Lot 324
Garfield, James A (1831-810 20th President of the United States (1881); assassinated. Autograph Signature Signed as President and dated, "April 12, 1881," 4x6¼", n.p. Excellent condition. Attractively matted with a 7¾x5¾" portrait of Garfield and a biographical plaque and framed to an overall size of 25¼x18¼". This exceptionally large signature was signed one month and eight days after Garfield's inauguration (March 4, 1881). On 2 July 2, 1881 he would be shot by Charles Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker, and would consequently die on September 19th.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500.
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