WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST PAIR OF HOPEFUL PRESIDENTIAL BUTTONS PLUS LARGE GOVERNOR BUTTON.
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$97.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1278 in auction 206
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Item Description
The "For Governor" button is 1.75". This has a Bastian backpaper and dates from his 1906 New York campaign. Condition of this is Exc. and displays Mint. The next two are 1.25". The one titled "For President" has backpaper by Miller. The one titled "The People's Candidate" has backpaper by J. C. Irvin of San Fransisco. This has dark age tone. These are from his 1904 democratic hopeful campaign. The first has some pinpoint dots which are in the development of the photographic paper. The second is a little off center with slight even tan tone to the lighter areas but no obvious stain. Three of the lesser seen vintage items relating to Hearst.
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