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WW2 WWII LOT OF 7 1943 Front Page Newspaper Headlines SICILY INVADED! Maps Pics!

$ 27.45

Availability: 95 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: All 7 are only the front page. Please see photos for more information. Additional information about condition is included in the "Item Description" section. Papers are stored in two bundles in clear acid-free plastic sleeves with one end open.

    Description

    Authentic (
    not a reprint
    ) Lot of Seven 1943 Front Page Newspaper Headlines featuring the Campaign in Sicily:
    Please see photos for additional information
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 10, 1943
    Condition: Slightly rough along the left hand edge with a couple of small tears that slightly encroach on the text, No additional wear along the center horizontal crease
    Headline "SICILY INVADED"
    Photo and map of bombing of Japanese base Munda
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 11, 1943
    Condition: Extensive taping along right hand edge and center horizontal crease, please see photo, does not affect front page map but does affect lower edge of photo
    Headline, article, map and photo of Allied advancement in Sicily
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 17, 1943
    Condition: Clean and bright, slight smudging along center horizontal crease
    Headline, articles, map and photo of Allied advancement in Sicily
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 25, 1943
    Condition: Clean and bright, slight wear along center horizontal crease
    Headline, article, map of Allied advancement in Sicily
    Article "Goebbles Admits Nazis Can't Take It"
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 27, 1943
    Condition: Extensive taping along right hand edge and center horizontal crease, please see photo, does not affect back side map but does affect lower edge of photo
    Headline "Armistice Parley Reported Under Way..."
    Small article "Patton wants lotion for chapped lips"
    Map of Sicily
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated July 31, 1943
    Condition: Clean and bright, slight smudging along center horizontal crease, there is tape on the second map on the back side - it is practically inperceptable on the front side
    Headline, articles, 2 maps and photo as Mussolini is ousted
    The Philadelphia Inquirer dated August 1, 1943
    Condition: Clean and bright, slight smudging along center horizontal crease
    Headline, articles of progress in Italy and promises of peace
    Map of attacks in southern Italy
    Shipping
    : Stored in a clear acid-free plastic sleeve with one end open.  Will be safely mailed flat and well-supported by cardboard in a poly bubble-mailer.
    I happily combine shipping for like items when possible.  Please send me a message and I will
    promptly
    send a combined shipment invoice.