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"DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" ICONIC CHICAGO TRIBUNE ERROR NEWSPAPER SUPERB CONDITION.
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Winning Bid:
$3,540.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
#242 - Session 1
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
17x24". A complete example of the Wednesday, November 3, 1948 City Home Edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune. Large page 1 headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" is followed by sub-heads "Puts G.O.P. Back In The White House" and "Sizeable Electoral Margin Seen." An opening statement of news report by Arthur Sears Henning Is "Dewey And Warren Won A Sweeping Victory In The Presidential Election Yesterday." The incredible error on a national election actually won by Truman is often cited as the most famous single newspaper edition of the 20th century. Light wear along the fold line on the right edge, otherwise light edge wear. Typically has soiling or notabe age toning, but the present example is clean and well preserved. About as nice as they come. Exc.
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"DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" ICONIC CHICAGO TRIBUNE ERROR NEWSPAPER SUPERB CONDITION."DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" ICONIC CHICAGO TRIBUNE ERROR NEWSPAPER SUPERB CONDITION."DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN" ICONIC CHICAGO TRIBUNE ERROR NEWSPAPER SUPERB CONDITION.
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