German MAUS AFV Super Heavy Tank Rare Vintage Model Art No. 482

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Offered by Over The Blue Horizon and recently obtained in Tokyo is an exceptionally well-done, vintage (1996) publication from Model Art Publishing in Japan: "GERMAN SUPER HEAVY TANK MAUS." Scroll down for pictures! As any AFV expert can tell you, there's not a lot published on this particular German AFV, probably because there were only two prototypes built and both were partially destroyed by the Germans prior to their capture by Soviet forces at the end of WWII. Designed in 1942 by Ferdinand Porsche under direct order from Adolf Hitler, the MAUS was the largest tank design ever built. With a crew of 5 to 6 and weighing in at a massive188 tons, the MAUS was armed with a 128mm main gun and a coaxial 75mm cannon, and covered with 180-240mm of armor. This 112-page, 8.25 x 12.75 inch softcover, published in 1996 and printed on high-quality, glossy paper provides period b/w photographs, line drawings, Japanese text, and a few color photographs of both prototypes. This book also includes a good English language insert of the history of this super-AFV and the photographs are also accompanied by English language captions. Condition of the book is very good with only slight wear to the cover and its corners – it is tight, bright and clean in every respect! Overall, a very good book on the MAUS and a super addition to the library of any serious German AFV historian/modeler. FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING : We offer FREE United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority shipping (4-6 days) with delivery confirmation for this auction to U.S. buyers. Hawaii residents pay 4.166% general excise tax. We wrap your purchase in bubble wrap or tissue, and then protect it with clean, sturdy cardboard to ensure that it arrives in the same condition described in the auction. We mail promptly and send you the delivery confirmation number when your purchase is mailed. Check out our feedback – we take pride in our high customer satisfaction rate. SAVE MONEY WITH MULTIPLE PURCHASES : We invite you to look at our other items for sale or visit our eBay store. Make multiple purchases, combine shipping and save money! For each additional Ebay book (or group of books) you purchase from Over the Blue Horizon and combine shipping, you’ll receive a $5 discount. For example, if you win a $25 book, and then win another book (or set of books) that cost $25, we will take $5 off the total price, bringing it down to $45! Win three, get $10 off, and the savings go on and on .....as you fill up a box. The United States Postal Service now has four sizes of flat-rate boxes which we can use to save you money on shipping. Note: some items being sold by Over The Blue Horizon, such as posters, are not eligible for these savings, but email us if you have any questions. BIDDERS OUTSIDE THE U.S. : We have extensive experience with foreign buyers and welcome your business. You will Your discount will be equal to the free shipping value for U.S. customers. Email us before the auction ends for discounted shipping costs for your country or for any other questions. If you are the winner, we will send you the shipping costs for your country. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit those actions. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : We are committed to make your transaction as smooth as possible, and if you are not happy with your purchase for whatever reason, contact us and we will work something out. Your satisfaction is guaranteed and returns are accepted. read more

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