BOSTON 1898 FIRE DISASTER MEMORIUM BUTTON FROM HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Auction 191 - Part I > Item 667
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$86.91 (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
1.25" shows six firemen with names and ranks who died in a bedding factory fire in the west end. Backpaper by W&H with bold text "In Memorium Merrimac St. Fire, Feb. 5th, 1898." Five of the men were from station Engine 38. Couple faint age dots at 5 o'clock on rim. On back small bits of cello failed to fold under collet with 3/16" segment that has small 1/16" split across curl but no split on the button's front. Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Firemen Section #342. Comes with Hake's COA. Fine. Displays Exc. Rare.
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