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John Dillinger

“John Dillinger lies here, at the end of his crimson trail”

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“John Dillinger lies here, at the end of his crimson trail”

Four pages from the July 23, 1934, issue of The Star Journal, 16.5 x 22.5. Banner headline announces, “Kill John Dillinger at Chicago,” and features an image of his body, captioned, “A stiffening corpse in a welter of blood, toes up in a police patrol, John Dillinger lies here, at the end of his crimson trail.” Two other front page headlines read, “Men Who Freed Dillinger Were Told of His End,” and “Dillinger Tipster Was Hunted Here Last Week Says Erie-co’s Sheriff.” In very good condition, with moderate overall toning and some chipping to edges. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013