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Up for sale is a premier piece of 20th-century American history—an 100% authentic, original COMPLETE multi-section newspaper of the infamous November 3, 1948 edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune declaring "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN." The frame has been carefully opened and verified: this is the entire, complete original newspaper bundle, not just a single detached front sheet or a modern souvenir reproduction. It comes presented in a wood frame, ready to hang in your library, office, or den.
Authenticity Highlights
- Genuine Strike-Period Typography: Features the historic, famous upside-down text blocks in the far-right column under the "Sizable Electoral Margin Seen" subheading. This chaotic printing anomaly occurred due to the typographer strike and is the definitive hallmark of a true 1948 original.- Complete Issue: Contains the full, multi-section run from election day.
Full Condition Disclosure (See Photos):This paper is over 75 years old and displays excellent, authentic vintage character. Please note the following specific condition traits:- Toning & Staining: Uniform age-toning throughout. There is a historic liquid spot-stain passing through the letter "U" in the main TRUMAN headline, and mild foxing spots near the top right "HOME" banner.- Edges: The right-hand paper margin shows age-appropriate fraying, minor chipping, and small edge tears consistent with a street-distributed newspaper from 1948.- Bottom Typography: Features the heavy ink typewriter correction line over the final words in the bottom right column ("seeds of another war"). The frame is intact with mounting hardware installed.
Sold exactly as shown.
Price: $1,595.00 (Or Best Offer)
