RARE 1893 COLUMBIAN EXPOSITON BADGE.
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Winning Bid:
$60.84
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #182 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1499 in auction 182
Value Code:
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Item Description
1-3/8" aluminum frame with bar pin on reverse features a front rim with metallic green lettering "World's Columbian Fair 1893 Chicago." At center is choice color paper label depicting "Administration Building." Paper has 3 tiny pinpoint surface indents at upper left that catch reflected light but o/w don't show at all. Tiny dot of luster off the letter "g" of "Chicago." Still displays glossy and Exc. A rare pinback badge pre-dating the standard celluloid pinback by 3 years.
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