NEW YORK TIMES - WWII ERA: 1940 Apr.1-15, Jul.1-15, Aug.1-15 & 16-31 broadsheets in four hardbound volumes - Leski Auctions

Lot #374 - NEW YORK TIMES - WWII ERA: 1940 Apr.1-15, Jul.1-15, Aug.1-15 & 16-31 broadsheets in four hardbound volumes

Auction House:

Leski Auctions
Sale Name:

Australian & Historical
Sale Date:

13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941
Lot #:

374
Lot Description:

NEW YORK TIMES - WWII ERA: 1940 Apr.1-15, Jul.1-15, Aug.1-15 & 16-31 broadsheets in four hardbound volumes
Strong coverage of the war in Europe including the German invasion of Denmark and Norway (Apr.9), commencement of Battle of Britain (Jul.11); Japan announcing the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (Aug.2), “Eagle Day” launch of all-out Luftwaffe attack of Southern England (Aug.13); other domestic and international stories covered include the assassination of Leon Trotsky (Aug.22); Sunday issues contain New York Times Book Review supplements plus rotogravure picture sections, numerous evocative advertisements throughout (4 volumes)
Estimate:

A$300 - 400
Realised Price:

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Category:

Books & Manuscripts

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