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- c1910s (Creation)
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Framed photgraph of Lord Northcliffe, who bought The Observer in 1905 for £4,000. The paper was sold to William Waldorf (1st Viscount Astor) in 1911 for £60,000. The price in each case was based on the formula of £1 per copy of circulation.
Production place: Unknown
Materials: Paper; metal; glass
Condition: Good
Dimensions: 605 x 335mm
Completeness: Complete
Inscription: "Sir Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) bought the observer in 1905 for £4,000. He appointed Garvin as editor in 1908. They quarrelled and in March 1911, Harmsworth sold the paper for £60,000 to William Waldorf Astor (Later 1st Viscount Astor). The prince in each case was based on the formula of £1 per copy in circulation.
Creator: Unknown
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