FIRST EVER PRESIDENTIAL BUTTON SET FROM 1897 BY WHITEHEAD & HOAG.
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Winning Bid:
$535.73 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1234 in auction 207
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Item Description
Complete set of first 24 presidents each in 7/8" size, stating name and years in office. All made by W&H w/five having backpaper also naming "American Pepsin Gum Co." and 19 w/either W&H backpaper or W&H embossed tin back. All 24 include W&H button making patent dates. Overall, this is the cleanest set we've offered w/all button Exc. to essentially Mint. Our last set in slightly lesser condition realized over $500 in auction #205. The set was produced in 1897 and was used by sponsors as giveaways or it could be bought from W&H for 50¢. Rare in this condition.
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