TRUMAN – RARE INAUGURAL BUTTON WITH HEART DESIGN AND “ILLINOIS” RIBBON.
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Winning Bid:
$1,529.12 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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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:
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Item Description
2-1/8” unlisted in Hake and we know of only one other example. This large 2-1/8” button reads “Truman-Barkley Inauguration 1949.” Center has deep and large red heart-shaped design. Spring pin holds original ribbon below inscribed “Illinois” along with a union bug. N. Mint and displaying Mint. An exceptional Truman rarity.
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