Historic lot featuring original publications from the early days of Operation Desert Storm. Includes The Tennessean newspaper dated January 17, 1991, headlined “WAR – Allied Jets Slam Iraq”, along with three period magazines: TIME (“War in the Gulf”), U.S. News & World Report (“Saddam’s Desperate Hours”), and Newsweek (“Saddam on the Ropes”).
A compelling collection capturing the headlines and imagery of a defining moment in modern history — excellent for collectors of war memorabilia, journalism, or historic publications.
This online only auction includes a portion of the Hall Estate in Lebanon, Tn. The personal property includes antique and vintage furniture, vintage stoneware, vintage toys and trains, antique lamps, estate jewelry, Hull pottery, antique quilts, Fenton Glass, political collectibles, vintage UT apparel, depression glass, vaseline glass, precious moments, vintage handbags, Ralph McDonald prints, cast-iron and So Much More!!
Pick-up will be in Lebanon Tennessee, By appointment only (using the Text or Email received at conclusion of auction) December 19th and 20th from 9am to 6pm. Please plan yo bring help to load as well as any tools or supplies needed.
Shipping will be offered on select items using a third party shipping service. The winning bidders will receive a text message and email from Shipping Saint at the conclusion of the auction. Winning bidders will have the ability to select a pickup time or shipping services. Auction company does not control the price of shipping service and winning bidders must pay insurance on items. Third party shipping service will make every effort to make shipping as affordable as possible. Please ensure that credit card on file is active and can be charged at completion of auction. Any invoices over $2500 will require wire transfer (any wire transfer will incur a $20 Fee), cash or certified funds. Pickup- Will be by appointment only Sep. 19th & 20th from 10am-6pm. Please plan to be available to pickup on designated days. If unavailable, and shipping is not requested the items will be forfeited and funds will be retained by auction company.
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Pick-up will be in Lebanon Tennessee(address included on winning invoice), By appointment only (using the Text or Email received at conclusion of auction) December 19th and 20th from 9am to 6pm. Please plan yo bring help to load as well as any tools or supplies needed.
