McKinley

McKinley

SB-002

Front: Incised around engraved profile portrait of William McKinley: “WM MCKINLEY / IT IS GODS WAY. / HIS WILL BE DONE”. Chevron pattern border around central text & image. Low relief image & text.
Back: Incised around engraved image of clasped hands with oak leaves and acorns: “SHOT SEPT. 6TH A.D. 1901. / DIED SEPT. 14TH A.D. 1901. / HIS HANDS WERE CLEAN.” Same chevon border.
Spine: Incised: “PRESIDENT OF U.S.”

Sold at Freeman’s Americana auction, lot #2538. 16 Nov, 2007. $239.