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Lot 124:
Description
C-18801
Oversized "Centennial Edition" newspaper issued by the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday, June 10th, 1947 to commemorate the paper’s first 100 years, originally founded in 1847. This special edition presents a curated historical narrative of the Tribune’s rise from a modest frontier newspaper to a nationally influential publication, with feature articles, illustrated timelines, archival mastheads, and retrospective reporting. Prominent coverage includes Abraham Lincoln’s relationship with the paper, Joseph Medill’s editorial legacy, early printing operations, and the Tribune’s role in shaping American journalism. Period graphics, dense column layouts, and sepia-toned halftone imagery give the piece a distinctly mid-20th-century newsroom character. Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune grew from a regional paper into one of the most influential newspapers in the United States, known for its editorial reach, political influence, and role in shaping modern American journalism.
Paper is extremely brittle and flaking throughout, with heavy edge wear, losses, tears, creasing, and areas of separation along folds. Corners are softened with visible paper loss, and surfaces show toning, grime, and age-related discoloration. All pages shown remain legible, though handling should be minimal due to fragility.
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