Frank Leslie's March 14, 1885 President Grover Cleveland Inauguration For Sale

This vintage newspaper from 1885 commemorates the inauguration of President Grover Cleveland. Produced by Frank Leslie's, a prominent publisher of the time, this newspaper is a unique collectible for history enthusiasts. It provides an insightful glimpse into the political climate and events surrounding the presidential inauguration of 1885. Featuring articles and illustrations related to the inaugural ceremonies held in Washington, D.C., this newspaper is a must-have for collectors of pre-1900 newspapers and historical memorabilia.

• Cover shows the President with his sisters, receiving guests in his room adjoining the ballroom
• Inside in a full-page drawing of the U.S. Capital and the administration of the Oath of Office
• Smaller pictures of the war in the Soudan; Olivier Pain, Prime Minister of the Mahdi; a demonstration of Paris Socialists; The Church of the Holy Ghost in Russia (destroyed by dynamite); the Causeway in Massowah, Egypt; Carolos Aguero, leader of the Cuban Insurrection
• Includes small pictures of President Cleveland's Cabinet... Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury; William Endicott, Secretary of War; William Whitney, Secretary of the Navy; Thomas Bayard, Secretary of State; Augusta Garland, Attorney-General; William Vilas, Postmaster-General; Lucius Lamar, Secretary of the Interior
• Condition as shown (normal for its age)
• Smoke free