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1-1941 WWII January 22 BRITISH SMASH TOBRUK GWTW BOBBY FELLER CLEVELAND 501ST

$ 10.55

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original NY Times Newspaper: WWII 501ST PARACHUTE BATTALION - AIR DEFENSE TEST
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: “Wonderful example of this NY Times Newspaper "Rag Edition". Excellent unread like condition.This edition is made from Rag Pulp which is superior to normal wood pulp issues. The high quality of newsprint was an an expensive process and caused newspaper subscriptions to be far beyond the average citizen. Cotton Paper is superior in both strength and durability to wood pulp-based paper, which may contain high concentrations of acids.Truly a collector can hold history in his hands with a quality of newspaper printing unsurpassed in modern times.”
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    WWII THE NEW YORK TIMES ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER  -
    Special Rare "Rag Edition"
    War Edition - Birthday - Birth-Date - Special Occasion - Research
    JANUARY 1941
    (Most dates in 1941 available, please contact us through ebay messaging with your requirements if not in our store)
    40 PAGES 22.5" X 16"
    FRONT COVER HEADLINES:
    BRITISH SMASH TOBRUK DEFENSES;
    US LIFTS PLANE BAN FOR SOVIET;
    RIOTS SWEEP RUMANIA, NAZIS MOVE
    INSIDE COVER
    ON THE LOOKOUT FOR 'ENEMY' PLANES AS UNITED STATES STAGED IT'S FIRST LARGE SCALE AIR DEFENSE TEST
    UNITED STATES TROOPS IN TRAINING FOR SKY-TO-EARTH WARFARE - 501ST PARACHUTE BATTALION
    GONE WITH THE WIND ADVERT
    EIGHTEEN SEAMEN LOST THEIR LIVES AS FISHING SCHOONER SANK OFF BOSTON
    BOBBY FELLER SIGNS WITH CLEVELAND CUBS FOR HIGHEST SALARY EVER PAID A PITCHER
    Special and rare "rag edition":-
    "The rag edition was produced on a very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy many years into the future. Given the subscription cost it is not surprising that libraries rather than individuals were the primarily subscribers".
    "
    The Times discontinued the rag edition in 1953".
    Wonderful birthday gift with topical news from home and abroad including numerous photographs, stories, fashion and adverts.
    We have a collection of these stunning newspapers and other titles from the 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's for January, February, March, April, May, June, July August, September, October, November and December. Covering many dates in any given month.
    Please don't hesitate to contact us through eBay messaging with any specific dates or inquiries.
    Professional high quality packing.