1945 Stars & Stripes PARIS EDITION HITLER DEAD WWII May 2 EXTRA Complete Origina For Sale

1945 Stars & Stripes PARIS EDITION HITLER DEAD WWII May 2 EXTRA Complete OriginalDescriptionOriginal May 2, 1945 Paris Edition EXTRA of The Stars and Stripes, the newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations, carrying one of the most dramatic headlines of World War II:“HITLER DEAD”Published only days before the end of the war in Europe, the enormous front-page headline reports the German radio announcement of Adolf Hitler’s death and the succession of Admiral Karl Dönitz, along with Winston Churchill’s statement that peace appeared close at hand.This is the desirable Paris Edition, priced at 1 franc and issued Wednesday, May 2, 1945. The newspaper is complete with all 8 pages present and in the correct order. Interior coverage captures history as it was unfolding, including the final fighting in Europe, Dönitz and the collapse of Nazi Germany, Mussolini’s death, Okinawa, B-29 operations against Japan, and other major wartime developments.Provenance: This newspaper came from the personal effects of a World War II veteran who served in Europe during the D-Day era, giving the piece an appropriate period connection beyond simply being a surviving newspaper.Condition: Good condition for an original 80+ year-old wartime newspaper. Complete with all pages present. The paper displays very well with a strong, bold headline and clear front-page photograph. Expected age toning, original fold lines and minor edge/corner wear are present. No attempt has been made to restore or alter the newspaper. Please examine the photographs closely for exact condition.A tremendous original WWII display piece documenting one of the defining moments of the 20th century as American servicemen in Europe were receiving the news—not a later commemorative or reproduction edition.PLEASE LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE PICTURES AS THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS AND I WILL ANSWER THEM TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITIES. I WILL MAIL YOUR PURCHASED ITEM WITH IN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT. A TRACKING NUMBER WILL BE SUPPLIED. IF THE NUMBER HAS BEEN ENTERED, IT IS IN THE ACTUAL POSSESSION OF THE POST OFFICE. PLEASE TRY AND KEEP IN MIND, AFTER IT HAS ENTERED THE MAIL SYSTEM, I HAVE NO CONTROL OF ITS DELIVERY TIME.