Manton Marble Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MANTON MARBLE
Born: November 16, 1835 in Worcester, Massachusetts
Died: July 24, 1917 in Allington Castle, Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Biography
Manton Marble was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on November 16, 1835 and was an American journalist.
At 20 years old he graduated from the University of Rochester in 1855. In 1858, he moved to New York City and began working for the New York Evening Post. In 1860, Marble became the proprietor and editor of The New York World and turned it into a free-trade Democratic newspaper. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln had Marble arrested and placed the paper under military guard because The New York World published forged communications from President Lincoln. Marble resumed publication three days later. Marble retired from his editorial position in 1876.
At 20 years old he graduated from the University of Rochester in 1855. In 1858, he moved to New York City and began working for the New York Evening Post. In 1860, Marble became the proprietor and editor of The New York World and turned it into a free-trade Democratic newspaper. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln had Marble arrested and placed the paper under military guard because The New York World published forged communications from President Lincoln. Marble resumed publication three days later. Marble retired from his editorial position in 1876.
Theater Credits
Just-Boys - Performer (September 13, 1915 - September 1915)
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MANTON MARBLE - AUTOGRAPH 02/20/1884 - HFSID 274543Signature: "Manton Marble/New York Feb 20 1884", 4¼x2 slip. Manton Marble (1834-1917) was a journalist in Boston and New York who became editor of the New York World from 1860 until its sale in 1876.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MANTON MARBLE - AUTOGRAPH 08/01/1866 - HFSID 112399Signature: "Aug 1 - 1866/Manton Marble", 4¼x5½. On sheet imprinted: "'The World' Office,/35 Park Row, New York." Manton Marble (1834-1917) was a journalist in Boston and New York who was chief editor of the "New York World" from 1862 until its sale in 1876.
Price: $180.00
