So I posted this here recently and it’s authenticity came into question. So I’d like some opinions. Hopefully from someone who is a professional of the antiquarian field. So the book in question is supposedly from the Monowitz concentration camp, which was also sometimes called Auschwitz III. Specifically the IG Farben facility that was there. Based on my research the facility had a library that was filled with many different books based on chemistry, metallurgy, physics and other scientific books, so that scientists working there could consult them. After the facility was shut down by the Allies right after WW2 most of the reference material in the library we’re given to another company that was taking over the facility called the Fabryka Paliw Synetycznych in Dwory. The name was changed to Państwowe Zakłady Syntezy Chemicznej in Dwory in 1946. In 1948 it received the name: Zakłady Syntezy Chemicznej in Dwory. A year later it was changed to Zakłady Chemiczne. In June of 1951 it was named Zakłady Chemiczne "Oświęcim" in Oświęcim. It’s current name is Dwory S.A. Chemical Works.
This particular book is titled How to repair vehicle Diesel engines. In the front of the book there are 2 different stampings. The one up top is a stamp allegedly from when the facility was operated by IG Farben. Another stamp below shows a stamp allegedly from when tbe Dwory company operated the facility. Both are crossed out. Any knowledgeable opinions are greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you.
Would like some opinions on authenticity of book/stamps.
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Re: Would like some opinions on authenticity of book/stamps.
Heartfeltzero,
it doesn't make sense, there are at least three different opinions on every book.
The multitude of my books are still given to me, many people just want to get rid of the old stuff, but not throw it in a garbage can.
Many books were extremely valuable, autographed copies and books with personal dedications were literally ripped out of my hands.
Book lovers want to keep every book, that's in the nature of things, but one day it just becomes too much.
Before my last move I must have thrown away 10 cubic meters of books and old posters, I didn't know what to do with them anymore.
Likewise, more than 5000 records from the 1950s and early 1960s.
I sold what I could sell, I was finally able to buy some food again.
And I'm glad to have this "mountain" behind me...
Today I collect music CDs, no more records, it's getting cramped in my hut, collectors ! :roll:
Hans
* Collectors are disturbed personalities, I don't know it any other way, people are somehow sick, completely crazy, but harmless.
it doesn't make sense, there are at least three different opinions on every book.
The multitude of my books are still given to me, many people just want to get rid of the old stuff, but not throw it in a garbage can.
Many books were extremely valuable, autographed copies and books with personal dedications were literally ripped out of my hands.
Book lovers want to keep every book, that's in the nature of things, but one day it just becomes too much.
Before my last move I must have thrown away 10 cubic meters of books and old posters, I didn't know what to do with them anymore.
Likewise, more than 5000 records from the 1950s and early 1960s.
I sold what I could sell, I was finally able to buy some food again.
And I'm glad to have this "mountain" behind me...
Today I collect music CDs, no more records, it's getting cramped in my hut, collectors ! :roll:
Hans
* Collectors are disturbed personalities, I don't know it any other way, people are somehow sick, completely crazy, but harmless.
The paradise of the successful lends itself perfectly to a hell for the unsuccessful. (Bertold Brecht on Hollywood)