Lot 540
Two Early Alaska Goldminers' Newspapers. Two exceedingly rare, early Alaska newspapers, one entitled Estra! Alaska Forum, Rampart, Alaska, September 1, 1901, 14½ x 11 in. Contains all the news about new digs and strikes. The first column describes "A New Eldorado…Richer than Klondike" about a big strike in the Rhode Island Creek area. Toned overall, else Fine. The second newspaper, is the Daily Alaska Dispatch, Juneau, Alaska, March 13, 1903, 21 x 15 in., 4 pages, with illustrated front, ads, and prospector news. Overall toning; numerous marginal splits and chips, only one of which touches a couple of words of text. (2 items).
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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