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Original West German newspapers spanning the period immediately before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
This lot includes six (6) original issues of Deutsche Wochen-Zeitung, a West German weekly focused on national politics, culture, and economics. The issues date from 1987 to 1990, covering the late Cold War period through the post-Wall, pre-reunification transition in Germany.
Lot Details
• Publication: Deutsche Wochen-Zeitung
• Country of origin: West Germany (FRG)
• Date range: 1987–1990
• Quantity: 6 original newspapers
• Language: German
• Format: Original vintage newsprint (not reproductions)
Historical Context
These papers document political and social discourse during a transformational period in German history, including:
• The final years of the Cold War
• The collapse of the Berlin Wall (1989)
• The transitional period leading up to German reunification (1990)
They offer primary-source insight into public debate and national identity during a moment of rapid political change.
Condition
• Original, unrestored newspapers
• Normal age-related toning consistent with vintage newsprint
• No modern reproductions
• Please review photos for exact condition and issue details
Shipping
• Shipped flat and well-protected
• Carefully packed to prevent folds or edge damage
