December 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 18th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #977:

''The New York Times'' From 2 September 1939 -- ''Germans Attack Poles on 4 Fronts'' -- First Reporting on WWII With Photographs

2 September 1939 edition of the ''The New York Times'' reporting Germany's invasion of Poland and the subsequent ultimatums issued by Britain and France. Headline reads ''Britain and France Send Ultimatums'' and paper's interior shows the first photographs of World War II. Front page features a map of Poland's frontiers and multiple articles from around Europe reporting on the conflict. Expected toning to paper running 18pp. and measuring 16.75'' x 22.25''. Chipping to left edge from previous binding. Overall very good plus.