"TAMPA/GASPARILLA WEEK" 1917 FESTIVAL BUTTON.
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Auction #195 - Part I > Item 656
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$82.22 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #195 - Part I
Auction #195 - Part I Item numbers 1-993 in auction 195
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Item Description
This 1.25" shows, in our opinion, the meanest man ever pictured on a button.  Given the image of this savage and bloodied pirate accented by blood dripping knife in his mouth and skull and crossbone pirate flag in the background, we are not sure how many people actually chose to (as the button instructs) "Meet Me In Tampa, Feb. 2-10, 1917." We've seen one similar with a 1915 date but this is the only 1917 example we know of. Exc. and displays Mint. Comes with Hake's COA.
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