Trail of the Fox 1st Ed 1977 Rommel Irving NF/VG+ DJ Maps

David Irving

Published by Thomas Congdon Books / E. P. Dutton, New York, 1977

About this Item

A substantial and controversial modern biography of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, drawing on primary sources including Rommel family papers and previously unpublished materials. Irving traces Rommel's career from World War I through his leadership of the Afrika Korps and into the complex political and military tensions of the final years of the Third Reich. The book aims to reassess Rommel's reputation, presenting him as both a brilliant tactician and a flawed, human figure within the Nazi command structure.

This copy is complete with map interior boards depicting the North African and Western European campaigns, along with numerous photographic illustrations. The black cloth binding with gilt and white spine lettering remains clean and solid, and the interior is crisp with only light, even toning. No ownership marks are noted.

The original dust jacket, designed by Paul Bacon, is present and not price-clipped. It shows moderate edge wear, including small chips at the spine ends and corners, light rubbing, and a short closed tear, but remains visually appealing and structurally sound, grading Very Good+. The copyright page states 'First Edition- and includes a full number line (10-1), confirming a first printing.

An important and still widely discussed contribution to WWII historiography, this work remains a notable - if debated - account of Rommel's life and legacy, appealing to collectors of military history and first editions alike.

David Irving (b. 1938) is a British writer known for his works on World War II, particularly focusing on German military figures and leadership. His early books gained attention for their use of archival research, though his later reputation became highly controversial due to disputed interpretations of historical evidence. His work continues to be cited and debated within WWII historiography. He was found to be a Holocaust denier in a British court in 2000 as a result of a failed libel case.

Seller Inventory # NF.IRV.1977.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trail of the Fox 1st Ed 1977 Rommel Irving NF/VG+ DJ Maps
• Publisher: Thomas Congdon Books / E. P. Dutton, New York
• Publication Date: 1977
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jacket design by Paul Bacon
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography
  • Non-Fiction
  • History