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AEDCalifornia Reward Broadside for “Indian Joe/Whisky Joe,” 1888
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About Auction
TimedMay 3, 2026 - May 17, 2026
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- Lot Description
Printed broadside titled “REWARD!” issued by the State of California, Executive Department, offering a reward for the arrest and conviction of “INDIAN JOE, alias WHISKY JOE,” in connection with the killing of John Magallon at Camptonville, Yuba County, September 1888. Dated October 12, 1888, and signed in print by Governor R. W. Waterman, with Secretary of State attestation.
Black ink on paper, with visible fold lines and typographic characteristics consistent with late 19th-century letterpress printing.
Presented under glass with gilt liner in a molded wood frame.
Dimensions: Sight: 15 x 10.25 in. Frame: 19.5 x 14.75 in.
This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $65.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition
Not examined outside frame. Toning, creasing, and fold wear consistent with age; scattered discoloration; not examined out of frame. Frame with surface wear and minor losses to liner.
- Provenance
The Collection of Tom Martin
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