Dewey Defeats Truman Classic & Original Chicago Tribune Newspaper

Dewey Defeats Truman Classic & Original 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 thirty page first section with the iconic Dewey Defeats Truman headline. This is the 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, especially complete examples like this one. Here is a description of the condition: This is the complete first section of the newspaper that contains the most important front page with the iconic headline "Dewey Defeats Truman". Overall we would rate the condition as Good+. The front cover displays well, particularly when viewed as folded with with the headline at the top emphasized.  There are areas of paper loss at the edges of the newspaper pages , which does not touch the type. Color and toning is consistent with that of newspapers like this that are over 75 years old and has a characteristic light orange look due to oxidation of lignin that is found in wood pulp paper. There are light pencil markings at the top right, likely made by the newspaper carrier.  Would look great framed. 

The value of these historic newspapers is generally valued based on, completeness, overall appearance and authenticity.  If you are searching for one of these rare newspapers for your own collection or as a gift to someone special,  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. 

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