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Lot #689:

13 August 1945 ''New York Times'' Newspaper -- ''Allies To Loose Mighty Blows on Japan If Surrender Is Not Made by Noon Today...''

13 August 1945 issue of ''The New York Times'' with the headline ''U.S. Irked at Delay'', as the world waits for surrender news from Japan. Headlines read, ''Erroneous 'Flash' of Surrender Starts Many Wild Celebrations'' and ''Pledges That Britain Will Help Guard Bomb's Secret Until It Can be Fully Regulated''. An interesting photo shows dozens of people waiting outside the White House gates for ''news from Japan''. Front and last page only; 2pp. measures 16.5'' x 22.5''. Chipping, toning and separation to left-hand spine. Overall very good.