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Lot #228
Charles Guiteau

Pass to the trial of Garfield’s assassin

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Pass to the trial of Garfield’s assassin

Three items: a partly-printed pass to Guiteau’s trial, 6 x 3.5, with “Guiteau Trial,” printed across the top, reading, “Pass Jos. Sessford and friends to Court Room this day December 1881,” signed by the US District Attorney for the District of Columbia, and noted “Good during trial”; an original 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Guiteau taken by Brand Studios of Chicago; and one of Guiteau’s business cards, 4 x 2, headed across the top, “Charles J. Guiteau, Attorney and Counselor.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #423 - Ended February 12, 2014