Rare Oct 15, 1939 WWII Pictorial Map: "Historic Theater of War" – SF Examiner For Sale

Up for sale is an original, complete "March of Events" section from theSan Francisco Examiner supplement, datedOctober 15, 1939. This is a premier historical document capturing the global tension of the opening weeks of World War II.Primary Feature: "Historic Theater of War" Map
This full-page color pictorial map by renowned illustratorHoward Burkeis a masterpiece of early-war propaganda and geography.

• Geopolitical Context:Published just six weeks after the invasion of Poland, it depicts the "Armed Might of Germany and Russia" looming over Central Europe.
• Details:Shows the partitioned borders of Poland, the "Siegfried" and "Maginot" lines, and the strategic positioning of the Balkan states.
• Graphics:Bold 1930s-era color lithography with detailed text boxes explaining the shifting alliances of the "Titanic Conflict."

Additional High-Value Content:

• Old Hollywood:A massive, rare early-career photo feature ofLana Turner("Best Bet of the Week").
• Vintage Fashion:A full-pageRoos Brosad for the "British Lounge Model" suit by The House of Worsted-Tex.
• Social History:Kathleen Norris's"Heart-to-Heart" column and a full-page colorOxydol Soap"Murder Mystery" comic ad.
• Literature & Sports:Columns byMark HellingerandLouis Sobol, plus 1939 football scores for USC, Stanford, and Notre Dame.

Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition

• Map Color:The map's colors remain remarkablybright and saturated. There is no significant sun-fading or moisture staining.
• Paper Quality:Natural, uniformage-toningcharacteristic of 85-year-old newsprint. The paper remains supple and is not brittle.
• Folds:Contains original horizontal and vertical fold lines as issued. There is very minor splitting at the center cross-fold, but the sheet is fully stable.
• Edges:Clean margins with minor ruffling and tiny nicks at the extreme edges, consistent with age.