First U-Boat Flotilla 2002 HC DJ Erich Topp Portrait Card Attributed Autograph
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Military, War & History
Subcategory: WWII
THE FIRST U-BOAT FLOTILLA
By Lawrence Paterson
Leo Cooper / Pen & Sword Books, 2002
Hardcover with dust jacket
ISBN: 085052816X
An illustrated history of Germany’s First U-Boat Flotilla, accompanied by an Erich Topp portrait card bearing a bold signature attributed to the commander.
The separate portrait card is displayed on the half-title page and bears the printed caption “Kapitänleutnant TOPP.” Topp is pictured in naval uniform with his Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves visible. The card features a textured photographic surface, cream-colored borders, and noticeable toning.
The signature is in dark ink, appearing nearly black with a subtle violet cast under certain lighting. It appears on the portrait card itself, rather than directly on a book page. The card’s production date and the date of signing remain unconfirmed; the autograph is offered as attributed to Erich Topp.
Paterson’s account follows the flotilla from its formation through its wartime operations and final fighting at Brest. Black-and-white illustrations depict U-boats, commanders, crews, and naval activity. The accompanying Topp portrait adds particular interest for collectors of submarine history and naval portraiture.
CONDITION
Book: Very Good. Light toning to the page edges. The photographed interior pages are clean, with well-preserved text and illustrations.
Dust jacket: Very Good. Light surface rubbing and minor edge wear. The printed £19.95 flap price remains present.
Portrait card: Good. Noticeable toning, scattered border spotting, and corner wear, including a small crease and abrasion at the lower-left corner. The portrait remains clear, and the dark-ink signature is bold and prominent.
Please examine all photographs, including the detailed views of the portrait card and signature.
V5
First U-Boat Flotilla 2002 HC DJ Erich Topp Portrait Card Attributed Autograph
$500.00
Subcategory: WWII
THE FIRST U-BOAT FLOTILLA
By Lawrence Paterson
Leo Cooper / Pen & Sword Books, 2002
Hardcover with dust jacket
ISBN: 085052816X
An illustrated history of Germany’s First U-Boat Flotilla, accompanied by an Erich Topp portrait card bearing a bold signature attributed to the commander.
The separate portrait card is displayed on the half-title page and bears the printed caption “Kapitänleutnant TOPP.” Topp is pictured in naval uniform with his Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves visible. The card features a textured photographic surface, cream-colored borders, and noticeable toning.
The signature is in dark ink, appearing nearly black with a subtle violet cast under certain lighting. It appears on the portrait card itself, rather than directly on a book page. The card’s production date and the date of signing remain unconfirmed; the autograph is offered as attributed to Erich Topp.
Paterson’s account follows the flotilla from its formation through its wartime operations and final fighting at Brest. Black-and-white illustrations depict U-boats, commanders, crews, and naval activity. The accompanying Topp portrait adds particular interest for collectors of submarine history and naval portraiture.
CONDITION
Book: Very Good. Light toning to the page edges. The photographed interior pages are clean, with well-preserved text and illustrations.
Dust jacket: Very Good. Light surface rubbing and minor edge wear. The printed £19.95 flap price remains present.
Portrait card: Good. Noticeable toning, scattered border spotting, and corner wear, including a small crease and abrasion at the lower-left corner. The portrait remains clear, and the dark-ink signature is bold and prominent.
Please examine all photographs, including the detailed views of the portrait card and signature.
V5