Thug Box The Jesuit Budd Dwyer Gig Poster John Foy SKULL Printworks
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:23064663 | Type: Poster |
| Era: 1980s | Authenticity: Original |
Description1980s SKULL printworks John Foy designed & Printed tour poster. 51cm X 74cm .Limited to 110 copy print run....never reprinted.
ConditionThe poster is in excellent condition .There is some age foxing on the rear of the poster...I have darkened the image so you get a realistic idea of the extent. This poster was previously framed. No other issues.This poster caused somewhat of a controversy when posted as it features an image of Pennsylvania Treasurer Bu...dd Dwyer...Robert Budd Dwyer (November 21, 1939 – January 22, 1987) was the 30th State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He served from 1971 to 1981 as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the state's 50th district. He then served as the 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania from January 20, 1981, until his death by suicide during a press conference.In the early 1980s, Pennsylvania discovered its state workers had overpaid federal taxes due to errors in state withholding. Many accounting firms competed for a multimillion-dollar contract to determine compensation to each employee. In 1986, Dwyer was convicted of receiving a bribe from the California firm that ultimately won the contract. He was scheduled to be sentenced on those charges on January 23, 1987.On January 22, 1987, Dwyer called a news conference in the Pennsylvania state capital of Harrisburg where he killed himself in front of the gathered reporters, by shooting himself in the mouth with a .357 Magnum revolver.[4] Dwyer's suicide was broadcast later that day to a wide television audience across PennsylvaniaPAYMENTPayPal, Bank deposit (in Australia), Local Pickup ( cash or PayPal/bank deposit in advance)For the more expensive items registered mail & insurance are required, This safeguards me and you in the case of lost or damaged mail SHIPPING All items sent registered mail in Australia and Tracked not signed for if international delivery is required.
ConditionThe poster is in excellent condition .There is some age foxing on the rear of the poster...I have darkened the image so you get a realistic idea of the extent. This poster was previously framed. No other issues.This poster caused somewhat of a controversy when posted as it features an image of Pennsylvania Treasurer Bu...dd Dwyer...Robert Budd Dwyer (November 21, 1939 – January 22, 1987) was the 30th State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He served from 1971 to 1981 as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate representing the state's 50th district. He then served as the 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania from January 20, 1981, until his death by suicide during a press conference.In the early 1980s, Pennsylvania discovered its state workers had overpaid federal taxes due to errors in state withholding. Many accounting firms competed for a multimillion-dollar contract to determine compensation to each employee. In 1986, Dwyer was convicted of receiving a bribe from the California firm that ultimately won the contract. He was scheduled to be sentenced on those charges on January 23, 1987.On January 22, 1987, Dwyer called a news conference in the Pennsylvania state capital of Harrisburg where he killed himself in front of the gathered reporters, by shooting himself in the mouth with a .357 Magnum revolver.[4] Dwyer's suicide was broadcast later that day to a wide television audience across PennsylvaniaPAYMENTPayPal, Bank deposit (in Australia), Local Pickup ( cash or PayPal/bank deposit in advance)For the more expensive items registered mail & insurance are required, This safeguards me and you in the case of lost or damaged mail SHIPPING All items sent registered mail in Australia and Tracked not signed for if international delivery is required.
