TRANS-MISSISSIPPI 1898 EXPOSITION PAIR OF SINGLE DAY RARE BUTTONS.
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$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #225 - Part 1
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Item Description
Both 1.75" and both with W&H back papers used in 1898, although the first has a pink sticker over the W&H text that names "The Franklin Printing & Engraving Co. Toledo, O." Paper is dusty and cello has obvious stain but still with full gloss. Issued for "Ohio Day Oct. 5th-1898" and promoting event five years in the future "Ohio Centennial 1903 Toledo Ohio". First we've seen. VG. Second shows "Nebraska Building" and is dated for Sept. 9, 1898 which was "Lumberman's Day". Button has very slight bend more felt than seen. VF and rare.
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