July 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, July 31st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2012
James W. Marshall signs a slip: ''Ja's. W. Marshall''. Beneath his signature is printed: ''The Discoverer of Gold in California''. Marshall earned this distinction in 1848 when he found gold in the California River during his employ at the Old Sutter Mill, an etching of which is printed to the upper left. Measures 5.25'' x 2.75''. Toning and light staining with creasing to lower left, else near fine.
James W. Marshall's Signature -- The Man Who Kicked Off The California Gold Rush in 1848 -- Scarce
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