Lot 184

Chicago Tribune September 1-15, 1939 Bound Volume

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Chicago Tribune September 1-15, 1939 Bound Volume

Current Bid: $5

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 15, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

18x24This archival lot comprises a professionally bound collection of original issues of the Chicago Tribune newspaper, covering the period from September 1 to September 15, 1939. This specific date range documents the onset of World War II, including the invasion of Poland and the subsequent declarations of war. The issues are housed in a large-format folio library binding of black textured cloth. The front cover is inset with a small gold-stamped label reading Chicago Tribune WORLD'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER. The spine features gold-stamped identification reading CHICAGO TRIBUNE SEPT. 1-15 1939. The volume includes full daily and Sunday editions. Primary headline coverage features historical reports such as SPAIN ORGANIZES DEFENSES, BUT IS OPPOSED TO WAR, Britain Spurns Nazis' 11th Hour Plan, and photo-documentation of the Westerplatte defense. Interior sections include the Graphic Section with color rotogravure printing, Saturday News of New Books, and comics including Dick Tracy and Smitty. The volume contains extensive period commercial advertising for national brands such as Kellogg's Corn Flakes and Post Toasties, alongside local Chicago retail advertisements for Mandel's and Lane Bryant. 24.5 inches x 17.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

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