Signed book: The Life & Public Services of James A. Garfield. First edition. NY: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1880. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 239 pages. Crisply signed and inscribed on the first free end page in bold ink, “To Frank S. Bigler, With the compliments of J. A. Garfield, Mentor, O., Nov. 2nd, 1880.” A halftone image of Garfield’s home is affixed to the front pastedown, and a couple newspaper clippings are laid in. In fine condition, with trivial edgewear. The recipient of this book, Frank Bigler, was a college student in nearby Hudson, Ohio, at the time, and would go on to serve as General Manager of the Michigan Bolt & Nut Works. Taking place on November 2, 1880, the presidential election saw Garfield win a decisive victory over Winfield Scott Hancock in the electoral vote despite a miniscule lead in the popular vote. Garfield’s win marked the sixth consecutive victory in the presidential election for the Republican Party, its longest winning streak in history. Given the immense rarity of Garfield’s autograph as president, this biography signed on the very day he was elected is a desirable and historically significant piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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