When the decision to print this paper was made, returns were coming in very slowly and time was running out before the deadline for the edition.  The Tribune staff, based on the early returns, decided Dewey would be the next President.  After the newspaper was delivered to the street, more returns came in and showed that Truman would be the ultimate winner and be reelected as President.  The already delivered "error" newspapers were gathered for return by staff members sent out to pick them up from newsstands and homes in the Chicago area.    It also has the paragraph of type in the upside down position as all original examples have since the newspaper workers in haste to get the edition to the newsstands made the error. Original editions of this newspaper are becoming increasingly scarce.

This is only the fifth copy of this historic paper that we have owned in 30+ years.  The newspaper is not in ideal condition. Overall the newspaper is in good condition. As is customary for a newspaper this old, the edges are worn and a little tattered. The front section shows signs of toning, at top and folds. At the center fold, someone years ago used scotch tape to strengthen three small areas where the paper was beginning to wear in the fold. All in all certainly not in excellent condition, but considering copies in very good condition sell for $2,500+, this is a unique opportunity to add this historic newspaper error to your collection at a very fair price.