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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 300

Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper Johnny Ringo's Death

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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$400

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or your consideration is this July 18, 1882 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 an article on the death of outlaw Johnny Ringo. John Peters Ringo (May 3, 1850 – July 13, 1882) was an American Old West outlaw loosely associated with the Cochise County outlaw gang, the Cowboys. Members of the Cowboys were involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in frontier boomtown Tombstone, Arizona Territory nine months previously. He took part in the Mason County War in Texas during which he committed his first murder. He was suspected by Wyatt Earp of having taken part in the attempted murder of Virgil Earp and the ambush and death of Morgan Earp. This framed newspaper has "arrows" pointing to the article. At the bottom of the frame is labeled, "THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH July 18, 1882 N-012 DEATH OF JOHN RINGO". The newspaper is in amazingly preserved condition. Normal age tanning and wear exhibited, wood frame is in good overall condition with very slight scuffing to edges. Visible image measures 23.75"W x 34"L, frame is 27.5"W x 37.5"L x 1.25"D from hangers. Weight is 12lb, 14oz.

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