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Lot #79: Original WWII 1940 Des Moines Sunday Register Newspaper w/ COA - France Purges 15 Generals

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$14.00

Time Remaining:

Closed (bidding was extended)

End time:

Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:18:15 PM

An authentic, complete 82-page edition of the Des Moines Sunday Register dated Sunday, May 26, 1940. Features major front-page World War II headlines covering the Battle of France, including "FRANCE PURGES 15 GENERALS" and Nazi army troop movements into Belgium. Sourced from Historic Newspaper Archives, Inc., this piece comes complete with its Certificate of Authentication, care instruction sheet, clear vinyl showcase sleeve, and original cardboard presentation box. Highlights: Publication: Des Moines Sunday Register Date: May 26, 1940 Subject: WWII Western Front / Battle of France headlines Includes: Certificate of Authentication (COA), care guide, clear vinyl protective sleeve, and archive box Condition: Vintage original newspaper. Stored in a protective vinyl sleeve with expected age-appropriate paper toning and yellowing along margins. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Wed, November 11 2026

Category A: 09:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Pickup Location:  North 24th Street, San Jose, CA, 95116 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM

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Bid Amount

Nov 10, 2026, 4:16:15 AM UTC

$14.00

Nov 10, 2026, 4:12:01 AM UTC

$11.00

Nov 10, 2026, 4:12:01 AM UTC

$10.00

Nov 9, 2026, 6:47:06 AM UTC

$8.00

Nov 9, 2026, 6:47:06 AM UTC

$7.00

Nov 7, 2026, 5:41:03 PM UTC

$6.00

Nov 7, 2026, 5:41:03 PM UTC

$5.00

Nov 7, 2026, 1:06:07 AM UTC

$3.00

Nov 6, 2026, 11:55:00 AM UTC

$2.00

Nov 2, 2026, 8:48:17 AM UTC

$1.00

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