WILSON RARE REAL PHOTO BUTTON FROM SOUTH AMERICA UNLISTED IN HAKE.
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$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #222 - Part 1
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Item Description
7/8" w/"Foto Faig La Hormiga" back paper. Real photo portrait of Wilson is surrounded by text "Welcome To The U.S. Navy/Faig's Photo-Montevideo." Reverse back paper has tiny inked notation on top edge "C125" while below this is printed information of the photographic studio in the capital, the largest city and the chief port of Uruguay. Button may have been inspired by a 1917 visit to the port by the Armored Cruisers USS San Diego, USS South Dakota, USS Pittsburgh, and USS Pueblo. Cello has scattered tiny surface wear marks only in reflected light. Exc. displaying Mint.Only example known to us. Ron Koot Collection.
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