THEY KNOW THEY ARE BEATEN. WORLD WAR II. Eighth Army News. SUNDAY MAY 6th 1945

Printed: 1945

Publisher: Eighth Army News.

Dimensions 29 × 41 cm
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Language: English

Size (cminches): 29 x 41

Condition: Very good  (See explanation of ratings)

£118.00
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Dimensions are for the folded newspaper.

      WHAT A WEEK ! A RARE COPY OF A SPECIAL NEWSPAPER 

This is a Martin Frost Vintage News paper. Some old UK newspapers are worth something to collectors, but most are not. Their value depends on historical significance, rarity, the condition of the paper, and how prominent the event is on the page, with front-page coverage of major historical events being most valuable. While some pristine, antique papers can fetch notable sums, most more recent papers are less likely to interest buyers, and many historic newspapers can be found digitized or in archives. 

Factors that Determine Value

  • Historical Significance:
    Newspapers reporting on major events like the coronation of a monarch, the outbreak of a war, or the death of a famous figure are more desirable. 
  • Rarity:
    If fewer people kept copies, a newspaper is more likely to be rare and valuable. 
  • Condition:
    Newspapers are fragile and deteriorate quickly due to the quality of paper they are printed on. Pristine, unblemished, and well-preserved newspapers are worth significantly more. 
  • Prominence of the Story:
    A front-page headline about a major event is far more valuable than an inside page or a smaller article. 
  • Date:
    Papers from a century or more ago, such as those from World War I, are rarer and potentially more valuable than more recent issues. 

Please note: with few exceptions all Martin Frost Vintage News papers are original or an old facsimile of the original. Such are priced for their scarcity and desirability to collectors.                                                                               

 Martin Frost August 29th 2025

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