Bidspirit auction | FRANZ VON PAPEN

FRANZ VON PAPEN - (1879-1969) Chancellor of Germany and Vice Chancellor in Hitler's early years of power, von Papen was accused and later acquitted of war crimes. His book: 'Memoirs' (New York: E. P. Dutton & Co.), 1953. 634pp. 8vo. in black cloth with gold titles, with dust jacket repaired at edges with old tape. Von Papen inscribes the book to a friend in English on the title page: 'With all my hopes that close USA-German collaboration and friendship may from so many vital [?] on both sides sides - and help to save our beloved world. Erleahaus, 29.10.54' With slipcase.