2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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The poster, 8” x 10-1/2” bears an eagle design watermark and is dated May 26, 1932 with large, red stenciled letters across the text declaring: "25,000 REWARD " The text of the poster was typed, with the heading also reading "$25,000.00 R E W A R D " It reads in part: "In accordance with the proclamation issued by Governor A. Harry Moore, at Trenton N.J. May 24th, 1932 not exceeding $25,000.00 reward will be paid to any person or persons who shall furnish the Governor of the State of New Jersey...with information that shall result in the apprehension and conviction of the kidnaper [sic] or kidnapers of Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr. On the evening of March 1, 1932 Charles Augustus Linbergh Jr. was kidnapped from the home of his parents, Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh...and was subsequently found on May 12, 1932, murdered. Description of man reported as receiving $50,000.00 ransom paid by Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh: Age 30 to 36 years, height 5' 9", athletic build, speaks with a Scandinavian or German accent, 150 to 160 pounds, rather light complexion, medium light hair, sharp almond eyes wide space between, high forehead, pointed chin. When last seen had soft brown hat, long black overcoat of light fabric...Information or report of arrest should be forwarded to: Colonel H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Superintendent, New Jersey State Police... " ... plus, Clipped signature “Col. H Norman Schwarzkopf” on 5” x 3” slip of paper.
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