NORTH POLE 1909 COMPETING DISCOVERERS BUTTON USED FOR CPB BOOK COLOR PLATES.
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Winning Bid:
$118.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25" with curl naming maker Bastian and with back paper of a Phila. jobber. Marvelous color depiction of two Arctic explorers standing at the North Pole of the world globe each with his hand on the staff of a flowing American flag. Issued in the Fall of 1909 when the New York Herald announced the discovery by Cook only to be followed a week later by the NY Times headline announcing Peary's success after 23 years of effort. Collectible Pin-Back Buttons book page 155. Comes w/ Hake's COA. Superb mint example.
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