TWO OF THE EARLIEST AND BEST INSURANCE RELATED BUTTONS.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #219 - Part I
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Item Description
Each 1.75" the first with W&H back paper from 1898 and the second from 1904 also with W&H paper which has one tiny edge tear. First button shows famous "Minneapolis 1898" waterfall with rim text "Ninth Annual Convention Of The National Ass'n Of Life Underwriters." On the left side edge, not seen from the front, is a tiny 1/8" flake of missing celluloid but the rest of the button remains essentially Mint. Next is from "Home Ins. Co. N.Y." picturing a dwelling and detailing the company assets along with amounts paid in four different cities for "Conflagrations." Essentially Mint. Both are rare.
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