McKINLEY RARE YELLOW KID FIRST EVER COMIC CHARACTER ENDORSEMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
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Winning Bid:
$859.61 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
12
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #234 Session I
Value Code:
I/J - $400 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
7/8" tall. Figural enamel on brass lapel stud depicts the Yellow Kid, the first ever comic strip character, wearing a nightshirt reading "Hogan's Alley Is Out Fer McKinley." This slogan represents the first ever comic character endorsement of a presidential candidate. Reverse and stud retains traces of the original silver application. Enamel has a tiny loss by mouth and neck. Extremely Fine. Scarce.
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