Dewey Defeats Truman Classic & Original Complete Chicago Tribune Newspaper

Dewey Defeats Truman Classic & Original Complete Chicago Tribune Newspaper

We are fortunate to have discovered yet another original of this famous edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune of November 3, 1948. It is the complete, original and authentic newspaper. This is arguably the most famous and sought after newspaper of all time. 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. Based on early voting returns, the Tribune staff, determined that Thomas Dewey had won the election and would become the next President of the United States. After the newspaper was delivered to the street, more returns came in and showed that Harry Truman would be the ultimate winner, and would indeed be re-elected as President of the United States.  

The already delivered "error" newspapers were gathered for return by staff members who were sent out to pick them up the error newspapers  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 their haste to get the edition to the newsstands made the error. Original editions of this newspaper are becoming increasingly scarce. Here is a description of the condition: This is the full and complete first section of the newspaper, which includes the classic front page with the Dewey Defeats Truman headlien.

Overall we would rate the condition "good." The front cover displays well and would look even better framed. There is an areas of paper loss at the right edge about half way down of the front page cover that is not instantly noticeable since the type from the inside page shows through. The toning is minimal, with some light spotting and typical edge tears for old newspapers. The all important headline is bold and clear. 

The value of these historic newspapers is generally valued based on, completeness, overall appearance and authenticity.  As is true with most vintage newspapers, some toning and edge tears are to be expected, especially from newspapers that are over 75 years old This is an excellent opportunity to acquire one of the most famous newspaper ever produced. Several papers in terrible condition have sold at auction in the $3,000 - $4,000 range.  If you are searching for one of these rare newspapers this is your chance to to acquire this highly sought after newspaper at a very good price. It would look great in an office or library or is an exceptional gift item and would look great framed. 

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