Assassin of President Garfield. Vintage 4.25 x 6.5 C. M. Bell cabinet portrait photo, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Charles Guiteau.” Interesting information printed on the reverse reads, “The negative from which this photograph is taken was made personally by me in the jail in the city of Washington on February 6, 1882, for Charles Guiteau, and I warn all persons not to infringe upon the copyright.” Even after the sentencing, Guiteau tried to cash in on his new-found celibrity. He tried to sell the suit he shot Garfield in for $100; he also sold his autographs or autographed pictures ($9 a dozen, advertised in local newspapers). In fine condition, with signature a shade light, small separation of photo from mount and some scattered light surface marks. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
