For your consideration is this August 25, 1880 Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper from Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, framed. The Tombstone Epitaph, Arizona's oldest continuously published newspaper, was founded in 1880 by John Clum, who believed "no Tombstone is complete without its epitaph," and it documented the events of the Wild West, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The Tombstone Epitaph is considered a leading voice in documenting the rich history of the American West. The newspaper continues to be published today, with a focus on Western history. This edition features news that Virgil Earp left for California "on a visit to the old folks", news of the shooting death of Captain Malcolm by a teamster (a person who drove a team of animals, usually horses, oxen, or mules, pulling a wagon, playing a crucial role in transporting goods and people across the American frontier) in Waterville with Deputy Sheriff Earp (presumably Wyatt) and his brother Morgan leaving "for the scene of the tragedy." The newspaper is in amazingly preserved condition, edge tears noted. Normal age tanning and wear exhibited, wood gold gilt gesso frame is in good overall condition with slight scuffing to edges, small area of gold gilt gesso missing, frame is reinforced with plywood. Visible image measures 19.5"W x 27.5"L, frame is 22.75"W x 30.75"L x 1.625"D from hangers. Weight is 10lb, 10oz.