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Presentation Book to Al Capone While Imprisoned at Alcatraz, previously signed Theodore Roosevelt, Titled, "Abraham Lincoln, Sa Naissance, Sa Vie, Sa Mort"

A presentation book to Al Capone while he was imprisoned at Alcatraz, "Abraham Lincoln, Sa Naissance, Sa Vie, Sa Mort" by Achille Arnaud. Previously signed in pencil by Theodore Roosevelt on inside cover. Cover handwritten in black ink, "Harry D. Silicotles Presented Dec. 29th 1933 to Hymie Rubenstein and James Miller and William Maxwell = this for." Interior of blue book cover/jacket handwritten in black ink, "To Ye Little Book unto the keeping of a new friend Alphonse - and ye guard it well / The Happiness of the new Year - 1934 / Roosevelt inscribed first book of ______ in printing / To you and may it bring a restful moment to you / always your friends who are waiting for you / as a clean citizen of the U.S.A. / 1933 greetings / Sincerely James Miller / William Maxwell".  Dimensions: 11.5" x 8" Provenance: Al and Mae Capone to Sonny Capone to his daughters. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $45.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

Scattered wear commensurate with age and use. Front cover is separated and many losses. Pages are loose. Edges tattered. Toning. Please see photos. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$33,275
10/09/2021

 

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Witherell strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, or wire transfer for foreign payments. Please note we do not accept credit cards. This auction has a buyer's premium of 15%.