Wanted Poster Online Auction

October 04, 2012

LOT 49

Lot 49

James Earl Ray FBI Wanted Poster and Related Ephemera

James Earl Ray FBI Wanted Poster and Related Ephemera
Lot 49 Details
James Earl Ray FBI Wanted Poster and Related Ephemera

a 1968 FBI Wanted poster addressed to the Chief of Police, Nutley, N.J., a hand written letter to A.D. referencing ‘rifle tests’ and the writer’s medical issues, an endorsed ‘pen pal’ letter, an endorsed photocopy of a second larger wanted poster, a Congressional Staff Report of the Select Committee on Assassinations: ‘Compilation of the Statements of James Earl Ray’ August 18, 1978, and an issue of Newsweek, ‘Ray’s Escape’, June 20, 1977

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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