McKINLEY & BRYAN RARE "ECLIPSE WILL BE TOTAL NOV. 6TH 1900" BUTTON HAKE #295.
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Winning Bid:
$3,569.50
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25" w/"Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark NJ" on curl and blank back paper. Candidates' portraits set in the clouds w/McKinley eclipsing Bryan who is set against a silver background. A tiny scratch in field at top right 1 o'clock is mentioned for extreme accuracy. Otherwise only light surface wear in reflected light. Superb centering and full gloss. Exc. A total solar eclipse in May captivated the American public spawning button manufacturers to produce a number of designs for the presidential campaign. Of these interesting designs that have long captivated collectors, this is among the rarest single picture varieties. See lot #231 for the jugate variety.
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