For your consideration is this March 22, 1882 Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper from Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, framed. The Tombstone Epitaph, Arizona's oldest continuously published newspaper, was founded in 1880 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 the coroner's verdict on Morgan Earp's death (from wounds received after an ambush by members of the notorious Cowboys gang in Tombstone) on March 18, 1882. This was came as a result of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone six months earlier. Also mentioned in the newspaper is an article regarding the Earp party returning from Tucson and departing again (after killing Frank Stillwell, member of the Cowboys gang.) This framed newspaper has an "arrow" pointing to each article. At the bottom of the frame is labeled, "THE DAILY EPITAPH March 22, 1882 The Earp Party returns from Tucson (after killing Frank Stillwell) and Departs again N-045 Also Coroner's Verdict on Morgan Earp's death". The newspaper is in amazingly preserved condition, repairs to tears noted. Normal age tanning and wear exhibited, wood frame is in good overall condition with slight scuffing to edges. Visible image measures 23.75"W x 33.5"L, frame is 27.375"W x 37.5"L x 1.25"D from hangers. Weight is 10lb, 12oz.