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Item #689457THE 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... Read full description -
Item #704204THE 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... Read full description -
Item #627568MOTION 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... Read full description -
Item #691800NEW 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... Read full description -
Item #717660LAS 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... Read full description
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