#241 • Historic Newspaper Lot Apollo Moon Landing JFK and WWII

Part of FAR 777 - The Splendor of Yesteryear: Fine Antiques, Art & Historic Treasures (timed auction by Farmer Auctions)

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Dec 2, 2026 7:32 PM EST

Collection of historic newspapers and special interest sections, individually housed in clear protective sleeves. Notable front pages and features include The News Journal covering the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing and the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy; The Roanoke Times reporting on the Apollo 1 launch pad fire, the 1969 moon rendezvous, and Lyndon B. Johnson's re-election withdrawal; The New York Times from August 7, 1945, detailing the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Oak Ridge production facilities, as well as an issue from June 4, 1943; a 1980 Mount St. Helens volcano souvenir edition; civil rights and desegregation coverage; mid-century retail advertisements featuring period fashion, Mountain Dew, and Macy's; and more. Items in background not included. Location-Library