Item Description:Up for sale is a fantastic 3-piece collection of vintage historical reproduction wall plaques featuring iconic front pages from the history of the Los Angeles Times. These are rigid, heavy wood-backed display pieces that make incredible decor for a home bar, office, den, or aviation and military history enthusiast.LOT INCLUDES:
- December 4, 1881 Premier Issue Plaque (20x14 inches): Features the very first front page layout of the Los Angeles Daily Times, complete with fascinating 19th-century commercial advertisements like Moxie Nerve Food.
- January 10, 1910 Aviation Meet Plaque (19x14 inches): Features the historic opening day coverage of the legendary Los Angeles International Air Meet at Dominguez Field, highlighting aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss flying his biplane.
- November 11, 1918 WWI "PEACE" Armistice Plaque (17x15 inches): Features the legendary, massive "PEACE" headline announcing the end of World War I, detailed Associated Press bulletins, and the initial military surrender terms.
CONDITION NOTE:
These vintage souvenir plaques are in good structural condition. The wooden backing boards are completely solid and rigid. The front surfaces show a nice, uniform antiqued yellowing effect from production. The 1881 plaque has a noticeable vintage moisture stain ring on the middle-left side. The 1910 and 1918 plaques show mild, typical surface shelf wear and faint soft scuffing along the outer edges consistent with age. Text and graphics remain perfectly clear and legible across all three. Please review all high-resolution photos closely for exact cosmetic details.
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