Very rare partly-printed invitation to the execution of Garfield’s assassin Charles Guiteau, 5 x 3, signed by Crocker as Warden of the United States Jail in Washington, D. C. Invitation reads, in full: “Dr. Dyer, Washin Asylum, You are respectfully invited to witness the execution of Charles J. Guiteau, at this jail Friday June 30th 1882, between the hours of 12 N, and 2 o’clock P.M.” Invitation is mounted to a slightly larger card. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
RR Autograph Auctions Charles Guiteau: John S. Crocker
Very rare partly-printed invitation to the execution of Garfield’s assassin Charles Guiteau, 5 x 3, signed by Crocker as Warden of the United States Jail in Washington, D. C. Invitation reads, in full: “Dr. Dyer, Washin Asylum, You are respectfully invited to witness the execution of Charles J. Guiteau, at this jail Friday June 30th 1882, between the hours of 12 N, and 2 o’clock P.M.” Invitation is mounted to a slightly larger card. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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