SAN FRANCISCO S.P.C.A. C. 1900 "BAND OF MERCY" BUTTON W/MEMBERSHIP BACK PAPER.
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Winning Bid:
$259.60 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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239 Session I
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Item Description
1.25" shows enraged apple peddler beating his fallen horse with the Angel of Mercy floating above holding sword in one hand while raising her other hand to stop the brutality. We've seen five examples with two different imprints. This reads "S.F.S.P.C.A./Band Of Mercy." Only the third we've seen with this W&H back paper c. 1900 reading with larger text "Membership Badge/Presented By The San Francisco Society Of Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals." Among the earliest issues for the animal welfare cause and superb graphics. Button's side edge has very light age stain which is all but invisible on extreme edge from 2-4 o'clock. Great gloss, great color, great centering. VF. Rare. California Button Collection.
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