RAREST VARIETY OF JOE LOUIS ENDORSEMENT OF WILLKIE 1940 BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$853.88 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
There are 4 different Willkie buttons that picture boxing champion Joe Louis. Two different 1.25” say “Joe and I For (or Want) Willkie.” There is a 1.5” which says “Joe Louis For Willkie.” This rarest variety is 1” and is the most directly stated endorsement saying “I’m For Willkie/Joe Louis.” In addition, this is a real photo button without dot pattern. Executed in sepia with crystal clear photo. Surface has a few exceedingly tiny pinpoint sized bumps that do little more than show a trifle in reflected light. The button has outstanding gloss, perfect centering and is complete with its St. Louis Button Co. paper. N. Mint, displaying Mint.
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