance and comparative research
Specialist literature and collector’s guides play an important role in the field of historical artifacts when it comes to comparative characteristics, classification, and assessing manufacture, variants, and provenance claims. Especially for objects that entered private possession after 1945, careful documentation and critical source work are relevant for both collectors and research.
The work by Mark D. Griffith is designed as a collector-oriented reference book and offers a structured compilation that can be used for orientation and comparative examination. Regardless of individual narratives or terminology, the same applies to serious collections: decisive factors are traceable characteristics, consistent documentation, and a responsible approach to historical artifacts.
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