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Lot #279
Charles Guiteau

Signature and trial pass of Garfield’s assassin

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Signature and trial pass of Garfield’s assassin

Assassin of President Garfield. Ink signature, “Charles Guiteau,” on an off-white 6 x 1.5 slip, dated December 17, 1881, in another hand. Accompanied by a handwritten pass to his murder trial on a 4 x 5.5 slip reading “Admit bearer and Lady to the trial of Charles J. Guiteau.” Guiteau’s signature is in fine condition, with some feathering to several letters of signature and an ink notation to right edge. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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