STRANGE EARLY CHARACTER BUTTONS WITH ONE RESEMBLING MAD MAGAZINE NEWMAN CHARACTER.
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Starting Bid:
$115.00
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
Item Description
First is 1.25" with text "Simple Simon." His face has strong resemblance to MAD Magazine character (see following rare item) including a single missing tooth. No backpaper as issued but curl has name of maker Pulver and button is c. 1904. Second is 1.5" showing strange cartoon bug-eyed man below text "The Hoo Of The Howl Man." He wears tuxedo-style outfit and has an oversized head with enlarged eyes. His bald head has unusual spiked hair tufts at the left and right. Complete with Bastian paper used 1907-1920. Both buttons are Exc. and display Mint.
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