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THE LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico, July 23, 1881

* Outlaw Billy the Kid shot dead
* Pat Garrett - Old West lawman
* In a area publication, very rare

 This was essentially the "backyard" of the famed outlaw Billy the Kid, so it is significant that there are two articles concerning his recent death (killed by Pat Garrett on July 14 in nearby Fort Sumner, New Mexico).
The top of page 3 begins with a great quip: "'A corner in Hell Filled' is the head-line with which the Tombstone…

THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH, Arizona, August 10, 1881 

* Best Old West title to be had
* Pre Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Few could argue for a more recognizable title from the Old West, nor could any town be more linked to the romance of the West than this one. Tombstone is steeped in Western lore, and the several movies done concerning the gunfight at the O.K. Corral have kept this town in popular culture. This issue was printed less than 2 months before the famous gunfight at the O.K.…

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, May 28, 1941

* Rare film movie promotional publication
* "Billy the Kid" - Robert Taylor

An interesting an unusual publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the daily happenings in the motion picture world.
Among the reports are: "20th-Fox Sets Sales Meeting Here July 9-11" "Business Down Sharply; Varied Causes Are Cited" "Newsreel Parade" "Warners Continue British Production" "Disney Cartoonists to Strike…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1874  The front page includes: "Troubles In New Mexico and Colorado" being a report from Denver concerning the troubles in Lincoln County. This was a prelude to the Lincoln County War in 1878, in which Billy the Kid was involved.
The report also mentions: "...the Navajo Indians and Mormons who live near the north-west boundary are at war. The Morons have killed three or four Navajoes and the Indians are retaliating...".
Eight pages, four small binding holes near the…

LAS VEGAS DAILY OPTIC, New Mexico (Territory), Feb. 19, 1898 

* Very early for this state

An uncommon territorial newspaper from 14 years before statehood
Four pages, large folio size, edge tears & some edge chipping, very fragile & must be handled very carefully.

Background:The city is known for its rich history, with over 900 historic buildings, including Victorian homes, Old West saloons, and a Carnegie library. It has two main areas: Old Town, centered around the original Spanish…