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WM McKINLEY

SB-231

Front: “WM McKINLEY” above outline of male head; “SHOT SEPT. 6 TH/DIED SEPT. 14 TH/1901” below head. “1901” between pair of wings. Parallel scratched background. All within rectangular border.
Back: “IT IS GODS WAY” above pair of wings, clasped hands, and leafage; “HIS WILL BE DONE” below leafage. All within rectangular border.
Spine: Raised lettering: “BIOGRAPHY”.
Foredge: Thick covers do not extend beyond pages. Pages appear inked.

Almost certainly by same maker of stone book #2, McKinley memorial.  Very unusual.

  • Date1901
  • MediumMarble, brown with tiny white fossil inclusions.
  • Dimensions (inches)3 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 11/16