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While it is a huge topic, I am well-versed in World War II generally. There is a huge wealth of information available on the internet, HOWEVER, one has to know the trash from the gems. Many sites which are not obviously credible (govt, university, and museum sites, for ex.), provide erroneous information (intentionally or otherwise).
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BA in history, and been reading and studying WW2 as my 'hobby' for 30 years. Regular contributor to several online forums in military history, WW2, and related areas and topics.
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BA, History (Secondary Education), with minor in Geography
US Army Engineer Officer (Officer Basic and Advanced Courses)
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You are here: Experts > Homework Help > 20th Century History > 20th Century History > sino japenese hostilities 1937
Expert: Tom - 8/25/2008
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morning tom i have just recent discovered a photo album in my familys belongings called the sino japanese hostilities 1937 with 110 actual photos in it i know its rare but have no idea of price it is by ah fong thanks john
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I've pondered this, wondering how to even answer it. Reason is simple - I haven't really bought true relics, am not in that line of work (or hobby). So I have no real experience to offer you. Still, since you asked, here are a few thoughts:
First I would tell you that photos of distant events are not likely to be of much _monetary_ value, unless they are that rare item that is proof of something unproven, or at least unusually dramatic.
Examples, I can think of:
* New photos of the bombing of Pearl Harbor
* Film of Hitler at a concentration camp
* A photo of the Hiroshima bomb from the ground
Otherwise, photos are likely to be of little dollar value, but of historical value to history organizations (museums, esp.). A museum that could be contacted that might have interest is the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. You may think "but this is not the Jewish Holocaust" and you would be right - but they are interested in showing other attempts at genocide (Rwanda, China).
Still, if you wish to try and sell, there are a number of online militaria-type sales companies that could be contacted. They tend to focus on true militaria items like swords and uniforms, but it's worth a try. I hate to sound like someone paranoid about foriegners, but I would be even more cautious of foriegn-based companies.
Final bit of advice is to search the web for similar items to see if there is either this specific item, or something that is similar. It might give you a feel for rough valuation.
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