Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Framed Newspaper Pages End Of WWII, Europe & Pacific
- Price realized
- $214
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $175
- Category
- Historical & Political Memorabilia
- Sold
- January 25, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 -JANUARY 2025 NEW YEAR'S FINE ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 2) Framed Newspaper front pages regarding the end of WWII: (1) "The Baltimore News-Post", Monday Evening, May 7, 1945, "NAZI WAR ENDS, Unconditional Surrender" with a centered photo of Generals Mark Clark, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Walter Bedell Smith", sight 21.25"h, 15.25"w; (1) "The Cedar Rapids Gazette", August 14, 1945, "JAPS YIELD TO TERMS, Gen MacArthur Named Supreme Commander of Army Occupying Nippon, Announcement Made By President Truman Of Final Surrender" with centered photos of Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur, sight 21,75"h, 16"w, not examined out of frames, both frames 26.25"h, 20.25"w, for shipping total of both 11.45lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.