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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION

Sun, Mar 9, 2025 02:00PM EDT - Sun, Mar 23, 2025 07:00PM EDT
Lot 10

Nov. 3, 1948 Chicago Tribune Misprint "Dewey Defeats Truman"

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000

Bid Increments

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Framed Nov. 3, 1948 Chicago Tribune Misprint, "Dewey Defeats Truman." Most famous newspaper of the 20th Century, Chicago Daily Tribune editors hastily declare Dewey the next President of the United States while returns were still coming in. They were in such a hurry to get the paper printed the editors mistakenly had sentences in the article on the right side of the paper entitled "Puts G.O.P. Back In The White House" in the second paragraph upside down. After learning Truman would be the next President staff from the Chicago Daily Tribune attempted to get all the delivered papers back but some were not returned. Dimensions: sight: 23"h x 16"w; frame: 28.5"h x 22"w. Processing and shipping within the continental US by parcel carrier is $240 by FedEx or USPS signature required and insured at full replacement value for a fee 1.5% of the purchase price, unless waived in writing. DISCOUNTS GENERALLY GIVEN ON COMBINED LOT SHIPPING. Other qualified white glove and blanket wrapped transporters include Pack + Ship Pros, Delbert McCrea and CCC Transport.

Condition

Overall good condition. Please see photos.

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Earl Warren (1891-1974) then by direct family descent