PARKER “WHITE ELEPHANT” CLASSIC 1904 BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$345.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1270 in auction 210
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Item Description
This beautiful 1.5” abounds in political symbols and slogans. A white elephant representing the Republican Party stands atop a football representing the “People” with additional text “Rah! Rah!! Rah!!! A Safety’s The Score Parker & Davis 1904.” The elephant’s feet are bound with a metal band reading “Protection” and this leads to a ball and chain with caption “The Trusts.” The primary rim inscription is “Uncle Sam’s ‘White’ Elephant – It’s Game – It’s Finish.” The platform and blanket on the elephant’s back refer to “Rooseveltism – Grand Old Pirate.” Button is complete with its unique back paper poking fun at G.O.P. “White” Elephant “Healthy” Budget Deficit of $41 million dollars. Light tanning on the paper and a .25” tear barely showing. A 1904 Parker classic with superb color and high gloss in NM condition displaying Mint. Hake #112 with 2004 guide value of $575.00.
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