James Garfield

James Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881), 20th President of the United States, authentic, unsigned original copy of the book "Patent Office Report - 1850-51 - Agricultural", personally owned by President Garfield.

The book is from The First Presidential memorial library which was established by First Lady Lucretia Garfield at the Garfield family Lawnfield Estate in Mentor, Ohio.  Mrs. Garfield created the library four years after President Garfield's assassination.  Several years ago, several dozen of Garfield's books were de-accessioned, with this vintage book being one of them.  The inside cover of the book bears a 1.5 x 2.75 inch label imprinted "Library of James A. Garfield / Inter Folia Fructus / Case __ Shelf__".

The book measures approximately 6 x 9 x 1.25 inches in size and has expected light overall age wear, including minor tearing to covers and spine.