General Auction Including Collectables, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 82:
Description
A collection of five vintage British newspapers and periodicals printed entirely on paper, dating from the early to mid-20th century. The collection includes notable mastheads such as The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Family Herald, Sheffield Telegraph, and The Times. Key historical content includes coverage of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighted by the Sheffield Telegraph headline ELIZABETH II IS PROCLAIMED The New Queen Arrives Home Today, dated February 7, 1952. Other content features wartime coverage, including the headline GREAT BRITAIN AT WAR, and an issue of the Daily Mail dated April 27, 1923. Period advertisements are visible throughout the collection, including prominent placements for BEECHAM’S PILLS and PHILMEAD TENNIS RACKETS.
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