Bidspirit auction | ADOLF GALLAND

ADOLF GALLAND - (1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters, awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. His signature on a bookplate, affixed to the front flyleaf of a 'special autographed copy' of 'JG 26: The Abbeville Kids' by DONALD L. CALDWELL (New York: Orion Books), 1991. First edition. 440pp. 8vo. Limited-edition copy no. 134/200. Bookplate is also cosigned by the author and Luftwaffe ace GERHARD SCHOPFEL (1912-2003), credited with 45 aerial victories claimed in approximately 700 combat missions, all of which on the Western Front. Very good condition, with fine dust jacket.