PAIR OF IKE LICENSE PLATES ONE WITH PORTRAIT IN GENERALS UNIFORM.
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$138.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 977 in auction 216
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Item Description
c. 1952. Largest is 12.5x5.5"/smallest 7x5". c.1952. First is classic embossed metal Shield with "I Like Ike at center. Exc. Second is unusual two sided masonite plate and features Ike in his military uniform with text "We Want Ike". Reverse has large ear of corn and reads "The Corn State". Left hand side has 2.5" crack with two .75" cracks forming a 'Y' at left and affecting the word "Want". These cracks are not present on the reverse. Otherwise moderate paint wear consistent with moderate use and contained mostly to the edges. Central area retains over 90% of it's original paint. Despite flaws this is a rare plate and the first we have seen in our 48 years.
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