BEAUTIFUL “SOUTH BETHLEHEM, PA.” 1897 RIBBON COMPLETE WITH W&H ENVELOPE.
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$57.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 29, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction #201 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1408 in auction 201
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Item Description
8.25” tall ribbon with brass hanger, brass tassels and 1.75” celluloid mounted at center showing racing horses pulling driver and steam pumper engine. Text reads “Franklin/S.F.E. Co. No. 1,/South Easton, Pa./At/South Bethlehem, Pa./Sept. 18, 1897.” Ribbon has W&H large cardboard tag on reverse and is essentially Mint coming with a N. Mint illustrated W&H envelope inscribed “If You Wish To Keep Your Badge In Good Order, Keep It On The Cardboard And In This Envelope.” Reverse of envelope has extensive list of W&H patents for various devices and dated anywhere between 1892 and 1896. An exceptional piece.
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