
Vintage German Newspaper Page featuring Reemtsma OVA Advertisement
This item is a single page from a mid-20th-century German newspaper, likely dating between the 1930s and 1950s. The page is printed on standard newsprint, which shows significant age-related browning (toning) and a visible horizontal fold line across the center. The layout features a prominent black-and-white advertisement for 'Reemtsma OVA Virginia' cigarettes at the top right, a product of the Reemtsma Hamburg company. Below the advertisement is a serious editorial headline titled 'Biologische Kriegsvorbereitungen' (Biological War Preparations), written by Hermann Toelle. The text is set in three dense columns of Fraktur or a similar German gothic-style typeface, typical of German publications of that era. The paper exhibits some fraying at the edges and minor curling, but the print remains legible. There are no obvious signs of moisture damage, though the high acidity of the paper has caused a uniform darkening of the material. The layout and content suggest it is a historical document from a period of high political tension or conflict, likely reflecting the era's preoccupation with modern warfare.
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Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Basic Information
Category
Ephemera & Historical Documents
Appraised On
April 3, 2026
Estimated Value
$45.00 - $75.00
Item Description
This item is a single page from a mid-20th-century German newspaper, likely dating between the 1930s and 1950s. The page is printed on standard newsprint, which shows significant age-related browning (toning) and a visible horizontal fold line across the center. The layout features a prominent black-and-white advertisement for 'Reemtsma OVA Virginia' cigarettes at the top right, a product of the Reemtsma Hamburg company. Below the advertisement is a serious editorial headline titled 'Biologische Kriegsvorbereitungen' (Biological War Preparations), written by Hermann Toelle. The text is set in three dense columns of Fraktur or a similar German gothic-style typeface, typical of German publications of that era. The paper exhibits some fraying at the edges and minor curling, but the print remains legible. There are no obvious signs of moisture damage, though the high acidity of the paper has caused a uniform darkening of the material. The layout and content suggest it is a historical document from a period of high political tension or conflict, likely reflecting the era's preoccupation with modern warfare.
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