GARFIELD BELLEFONTAINE NEWSPAPER EXTRA ON PRESIDENTS CONDITION & MEMORIAL "STORE CLOSED" SIGN.
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Winning Bid:
$157.06 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #227 - Part 1
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Item Description
6.25x9.5" to 9.25x12.5". First is special issue blank back notice updating readers of the "Bellefontaine Republican" about the condition of Garfield noting in part "The President Continued To Improve All Day Tuesday" and "Wednesday, July 6th, The President Passed A Quite Restful Night, And Says Himself That He Feels More Refreshed This Morning Than At Any Other Time Since Saturday. Pulse Below 100. His Physicians Are Greatly Encouraged." Vertical and horizontal folds w/.25" dia. hole at junction affecting text. Good. Second is cardboard mounted to backing paper. Portrait of Garfield w/text "In Memoriam. In Respect To The Memory Of The President Of The United States, This Store Will Be Closed The Day Of The Funeral. Monday, The 26th Inst." Corner losses at bottom r/l and top right. Otherwise moderate handling wear. VG. Rare.
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