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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2005
Original poster issued by the warden with huge printed title "$50 REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF CONVICT NO. 1292." 8½ x 11; blank reverse; two original photographic prints of "Albert Jungclaus alias A. J. Fawler" are actually separately affixed at the upper corners (each 2 x 3); a full face mug shot with prisoner number on chest; and a profile wearing in bold, wide prison stripes. Printed, with specific details about the miscreant entered in typewriter style lettering. Crime was "grand larceny" with 4 year prison term which he likely served; now wanted for "parole violation." Physical description with birthplace "Germany" and details of all "scars and peculiarities" including "one wrist slightly deformed…speaks with slight German accent…faulty enunciation…is a good dresser and sporty." Light aging. Exc. +. Photographs with a typical sepia toning of images of that era, but sharp and clear.
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PRISON STRIPES WERE NOT BECOMING ON THIS HANDSOME YOUNG CRIMINAL WANTED BY THE IDAHO STATE PENITENTIARY AT BOISE, IDAHO, JUNE 1909 [dated].

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Minimum Bid: $120.00
Final prices include buyers premium.: $0.00
Estimate: $240 - $320
Auction closed on Monday, February 28, 2005.
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