Lot of Early San Quentin Prison Ephemera.
This lot consists of 5 rare and unusual items;
1- San Quentin Days- Poems of a Prison. 1905. pictorial wrappers. An illustrated collection of poetry by inmates depicting prison life.
2- Souvenire Program- New Year Vaudeville- San Quentin 1919. Imprinted wrappers. Illustrated with photographs of the prison. This is the original program for new years day celebrations 1919 featuring Fatty Arbuckle and an inmate cast.
3- Hanging Mark Williams- A description of an execution at San Quentin Prison. By John Barry. Imprinted wrappers. 1912. 11 page pamphlet. Very rare accounting of Wilkins' hanging on January 12th 1912.
4- Two original period monochrome prison mugshots circa 1890. (2.5" x 2.5'). Various light wear to all items. All Very Good to Near Fine condition.
Item #7573
Price: $400.00