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Lot #59
Bonnie and Clyde Newspaper

“Shot the Devil Out of Them”

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“Shot the Devil Out of Them”

Original May 24, 1934, Late Day edition of the New York Times, 17 x 22.75, 48 pages. Page three bears several headlines and stories about the demise of Bonnie and Clyde, featuring the classic image of Bonnie holding up Clyde with a shotgun, as well as a portrait of Frank Hamer. One story is written by Bienville Parish Sheriff Henderson Jordan. Two of the smaller headlines read “Shot the Devil Out of Them,” and “50 Bullets Hit Pair.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, a mild shade of toning, front page folded over so page three is visible, and marginal binding holes to left edge.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Gangsters, Outlaws & Lawmen
  • Dates: #392 - Ended September 29, 2012