Castles of Germany 1967 Stars & Stripes Guide w/ Salzburg Map

Language: English

Published by Stars & Striped, Darmstadt, Germany, 1967

  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 11.

Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since December 10, 2024

Association member: ESA

Softcover

Condition: Used - Good

£ 20.75

 Free Shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Eighth printing. Softcover in illustrated wraps. A mid-century travel guide produced for American service members stationed in Europe, offering a broad survey of historic German castles, regional routes, and cultural landmarks. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and period line drawings, the book reflects Cold War-era travel culture with a focus on West Germany. This copy includes a laid-in folded city map of Salzburg (Austria), a desirable piece of original travel ephemera. Condition: Good. Wraps show moderate rubbing, surface wear, and soiling, with creasing and edge wear at corners and spine ends. Interior remains generally clean with light toning; a small stain and slight waviness are present near the rear index pages. Binding is secure. The laid-in Salzburg map is in Very Good condition, clean and complete with expected fold lines. A previous owner name label 'Heather and Tim Gratton' is affixed to the title page. Stated eighth printing (1967). This is a later printing of a popular Stars and Stripes travel series issued for U.S. military personnel abroad, rather than a first edition. Barney Kirchoff was an editor associated with Stars and Stripes publications, which produced practical and culturally informative guidebooks for American servicemen and their families in postwar Europe. His work helped frame accessible, historically oriented travel guides tailored to a military audience.…

Seller Inventory # NF.KIR.1967.1

Bibliographic details

Title
Castles of Germany 1967 Stars & Stripes Guide w/ Salzburg Map
Author
Edited and Introduced by Barney Kirchoff
Publisher
Stars & Striped, Darmstadt, Germany
Publication year
1967
Condition
Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Seller catalogs
History, Military History, Non-Fiction

The Archives

Manassas, VA, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since December 10, 2024

Association member:

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item3 to 6 business days5 to 14 business days
First item£ 0.00£ 0.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

A thoughtfully curated collection of unique and vintage literature. Small business in Historic Manassas, Virginia.

Specialty

Used/Vintage Books

Association member

  • The Ephemera Society of America
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

The Archives

VA, U.S.A.