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The famous Dewey Defeats Truman issue...
The famous Dewey Defeats Truman issue...
Item # 694672
November 03, 1948
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 3, 1948
* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews of the 20th century, and presidential campaign and election reports.
It was the early "two star" edition of this paper that printed this famous error, changed with the second edition. And there were actually two different "two star" editions, one noting "City 54 pages" above the stars (presumably for city distribution) and the other without "city 54 pages" as is the case with this edition (presumably mean for distribution to the suburbs). The former had 54 pages and the latter 40 pages. This is the 40 page edition (but see note below).
It is interesting to note that the typesetters of the Tribune were on strike at the time so much of this issue was set using a typewriter, giving it its amateur appearance. Some sentences are even pasted in upside down.
This issue has rubbing across the horizontal fold with some discrete archival mending here, mostly to page 2. Near the middle bottom a piece approx. 1 by 2 1/4 inches is missing (see photos), but not a distracting disfigurement as the text on page 3 tends to hide this loss. Some wear at the blank spine, and typical, minor wear at the margins.
This is the first section only with pages 1-26. The second section (pages 27-40) is lacking.
Due to disfigurements this issue is offered at a dramatically lower price than the more typical $3250-$3,900+ price. An excellent opportunity for this very notable issue at close to half price.
* Most recognized and sought after headline of the 20th century
See the photos for what is arguably the most recognizable headline of the 20th century: "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN".
Even those not remotely knowledgeable about historic newspapers are familiar with this headline as it appeared in countless history books, historical reviews of the 20th century, and presidential campaign and election reports.
It was the early "two star" edition of this paper that printed this famous error, changed with the second edition. And there were actually two different "two star" editions, one noting "City 54 pages" above the stars (presumably for city distribution) and the other without "city 54 pages" as is the case with this edition (presumably mean for distribution to the suburbs). The former had 54 pages and the latter 40 pages. This is the 40 page edition (but see note below).
It is interesting to note that the typesetters of the Tribune were on strike at the time so much of this issue was set using a typewriter, giving it its amateur appearance. Some sentences are even pasted in upside down.
This issue has rubbing across the horizontal fold with some discrete archival mending here, mostly to page 2. Near the middle bottom a piece approx. 1 by 2 1/4 inches is missing (see photos), but not a distracting disfigurement as the text on page 3 tends to hide this loss. Some wear at the blank spine, and typical, minor wear at the margins.
This is the first section only with pages 1-26. The second section (pages 27-40) is lacking.
Due to disfigurements this issue is offered at a dramatically lower price than the more typical $3250-$3,900+ price. An excellent opportunity for this very notable issue at close to half price.
Category: The 20th Century
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