Lot 671
Archive of Early Wanted Posters. Eleven early American "Wanted Posters". Announcing fugitives from Chicago, Denver, the Bay Area, and Southern California, each features colorful descriptions of the "offenders" with corresponding images. These interesting pieces of Americana give insight into early thievery, detailing criminals such as the man who stole a horse in Burbank, California (the horse expertly described as a "black gelding, 16-1/2 hands high; weighs about 1,150 pounds, one upper front tooth gone, last shod with steel shoes…"), as well as another swindler who stole diamonds and jewelry out of a coffin. Conditions vary from poor to good.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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| Realized $104 |
