Richthofen, A True Story of the Red Baron by William E. Burrows. First Edition. Published by Harcourt, Brace and World Inc., NY, 1969. Hardcover. With illustrations. With authograph of Karl Bodenschatz, 1890 to 1979, a German general who was the adjutant to Manfred von Richthofen in World War I and the liaison officer between Hermann Goering and Adolf Hitler in World War II. The lot includes the original envelope from Karl Bodenschatz addressed to collector Stephen Bumball. Baron Manfred von Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, 1892 to 1918, was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors, World War I History, Militaria, Authographs.