NORTH POLE 1909 AND SOUTH POLE 1934 HISTORIC BUTTON PAIR.
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$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #220 - Part I
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Item Description
Each 1.25". First in superb color shows two fur outfitted explorers at top of the world jointly planting an American flag on the North Pole. Issued in 1909 and inspired by the controversy and competing claims of Commodore Richard Peary and Dr. Frederick Cook as to who was first.  Glossy and Mint superior example with NM paper by Bastian. Scarce. Second shows cow "Iceberg" with back paper "Born/December 19, 1933/On The/BYRD/Antarctic Expedition II /The Farthest South/Of Any Dairy/Animal". Mint.
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