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Lot 146: 1882 Newspaper - Jesse James Death

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Lot  146: 1882 Newspaper - Jesse James Death
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>(JESSE JAMES).</b>
The death of Jesse James, as reported in a front-page story of the 'SACRAMENTO DAILY RECORD-UNION,' April 4, 1882, Choice Extremely Fine. Large, 8-column newspaper, 26' x 19.25,' has a column titled 'DOMESTIC NEWS,' in which two 'dispatches' from Kansas City recount the 'Reported Killing of Jesse James,' which apparently 'created an immense sensation' in the city. Includes details on the man who shot him, Robert Ford, who shot him behind the left ear. Very rare account! Paper with minor wear, edge splits. and chipping--not affecting the story.