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Nice V-E Day Germany Surrenders Nazis Quit 1945 World War II WWII old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394182476082
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OREGONIAN, Portland, May 8, 1945 * Germany Surrenders * V-E day - Nazis quit The banner headline announces: "NAZIS SURRENDER, LONG WAR ENDS; ALLIES DESIGNATE TUESDAY V-E DAY" with related subheads. Present are 24 pages as are called for, although the pagination is odd. Library stamp in the masthead/headline, good condition.
France Germany Armistice Forest of Compiegne Hitler World War II 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374191632982
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 24, 1940 * France-Germany armistice * Adolph Hitler - Nazis * German occupation zone set The front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN ASSAILS NAZI TERMS, CALLS PETAIN REGIME 'SLAVE'" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the surrender of France to Germany Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
V-E Day Germany Surrenders Nazis Germans Quit 1945 World War II WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374184378233
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, May 8, 1945 * Germany Surrenders * V-E day - Nazis quit The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Germany's Surrender" Unusual to have a first report from America's financial publication. Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Ernie Pyle World War II Stars and Stripes Correspondent 1945 Military Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 394198906963
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 2, 1945 This famous 4 page military newspaper has various World War II reports with much on the closing days of the European War and the end of Nazi Germany. However the key item in this issue is a one column heading on page 2 that reads: "'Sweating Out' Carrier Pilots Jars the Nerves" which is a correspondence by famous WWII American Journalist Ernie Pyle. Includes a small photo of Pyle as well. Complete issue with 8 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally god.
Japanese Surrendering Atomic Bombs Taking Effect World War II 1945 old Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 374208979200
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1945 * Japanese surrendering * Atomic bombs taking affect * A few days away to make it official The front page has a nice banner headline: "'WAR GOES ON,' SAYS MACARTHUR; ALLIES STUDY SURRENDER OFFER" with subhead. and related photo. (see) Nice for display. Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.
Adolph Hitler Operation Valkyrie Murder Conspirators Photos 1944 WWII Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 394195257239
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK POST, August 9, 1944 * Operation Valkyrie conspirators executions (day of) * Adolph Hitler murder plot failure * Erwin Von Witzleben and more The front page has a one column heading: "First Hitler Bomb Trial Photos" with photo. (see) Two more related photos are on page 3. Complete with 44 pages, tabloid size, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine.
Alcatraz Island Prison Riot The Rock San Francisco California 1946 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374169383581
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1946 * Alcatraz Island prison riot * San Francisco Bay "The Rock" The front page has a three column headline: "ALCATRAZ BATTLE PRESSED, 'DEAL' DENIED TO CONVICTS; 2 GUARDS DEAD, 13 INJURED" with subheads. (see) Related photos on page 3. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & ... See More
George S. Patton Takes Command in North Africa Photo 1943 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394141142981
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1943 * General George S. Patton promoted * Takes control in North Africa campaign * World War II - WWII The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Patton Commands in Mid-Tunisia; Leads Americans in Offensive" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Historic USS Missouri Battleship Japan Surrenders Signing 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374154946234
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, Sept. 2, 1945 * Japan officially surrenders * Douglass MacArthur * USS Missouri signing * World War II is over (V-J) The 2-line banner headline reports the official end of World War II with the signing of the surrender document on board the battleship Missouri the following day: "TRUMAN, M'ARTHUR AND NIMITZ BROADCAST SURRENDER SIGNING" with various related subheads. But perhaps most striking is the front page photo of General MacArthur embracing an emaciated General Wainwright, a P.O.W. at the hands of the Japanese for 3 years. Present are 3 complete sections with 34 pages, which may or may not be the complete newspaper. Nice condition.
Nice Japanese Surrenders End of World War II Peace V-J Day 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394135768932
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Aug. 14, 1945 * World War II ends * Japanese surrenders * Nice headline for display See the photo for the nice--if not politically correct--front page with the banner headline in red ink above the masthead: "NIPS SURRENDER". This is a special "EXTRA" edition, as noted in red ink as well. Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition. A nice display issue with the red ink.
D-Day Invasion U.S. Marines Invade France Beaches 1944 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374152862925
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS--EXTRA, New York, June 6, 1944 * D-Day invasion of France (1st report) * World War II German defense The banner head proudly proclaims: "INVASION BEGINS ! " "Troops Strike in Northern France" with many more related subheads. Also photos of General Eisenhower and General Montgomery. Complete in 18 pages, very nice condition.
Rare Germans Germany Occupation Island of Guernsey 1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374133861627
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 5, 1942 * Rare German occupation title * World War II - WWII Among the front page reports are: "480,000 Tons of Anglo-American Shipping Lost In Ten Days" "Roosevelt Has Forgotten His Past" "British Attack Incessantly--Superior Forces Repelled" and more. Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition. This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the war.
Great President FDR Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs GA DEATH 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394098066562
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SENTINEL, Grand Junction, Colorado, April 12, 1945 * Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death * Great issue for display The screaming banner headline--in red ink--takes the top on-third of the front page: "ROOSEVELT DIES TODAY" with the subhead: "President Dies, Cerebral Hemorrhage This Afternoon at Warm Springs, Ga. Truman Notified; Cabinet Is Called" with photos of both Franklin Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman. Presumed complete in 10 pages, very nice condition and a great display issue. And nice to have a same-day report as most newspapers reported his death in their April 13 edition.
NAZIS COLLAPSING Germany Surrendering World War II V-E Day Nears 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394098065141
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, New York, May 5, 1945 * Nazis surrendering * V-E Day nears This banner headline essentially predicts the end of the war in Europe which would happen 2 days later: "NAZI ARMIES SURRENDER ON ALL AMERICAN FRONTS" with related subheads. The complete 22 page issue, minor cracking at the central fold, generally good condition.
D-DAY INVASION U.S. Marines Invade France Beaches 1944 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374106962299
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BUFFALO COURIER EXPRESS, New York, June 7, 1944 * D-Day invasion of France * World War II German defense The banner headline announces the successes of the Allied forces' D-Day invasion one day later: "TROOPS POUR INTO FRANCE" "Roosevelt Reports Invasion on Schedule, American Naval & Aerial Losses Light" and related subhead including: "Allies Attain Solid Grip on Strip Along Cherbourg Coast" with a map showing the invasion area. The complete 20 page issue, mild wear at the margins & central fold, generally good condition.
Nice JAPANESE SURRENDERS End of World War II PEACE V-J Day 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374079257965
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BOSTON HERALD, Aug. 14, 1945 * World War II ends * Japanese surrenders * Nice headline for display The front pages has a banner headline: "TOKYO SAYS JAPS QUIT" and more with subheads and related photo. Nice for display. Complete with 16 pages, a little spine and central fold wear, generally good.
GERMANY vs. RUSSIA 1st Day of Battle Amongst World War II 1941 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374053759807
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 23, 1941 * Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day * World War II, WWII The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMBERS RAID RUSS CITIES; THREE BORDER TOWNS FALL" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display. Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
GUERNSEY German Occupation of the Channel Islands NAZIS Takeover 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394055549341
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1940 * German occupation of the Channel Islands (1st report) * Island of Guernsey - English Channel The front page has a one column heading: "NAZI FORCES TAKE THE CHANNEL ISLES" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. wikipedia notes: The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi Germany for most of the Second World War, from 30 June 1940 until their liberation on 9 May 1945. The Bailiwick of Jersey and Bailiwick of Guernsey are two British Crown dependencies in the English Channel, near the coast of Normandy. The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Empire to be invaded and occupied by German forces during the wa... See More
POST PEARL HARBOR ATTACK World War II Declared 1941 Honolulu Hawaii Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374036007446
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, December 22, 1941 * United States at war in Pacific * Post Pearl Harbor attack * America enters World War II * FRONT LEAF ONLY *** The front page has a banner headline: "80,000 JAPANESE ATTACK P. I." with subheads. (see) Great to have in this Honolulu publication just 15 days after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Very rare as such. FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2), irregular along the margins but no text loss, minor wear a the folds, nice for display as such.
INVASION OF SALAMAUA-LAE New Guinea Naval Campaign World War II 1942 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394021053494
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942 * Invasion of Salamaua-Law * Territory of New Guinea * Imperial Japanese Navy The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 44 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.
JEWISH HOLOCAUST Extermination POLAND Jews NAZIS Atrocities 1944 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374001099886
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. Issues with content related to the numerous atrocities perpetrated upon humanity during this era help to verify what some feebly attempt to deny. It's interesting to note that many such reports never made it to the front page... and in the case of numerous newspapers... never made it to print at all. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of Sir Winston Churchill's famous quote: "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1944 * Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public * Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations Page 6 has one column headlines: "POLE SAYS NAZIS PLAN SLAVE TOWN," "Reports 75,000-Acre P... See More
JEWISH HOLOCAUST Extermination Polish Jews NAZIS Atrocities 1942 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373998803767
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942 * Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time * Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germans' Killings Total 1,400,000" See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish population was most prevalent. Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being realized. What better evidence to confirm of what really happened then having a 1st hand account from the day it... See More
DOOLITTLE RAID James Jimmy JAPAN Bombers Attack 1st 1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373992311098
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1942 * The famous Doolittle raid of Japan * U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers * USS Hornet aircraft carrier The front page has a one column heading: "TOKYO NOW TELLS OF 10 U.S. PLANES" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved due to secrecy. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 41 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. wikipedia notes: The Doolittle Raid, on 18 April 1942, was the first air raid by the United States to strike the Japanese Home Islands (specifically Honshu) during World War II. By demonstrating that Japan itself was vulnerable to American... See More
PRE BATTLE OF THE BULGE Third Army General George S. Patton 1944 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373989488599
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1944 * Third United States Army * General George S. Patton * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The front page has a banner headline: "3D ARMY GAINS 5 MILES, SPLITS MAGINOT LINE" with subheads that include: "Patton's Forces Mile From St. Avold, Key Town Below Saarbruecken" and more. (see) Much more on other World war II events of the day. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON World War II Pre Battle of the Bulge 1944 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393996957030
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1944 * General George S. Patton * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY POURS ACROSS THE SAAR" with subheads that include: "Third of Sarreguemines Is Taken as Patton Speeds Offensive" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Force Foe Back In Vital Reich Region". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
DOOLITTLE RAID James Jimmy JAPAN Bombers OFFICIAL World War II 1943 NY Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393986097794
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1943 * The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report * U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers * USS Hornet aircraft carrier The front page has two column headings that read: "Hornet Was 'Shangri-la' For Doolittle Tokyo Raid" "War Department Reveals That All but One of 16 Bombers Crashed, but 64 of 80 Men Returned--8 Believed Captured" This was the official report on the Jimmy Doolittle raid on Japan in which he led about one year earlier. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 52 pages, rag edition in great condition. wikipedia notes: The Doolittle Raid, on 18 April 1942, was the first air raid by the United States to stri... See More
BATTLE OF CORREGIDOR Island Manila Bay Surrenders Japanese 1942 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393975882091
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 6, 1942 * United States surrender Corregidor (day of) * Manila Bay, Philippines * World War II - WWII The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "CORREGIDOR SURRERNDERS TO JAPS" with subheads. Nice for display. Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
JAPAN SURRENDERING Douglas MacArthur PHOTO World War II WWII 1945 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393952533393
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1945 * Japan's surrender terms stated * Douglas MacArthur to be in charge * V-J Day days away The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES TO LET HIROHITO REMAIN SUBJECT TO OCCUPATION CHIEF; M'ARTHUR IS SLATED FOR POST" with various related subheads and a photo of: "Gen. Douglas MacArthur" . Complete 1st section with 44 pages, light toning at the central fold, generally nice.
DOUGLAS MacARTHUR Marines Land OCCUPATION OF JAPAN 1945 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393944876543
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1945 * United States Marines land on Japan * General Douglas MacArthur takes control * World War II American Occupation begins The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "M'ARTHUR OPENS HEADQUARTERS IN YOKOHAMA; FINDS JAPANESE ACTING IN FULL 'GOOD FAITH'; FREED PRISONERS CHARGE BRUTALITY BY FOE" with many subheads and related photo. Coverage on the initial landing in Japan by the United States Marines and General Douglas MacArthur soon after the end of World War II. The official signing on the USS Missouri would take place two days later. Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, rag edition in very nice con... See More
USS RANGER United States Navy Aircraft Carrier Sinking HOAX 1943 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373936681774
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, April 26, 1943 * USS Ranger (CV-4) Sinking hoax by Nazis * United States Navy aircraft carrier - WWII The front page has a five column heading: "Sub claims U. S. carrier" with subhead: "Ranger sunk by U-boat say Nazis" (see) Other World War II reporting. Complete with 32 pages, larger tabloid size measuring 19 x 13 inches, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice. wikipedia notes: On 25 April 1943, German radio announced "Achtung! Achtung! We are proud to announce that a German submarine has sunk the United States aircraft carrier Ranger in the North Atlantic!" Following this broadcast, German news releases reported that Commander Otto von Bülow of the U-boat U-404, perso... See More
FINANCIAL ASPECT Pearl Harbor Attack U.S. Entering WWII 1941 Wall Street Journal
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393938201134
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WALL STREET JOURNAL--Pacific Coast Edition, San Francisco, Dec. 11, 1941 * Financial aspect of Pearl Harbor attack (4 days prior) * United States is at war with the Axis The banner headline across the top reads: "Permanent Light Controls to Enforce Blackouts Faced on Coast" with various subheads and more. As might be expected from a finance newspaper, there is much content concerning how the war is and will be affecting the economy (see). Complete in 10 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes at the blank spine margin, generally very nice.
NAZIS Germany SURRENDER V-E Day WWII Over w/ Photos 1945 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393913855148
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 9, 1945 * World War II - WWII * Germany surrenders * European theatre ends The two line bold, banner headline announces: "NAZIS SIGN NEW SURRENDER; PEACE RATIFIED IN BERLIN" with subheads and a color illustration showing Dwight Eisenhower with the ghosts of other American military heroes in the background. Related photos on the back page. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Nice JAPAN SURRENDERS V-J Day World War II WWII Over PEACE in 1945 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373915043699
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, EXTRA, Aug. 15, 1945 * World War II ends * V-J day The front page has a great banner headline in large lettering: "PEACE FORCES JAPAN CRISIS" with subheads and a print beneath of Japan's flag broken and in flames. Much more inside. Also reporting on the loss of the USS Indianapolis. Complete first section only with 12 pages, nice condition.
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING ENDS w/ Extermination of All Jews 1943 WWII Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373850070765
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1943 * Warsaw Ghetto Uprising ends in failure * German occupied Poland - Nazi atrocities * Jewish resistance - Jews This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "ALL WARSAW JEWS HELD 'LIQUIDATED'" "Rabbi Miller Gets Report of Final Massacre After 60 Nazis Had Been Slain in Ghetto" See photos for text on the end of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Rag edition in very nice condition.
JAPAN SURRENDERS Japs Nips V-J Day World War II WWII Over PEACE 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393820563806
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: PEORIA JOURNAL-TRANSCRIPT--EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1945 * Japan Surrenders (early 1st report) * Great issue for display * World War II over The large & bold banner headline announces: "PEACE ! " with another banner head: "Japanese Accept Big Four Terms" plus other related subheads. Also 3 photos of General Douglas MacArthur headed: " 'Doug' Will Dictate To Emperor". Complete in 20 pages, a bit of minor toning & perforation at the central fold, several creases, nice condition.
General SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER JR. Battle of Okinawa KILLED 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373833907567
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, June 19, 1945 * Battle of Okinawa, Japan ending * General Simon B. Buckner death * Tenth United States Army commander The front page has a four column headline: "BUCKNER, OKINAWA COMMANDER, KILLED BY SHELL AS HIS MEN SMASH FOE'S LINE; JAPANESE FLEEING SOUTHWARD IN OPEN" with subheads. General Buckner was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highest-ranking United States military officer lost to enemy fire during World War II. He would remain the highest-ranking U.S. military member to be killed by a foreign armed action until the death of Lieut. General Timothy Maude during the September 11 attacks. Also on the front page is a three column ... See More
Nice JAPANESE SURRENDERS End of World War II PEACE V-J Day 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373833907366
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, Aug. 14, 1945 * World War II ends * Japanese surrenders * Nice headline for display The bold, banner headline above the masthead announces: "Tokyo Radio Says: JAPS ACCEPT PEACE ! " with related subheads. The first section (of 2) with pages 1-12, very nice condition.
HERMANN GOERING Albert Kesselring World War II Nazis CAPTURED 1945 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373822745421
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1945 * Hermann Goering * Albert Kesselring * Franz Ritter von Epp The front page has a three column headline: "GOERING TAKEN" with subheads: "Goering Yields to 7th Army; Kesselring, Quisling Taken" "Marshal Says Hitler Arrested Him, Ordered Him Executed, But Airmen Saved Him--von Epp Also Taken a Prisoner". First report coverage on the capture of Hermann Goering and others. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.
TAKIJIRO ONISHI Kamikaze Airplane Attacks Leader SUICIDE Death 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373811709148
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS, August 17, 1945 * Takijirō Ōnishi suicide death * "Father of the kamikaze attacks" In a rather rare war-related headline some 3 days after the surrender of Japan essentially ending the war, the banner head above the masthead announces: "JAPS BATTLE YANK PLAINES OVER TOKIO" plus; "Jap Kamikaze Corps Chief Takes Own Life" with other related subheads. The complete first section (of 2) with pages 1-14, very nice condition.
USS REUBEN JAMES Destroyer 1st WWII U.S. Warship Sunk Nazi Torpedo1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373784694781
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, October 31, 1941 * USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report) * 1st American warship casualty in WWII The front page has a nice banner headline: "AMERICAN WARSHIP SUNK" with subhead, photo and related map. First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st U.S. warship casualty of World War II. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally good.
NAZIS COLLAPSING Germany Surrendering World War II V-E Day Nears 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393468122971
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HERALD EXPRESS, War Extra, Los Angeles, May 5, 1945 * Nazis surrendering * V-E Day nears The front page features a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "ALL EUROPE FIGHTING IS ENDED FOR YANKS" with many subheads and related photo showing several captured Germans. Nice for display. More on the following pages. Complete with 20 pages, a little wear and archival mending along the central fold, generally nice.
PANAMA BAY City Naval Battle Thousand Days' War Lautaro Sinking 1902 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373590834543
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 20, 1902 * Panama Bay naval battle * Colombian & rebel warships * Thousand Days' War * Sinking of the Lautaro The top of the front page has a two column headline: "NAVAL ENGAGEMENT IN PANAMA HARBOR" with subhead. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this era in paper. Complete with 6 pages, small library stamps within the masthead, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
FALL OF ROME ITALY Liberation by Allies U.S. TROOPS 1944 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393291796034
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY NEWS, New York, June 5, 1944 * Fall of Rome, Italy - liberated by the allies * D-Day invasion of France 1 day away * World War II - WWII Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with the headline: "ROME FALLS; ALLIES PRESS FLEEING FOE" with a photo of American troops rolling into Rome. Related reports inside. Tabloid-size, complete in 32 pages, minor wear at the margins, good condition.
GERMANY Adolph Hitler Germans to Declare War RUSSIA 1941 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393254855014
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, War Extra, June 20, 1941 * Adolph Hitler to declare war on Russia * Germans marching orders close * Pre-United States involvement The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZI-RUSS WAR CRISIS" with subheads. Nice for display. Hitler would declare war on Russia two days later. Complete 1st section only with all 14 pages, nice condition.
CALIFORNIA COAST ATTACKED Ellwood Oil Field Shelled by JAPAN 1942 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373492786273
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Feb. 24, 1942 * Attack on California coast * Ellwood oil field shelling * Japanese submarine I-17 The front page has a three column photo with heading: "Army and Navy Planes Hunt Jap Sub Off Pacific Coast" with subhead. (see) This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick were destroyed—but its implications were severe. The bombardment at Ellwood was the first shelling of the mainland United States during World War II, and it sparked an invasion panic among an American populace not used dealing with war on the home front. A day later, reports of enemy aircraft led to the so-called “Battle of Los Angeles,” in which American a... See More
BATTLE OF BRITAIN London Airplane Bombings NAZIS 1940 World War II Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393173013534
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1940 * Battle of Britain * London bombings * WWII Nazi bombers The top of the front page has a four column headline: "400 NAZI PLANES BOMB BRITISH COAST; 60 REPORTED LOST IN ALL-DAY ATTACK; BERLIN SAYS 89 OF FOE WERE DOWNED" plus related subheads. (see) More on page 3. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Great JAPANESE SURRENDERS End of World War II PEACE V-J Day 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393048834128
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WILMINGTON NEWS--EXTRA, North Carolina, August 14, 1945 * World War II ends * Japanese surrenders * Terrific headline for display When it comes to huge, screaming headlines on the end of World War II they can't possibly get much better than this. Taking about three-quarters of the front page, in letters 8 1/4 and 4 7/8 inches high, is: "JAPS QUIT ! " with subhead: "Truman Confirms War's End". Given the pagination of the 4 pages being the front page, then 4 (on the reverse of the front page), 5 and 6, I believe this to be complete as a 4 page "Extra". Typically page 2 would be on the reverse of the front page. An exceptional issue, the likes of which are rarely found. Four pages (see above), mild wear at th... See More
ITALY ENTERS WWII Benito Mussolini Announcement World War II 1940 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373304959389
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 2nd WAR EXTRA, June 10, 1940 * Italy enters World War II - WWII (1st report) * Benito Mussolini's announcement The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "ITALY DECLARES WAR" with subhead. Nice for display. Complete 1st section only with pages 1 to 16, light toning and minor wear at the central fold and spine, generally good. wikipedia notes: On 10 June 1940, as the French government fled to Bordeaux before the German invasion, declaring Paris an open city, Mussolini felt the conflict would soon end and declared war on Britain and France. As he said to the Army's Chief-of-Staff, Marshal Badoglio: I only need a few thousand dead so that I can sit at the peace ... See More
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING Nazis German Occupied POLAND Jews 1944 WWII Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392955732754
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1944 * Warsaw Ghetto Uprising * German occupied Poland * Jewish resistance - Jews The top of page 5 has one column headings: "POLE TELLS STORY OF GHETTO BATTLE" "Nine-Day Conflict in Warsaw Began Spontaneously, Says Underground Courier", "Germans' Losses Heavy" "3,000 Jews Used Smuggled and home-Made Arms Against Big Force". (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Best CALIFORNIA COAST ATTACKED Ellwood Oil Field Shelled by JAPAN 1942 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373226059412
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES HERALD EXPRESS, California, Feb. 24, 1942 * Attack on California coast * Ellwood oil field shelling * Japanese submarine I-17 * Best title to be had ? (rare) The bold headline proclaims: "HUNT JAP U-BOAT IN RAID ON SOUTHLAND" with a smaller banner: "2 U.S. Ships Wrecked; 189 Die". One of the subhead notes: "Sub Shells Oil Field Near Santa Barbara" with other related subheads. This brief yet very historic shelling only caused minor damage to the oil field—a pump house and a single oil derrick were destroyed—but its implications were severe. The bombardment at Ellwood was the first shelling of the mainland United States during World War II, and it sparked an invasion panic among an American populace not u... See More