1 – The Collector`s Guide to 3rd Reich Tableware, Monograms & Logos – Historic & Collectable. By James A. Yannes, Published 2011
Synopsis:
The Guide to Reich Tableware is a detailed and heavily illustrated reference book containing extensive historical exposition related to the broad range of personal (monogrammed), organizational (logos), and commemorative tableware of the 3rd Reich from the period of struggle starting in the early 1920’s to its demise in 1945. This tableware was used by the people and organizations that were the 3rd Reich. From private service’s such as Hitler, Eva Braun, Speer, Hess, etc. to organizations such as the SS, Red Cross, Hitler Youth, German Railway, the Armed Forces including the Wehrmacht, W-SS, Party Hotels and commemoratives such as the U-47 submarine, all are included. This book contains over 650 photos/graphics and over 60,000 words of text. The unique aspect of 3rd Reich tableware is that you can hold in your hand a piece of history that was held in the hand of the original history maker. This is an academic inquiry, a disinterested pursuit of truth, an effort to document this intriguing collectors corner, and a must for collectors and WWII history buffs. In addition, it uncovers little-known facts that illuminate the individuals and organizations included.
2 – The Encyclopedia of Third Reich Tableware, Monograms – Logos- Maker Marks – History. By James A. Yannes, Published 2013
Synopsis:
The Encyclopedia of 3rd Reich Tableware is an enhanced, expanded and heavily illustrated reference book containing extensive historical exposition related to the broad range of personal, organizational and commemorative tableware of 3rd Reich. This book contains over 880 photos/graphics and over 80,000 words of text.
3 – The Special Trains of Hitler, Goring et al (their history and collectibles). By James A. Yannes. Published 2015
Synopsis:
3rd Reich Special Trains is an in-depth exploration of this World War II area that was unique to the German War effort. In addition to descriptive details as to the efficacy of the early mobile headquarters concept, there is a secondary exposition focused on the tablerware used by specific personalities that directed the Nazi war effort from their specific Deutsche Reichsbahn (German Empire Railroad) trains and wagons. In a departure from previous books, not only is the metal flaatware covered but also the porcelain, glassware and linen. The questions as to how the Special Trains were organized, how they actually operated, their effectiveness and even their ultimate ends are all covered in the book. First hand descriptions are all included with proper attribution. Also included at the end of the Special Trains are several dozen new collectibles with explanatory text in a continuation of my earlier work The Encyclopedia of Third Reich Tableware. All this with over 240 pages and over 200 graphics. Remember, the pieces shown in this book were typically brought back by our WWII U.S. fighting men as souvenirs and as such should have a special place in our hearts.
4 – The 3rd Reich`s Two Most Desirable & Collectable Tableware.
By James A. Yannes. Published 2017
Synopsis:
The 3rd Reich’s Two Most Desirable and Collectable Tableware is a book focused on the tableware that carried Adolf Hitlers initials and the Deutsche Reichsbahns tableware assigned to the private trains or wagons of the highest personalities of the 3rd Reich. Contained in the book are over 200 graphics and some 40,000 words of text. In the text is in depth coverage of the mobile war headquarters application of Hitlers Special Train. In addition to the metallic tableware, porcelain, glassware and linen is covered. First hand descriptions are all included with proper attribution. In addition, several previously “mystery” pieces are clarified and a short look at the tableware from several coal to petroleum sites with text are included. This book combined with the earlier “The Encyclopedia of 3rd Reich Metal Tableware” contains an all-encompassing record of these areas of historical interest. “The Encyclopedia of 3rd Reich Tableware” is an enhanced, expanded and heavilly illustrated reference book containing extensive historical exposition related to the broad range of personal (monogrammed), organizational (logos) and commemorative tableware of the 3rd Reich from the period of struggle in the early 1920`s to its demise in 1945. These books combined are the best introduction to 3rd Reich tableware that exists as well as the related history.
A little bit about the author Mr James A. Yannes,
James A. Yannes was born in 1935. A U.S. Army veteran with Bachelor Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Psychology as well as a PhD in Religion. He spent 34 years in the international, private sector living in both Tehran, Iran, and Athens, Greece. Retiring in 1993 he took the predictable track into consulting and later volunteer / charitable activities. He has been interested in the history of WWII and in particular the German decision to initiate a World War with such limited resources in both men and material. It is the German mental aspect that was key and is abundantly exhibited in the tableware.
