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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 126

Tombstone Epitaph Newspaper October 28, 1881

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$400

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For your consideration is this October 28, 1881 The Daily 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 newspaper highlights the funeral of the McLowry (McLaury) Brothers and Billy Clanton, killed at the historic Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone. The gunfight at the O.K. Corral pitted lawmen Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt's friend Doc Holliday against members of a loosely organized group of cattle rustlers and horse thieves called the Cowboys - Billy Claiborne, brother Ike and Billy Clanton, and brothers Tom and Frank McLaury on October 26, 1881. This framed newspaper has an "arrow" pointing to the announcement of the funeral, while at the top of the column is a short sentence regarding Morgan and Virgil Earp recovering from their wounds (received during the gunfight). At the bottom of the frame is labeled, "THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH OCTOBER 28, 1881 N-008 FUNERAL OF THE McLOWRY BROTHERS". 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 24"W x 34"L, frame is 27.5"W x 38"L x 1.375"D from hangers. Weight is 12lb, 14oz.

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