TAFT & DIAZ HISTORIC 1909 TEXAS MEETING BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$442.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
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
Value Code:
I/J - $400 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
1.75” with covered metal back and vertical pin. Back has stamp of maker St. Louis Button Co. Front features American flag and Mexican flag above their portraits all against gold background with text “El Paso, Tex./Oct. 16, 1908.” This was the historic, first ever meeting between a President of the United States and a President of Mexico. Listed as Hake #3124 with 2004 guide value of $600.00. Surface has very slightest wear and of a microscopic nature. The piece displays totally clean and glossy with near perfect centering. Also see Diaz/Hidalgo Mexican button for 1901 World’s Fair, item #755. Rare.
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