American lawyer (1841-1882) who, frustrated in his attempt to secure an ambassadorship, assassinated President James Garfield in 1881. Scarce 4.26 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of a bust of President Garfield's assassin, signed on the reverse in black ink, "Charles Guiteau, Feb. 20, 1882." Published by the Charles Milton Bell Studio of Washington, D.C. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and two areas of surface loss, not affecting the signature. Guiteau was hung on June 30, 1882, in the District of Columbia, just two days before the first anniversary of the shooting.
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