RARE OPENING YEAR 1912 AUTO RACE "FLAGMAN" OFFICIAL'S BUTTON FROM HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Auction 191 - Part I > Item 623
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$92.61 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction 191 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 954 in auction 191
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Item Description
2.75" large oval with metal back and bar pin. No maker name. Reads: "Tacoma Automobile Races Flagman 1912." Speedway, in Lakewood, a Tacoma suburb, opened year of this button (July 1) 1912 and operated until 1922 hosting racing greats "Terrible" Teddy Tetzlaff, Earl Cooper, Barney Oldfield & others. Button has 1/8" and .25" air spots, faint 1/8" spot at lower right edge and tiny surface wear showing only in reflected light. Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Transportation Section #247. Comes with Hake's COA. Only one known to us.
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