PAIR OF EARLY AND SCARCE CIRCA 1900 NEW YORK STATE RAILROAD BUTTONS.
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$74.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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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
First is 1.25" missing the backpaper. Shows speeding steam locomotive pulling passenger cars with text "Put Me Off At Buffalo/Empire State Express." Displays Mint. Second is 1.25" rare real photo button. This has W&H backpaper used only in 1900 which matches the date on the button. Text reads "'Saratoga Limited' June 23rd 1900/New York Central." Has three .5" diagonal surface scratches at center but showing only in reflected light. Still displays Mint. See 1904 Expo railroad button #758 and collection of monorail buttons #774.
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