Lot 96
Garfield, James A (1831-81) 20th President of the United States (1881); assassinated. Head and shoulders engraving of President Garfield Signed "James A. Garfield / May 15, 1881" in pencil at the lower edge, 8" x 5". Fine. The engraving by George E. Perine, New York, has a facsimile signature below. Seven weeks after signing and dating this engraving of himself, President Garfield would be shot by Charles Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker who claimed that Garfield's death was a political necessity and that his death would "unite the Republican party and save the Republic." Garfield died on 19 September, 1881 and Guiteau was hanged for his crime on 30 June 1882. After William Henry Harrison, Garfield's is the rarest signature as President.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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