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This launch issue made history as Britain’s first national newspaper printed with colour, marking a major shift in modern tabloid journalism. The front page leads with the dramatic headline “SECOND SPY INSIDE GCHQ”, alongside a large photograph of Queen Elizabeth II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eA very good, well‑kept example with strong colour, clean presentation and only light age‑related handling. Pages remain intact and readable throughout. 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First‑day copies are now sought after for their historical significance and their role in transforming British newspaper design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53234417893715,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/Today_Newspaper_First_Edition_4_March_1986.jpg?v=1773330478"},{"product_id":"today-newspaper-royal-wedding-souvenir-issue-24-july-1986","title":"Today Newspaper – Royal Wedding Souvenir Issue – 24 July 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved Souvenir Issue of Today newspaper, dated Thursday 24 July 1986, celebrating the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of York at Westminster Abbey. 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The front page includes a strong period photograph of the arrest scene, alongside classic 1960s crime‑reporting sidebars and a stylish Babycham advert.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eA fair to good vintage example with clean print, strong contrast and general newspaper ageing. Pages remain intact and readable. A compelling piece of 1960s crime‑era newspaper history.\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for collectors of British newspapers, crime‑history memorabilia, or anyone curating a display of mid‑1960s tabloid journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the Daily Sketch – 14 August 1966 Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Daily Sketch was one of Britain’s most popular mid‑century tabloids, known for its bold headlines and fast‑paced crime reporting. 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