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945 WWII Newspaper San Francisco Call Bulletin Tojo Photos Vintage Ads Full Issue
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📄 Item Description
Original 1945 WWII Newspaper – The Call Bulletin (San Francisco)
Dated September 12, 1945
This is an authentic, complete vintage newspaper published just weeks after the end of World War II, featuring historic headlines and striking period advertisements.
⭐ Key Features:
* 🗞️ Major WWII Headlines
* “1st Photos Tojo Shot”
* Coverage of post-war Japan and General MacArthur
* U.S. military and surrender developments
* 📍 San Francisco Call Bulletin (historic West Coast publication)
* 📰 Complete multi-page issue
* 🕰️ Dated: September 12, 1945
* 📖 Includes multiple articles on:
* Admiral suicide report
* Black Dragon arrests
* Post-war global updates
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🖼️ Incredible Vintage Advertising
This issue is packed with highly collectible 1940s ads, including:
* Gordon’s Gin
* Shell Motor Oil (“War-Born Motor Oil”)
* Ghirardelli Chocolate
* Fashion ads (hosiery, bras, shoes, dresses)
* WWII-era consumer goods and wartime marketing
* Department store ads (Joseph Magnin, O’Connor Moffatt)
These ads make this paper especially desirable for:
* Interior decor
* Framing
* Historical reference
* Designers and collectors
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📏 Condition
* Original vintage condition (not a reproduction)
* Expected age-related wear:
* Yellowing/patina
* Minor edge wear and folds
* Possible small tears or creasing (see photos)
* Overall very good condition for 1945 newsprint
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🎯 Perfect For:
* WWII collectors
* History enthusiasts
* Vintage advertising collectors
* Prop/staging use
* Framing and display
