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U-BOATS OFF EASTCOAST -AUSTRALIANS ATTACK MALAYA 1-1942 WWII January 20 NY Times
U-BOATS OFF EASTCOAST -AUSTRALIANS ATTACK MALAYA 1-1942 WWII January 20 NY Times

U-BOATS OFF EASTCOAST -AUSTRALIANS ATTACK MALAYA 1-1942 WWII January 20 NY Times

$ 20.85

Availability: 20 in stock
  • 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.”
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original NY Times Newspaper: WWII 1-1942 Historic World War 2 Birthday
  • Country of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    WWII THE NEW YORK TIMES ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER  -
    Special Rare "Rag Edition"
    War Edition - Birthday - Birth-Date - Special Occasion - Research
    January 20 1942
    (Most dates in 1942 available, please contact us through ebay messaging with your requirements if not in our store)
    34 PAGES 22.5" X 16"
    FRONT COVER HEADLINES:
    U-BOATS OFF COAST HIT 4TH SHIP;
    AFTER 22 DIE IN BLAZING TANKER;
    AUSTRALIANS ATTACK IN MALAYA
    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.
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    Professional high quality packing.