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[Latter-Day Saints]. 96 Bound Issues of The Deseret Evening News....
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Description
[Latter-Day Saints]. 96 Bound Issues of The Deseret Evening News. Dated January 26 to May 23, 1891. Salt Lake City; 17 1/2 x 23 inches, eight pages each printed in seven columns. Established by Mormon settlers in 1865, the Deseret News was the first newspaper published in the Utah Territory. Now known as the Deseret Morning News, it holds the distinction of having the second-largest readership among daily newspapers in Utah. Throughout its history, the publication has operated as an official outlet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has appeared under various titles, including Deseret News, Deseret Evening News, Deseret Morning News, Deseret News Salt Lake Telegram, Deseret Semi-Weekly News, and The Deseret Weekly.These issues contain reporting on domestic and international affairs with a focus on Mormon issues, including the legality of polygamy, Utah statehood, and religious lectures by elders of the Church.
Condition: Boards detached with remnants of binding at the spine. Endpapers toned and fragile, with the several pages beginning to separate. Newspapers are overall in good condition; offset toning at the edges, with scattered staining and foxing throughout; some wear at the edges, resulting in chips and short tears, generally not affecting legibility.
Auction Info
2025 November 8 Historical Manuscripts including Texana Showcase Auction #30152 (go to Auction Home page)
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