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Lot #243
Lot #245

Lot 244: Collection of Spanish-American War Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons, E

Collection of Spanish-American War Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons, Envelopes, and Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 244: Collection of Spanish-American War Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons, E

Collection of Spanish-American War Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons, Envelopes, and Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $500 - $700
Price Realized:
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Collection of Spanish-American War Pin-Back Celluloid Buttons, Envelopes, and Letters

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Catalog Page: 39
Class: Other
Description:

1) The group of four buttons measure 1 1/4" diameter and are made of celluloid with paper backings. The buttons are Spanish-American War themed with mottos. 2) There is a group of ten patriotic envelopes (indeed rare). There is one envelope that has been used and has the YMCA address on it and is addressed to Miss Alice Macy. 3) The three letters were all written during the Spanish-American War. Two of the envelopes have patriotic scenes on them and two of the letters also have patriotic stationary. One of the letters is on Camp George H. Thomas stationary and another has an envelope from the same camp. The last envelope is on stationary from Camp Hastings.

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All of the items are in good condition with minor discoloration.



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