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A Complete History of the Life and Trial of Charles Julius Guiteau, Assassin of President Garfield / H.G. and C.J. Hayes

2015.7.87

Kathleen V. Roberts Collection of Decorated Publishers' Bindings

1880sEastlake

7-3/4 in

C.J. HayesH.G. Hayes

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

United States

North America

1882

Publisher's Binding- Salesman's Sample

Saleman's Sample with full page advertisement for book and blank order pages bound to rear of sample texts. Bound in green cloth with profile of Guiteau in gilt looking out through black bars in a prison cell door complete with lock and key and hanging noose. Rear cover with Eastlake design and The Trial of Guiteau the Assassin in gilt.

Charles J. Guiteau

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