RARE CARTOON BUTTON W/"WORLD CHAMPION" UNCLE SAM PUNCHING "MR. TOJO".
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Winning Bid:
$285.56 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #223 - Part 1
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Item Description
1-1/8" cartoon litho button from the Mark Treitel Collection but previously from the Hake Collection and button comes with COA when it was first offered in Auction #205 in 2012. Uncle Sam as a boxer wearing "World Champion" belt and with "U.S." on his tights and an American flag tattoo on his muscular arm. He punches Tojo on the chin. Behind Tojo is a Japanese flag design while below against a background of blue with white stars is the slogan "Fist To Meet You/Mr. Tojo." One of only three examples we've seen in our 51 years. Glossy and about 99% Mint.
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