President Garfield's Assassin Charles Guiteau Signed Cut PSA Auto

Title:
Charles Guiteau Signed Cut Signature – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto

Description:
Offered here is a scarce cut signature of Charles J. Guiteau, the infamous assassin of President James A. Garfield. The autograph is executed in brown ink on a clipped piece of toned paper measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches. Guiteau’s distinctive signature, reading “Charles Guiteau,” displays clear, flowing script despite age-related toning and expected handling wear.

Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, this historically significant signature is designated Authentic Auto with certification number #85509856. The slabbed holder ensures preservation and verification of this rare and notorious autograph.

Historical Context:
Charles Julius Guiteau (1841–1882) was an American lawyer and writer who gained lasting infamy for assassinating President Garfield on July 2, 1881. Claiming he acted on divine inspiration and seeking credit for Garfield’s removal, Guiteau became a national spectacle. His trial was one of the first in American history to raise the issue of legal insanity, attracting widespread media attention.

After Garfield died from his wounds on September 19, 1881, Guiteau was convicted and hanged on June 30, 1882. Authentic examples of his signature are highly sought after by collectors of crime-related and presidential assassination memorabilia due to their rarity and the profound impact of his actions on American history.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• PSA/DNA Certified Authentic Auto

• Certification Number: #85509856

• Encapsulated in a tamper-evident PSA holder to ensure authenticity and long-term preservation

Closing Appeal:
This signed cut by Charles Guiteau represents a chilling yet essential piece of American history, offering collectors a direct connection to one of the nation’s most shocking episodes. Its combination of rarity, historical consequence, and PSA/DNA certification makes it an exceptional acquisition for those specializing in presidential, criminal, or 19th-century Americana.