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GARFIELD AND HIS ASSASSIN (GARFIELD ASSASSINATION.) GARFIELD, JAMES A.; AND GUITEAU, CHARLES. Two books: W.H. and O.H. Morrison. Stranger's Guide for Washington City. Signed and Inscribed by Garfield on the front paste-down, in pencil * De B. Randolph Keim. Illustrated Hand-Book of Washington and its Environs.Signed by Guiteau on the front free endpaper, vertically. The Morrison book, "J.A.Garfield / 1227 I St / Cor. 13th St." Additionally signed, twice, on the front and rear paste-downs by collector Dewitt Miller. 12mo, publisher's cloth, worn; scattered foxing throughout, city map has closed tears at separations. The Keim book, 12mo, publisher's cloth, worn and stained and bowed; faint offsetting on signature page from cello tape on opposing page; closed tears in foldout map. Washington, 1870; inscription: [circa 1875]; Washington, 1882; inscription: Np, nd
Guiteau (1841-1882) was a corrupt lawyer and deranged miscreant who assassinated President James Garfield. He claimed divine inspiration and was convinced he would be acquited, after which he planned to run for the presidency. He was convicted in January 1882 and hanged on June 30th the same year.
