Condition Grade
Good — solid binding, light wear; AUTHOR-INSCRIBED on title page Oct 7th, 1901 — signature 'Murat Halstead' matches printed author name
Wear consistent with age.
SKU: BBB-0387
BIOGRAPHY
The Illustrious Life of William McKinley, Our Martyred President
Decorated cloth
Good — solid binding, light wear; AUTHOR-INSCRIBED on title page Oct 7th, 1901 — signature 'Murat Halstead' matches printed author name
| Author | Murat Halstead |
| Publisher | Published by Subscription (Memorial Edition) |
| Year Published | 1901 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Decorated cloth |
| Condition | Good — solid binding, light wear; AUTHOR-INSCRIBED on title page Oct 7th, 1901 — signature 'Murat Halstead' matches printed author name |
| Genre | BIOGRAPHY |
| BriteBound SKU | BBB-0387 |
About This Book
Memorial biography written within weeks of McKinley's assassination (Sept 6, 1901; died Sept 14). Halstead was McKinley's personal friend of 25+ years. Front-flyleaf inscription verified: 'Since President McKinley was assassinated I have written this Book. I was just writing myself crowning his Life and Death. Oct 7th 1901. Murat Halstead.' Signature consistent with author's hand and dated just 3 weeks after McKinley died. Strong evidence of authentic AUTHOR PRESENTATION COPY. AMERICA 250 vault candidate. Recommend handwriting expert verification before high-end listing.