2004 MARLON BRANDO "THE DON IS GONE" MAFIA NEWSPAPER PRINTING PLATES- DAILY NEWS For Sale

2004 MARLON BRANDO "THE DON IS GONE" NEWSPAPER PRINTING PLATES- DAILY NEWS
The Daily News front-page printing plate for the July 3, 2004, issue featuring the iconic headline "THE DON IS GONE"—tribute to legendary actor Marlon Brando (1924–2004)—is valuable because it is a rare, one-of-a-kind physical artifact commemorating the death of a cinematic icon from a major historical front page.Why Printing Plates Are Collectible

• Rarity: Unlike printed newspapers, which are mass-produced in the hundreds of thousands, only a very small number of actual metal press plates are ever created for a specific page—and most are routinely cleaned, wiped, and recycled immediately after the print run.
• Tangible History: The plate serves as the direct, physical master matrix used to press the actual news onto paper, representing a transitional piece of physical journalism history that has largely been phased out by modern digital printing workflows.
• Pop Culture and Iconography: Combining The Daily News's bold tabloid style with Marlon Brando's immortal legacy as Vito Corleone from The Godfather creates massive crossover appeal for both movie memorabilia collectors and historical print enthusiasts.
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THESE EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ONE OF A KIND PLATES MEASURE APPROXIMATELY 23 1/2 X 13 1/2 INCHES, AND 13 1/2 X 11 1/2

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