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1938 German Travel Album from a Cruise on the Wilhelm Gustloff

1938 or 1939 (the date is worn) German travel album from an Italian cruise on the ship Wilhelm Gustloff. The album is well captioned and has several nice illustrations. Also included is a "welcome aboard" pamphlet from the ship. The Wilhelm Gustloff is now infamous as the most deadly maritime disaster in history, peace or war. In 1945 it was torpedoed in the Baltic sea while evacuating around 10,582 people from East Prussia. 9,343 died.

Dimensions: 11.5" x 8.5"

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Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$125
12/05/2024

 

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