6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
Two ways to bid:
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$0 | $25 |
$500 | $50 |
$1,000 | $100 |
$2,000 | $250 |
$5,000 | $500 |
$10,000 | $1,000 |
$20,000 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $10,000 |
Sep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
Teletype, 7 x 7.25 in.
Breaking news announcing the end of the war in Europe, which occurred on May 7, 1945. The bulletin reads:
REIMS, FRANCE--IT HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE WAR IN EUROPE IS OVER. / THE GERMANS HAVE SURRENDERED UNCONDITIONALLY TO THE AMERICANS, BRITISH, AND RUSSIANS AT 2:41 A.M. FRENCH TIME (8:41 P.M. EASTERN WAR TIME) SUNDAY. / THE SURRENDER TOOK PLACE AT A LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE USED AS A HEADQUARTERS BY GENERAL EISENHOWER.
Reverse side with penciled notes from the National Broadcasting Company.
Toning of the paper and some folds. Pencil marking OK at top right corner, slight tear on the bottom left margin as well as some paper loss on the bottom right.
SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.