Rare Dewey Defeats Truman Original & Authentic Newspaper Professionally Framed

We are fortunate to have discovered yet another original of this famous edition of the Chicago Tribune of November 3, 1948. It is the original and authentic front page of this classic newspaper in very good condition.

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. 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. The paper is beautifully matted and framed with archival quality matting, glass and UV protection, with a commemorative plaque at the bottom. This original classic newspaper displays beautifully with the Dewey Defeats Truman headline bold and the iconic upside down type visible. 

Overall we would rate the newspaper condition as very good. Minor toning even after all these years, signs of being folded horizontally at the center, at one time (which is typical). Small tear at the upper left corner that does not touch the type. If you are looking for a good example of this rare newspaper to display in an office, library or den and impressions are important, then this is a marvelous opportunity to acquire this rare newspaper - with new professional matting and frame. While it is not the complete newspaper, the iconic front page headline makes the statement. A marvelous addition to your office, library or den.