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1898 ADMISSION BUTTON TO MINNEAPOLIS FESTIVAL OF FIRE CELEBRATION OF VICTORY OVER SPAIN FEATURING SKULL.
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Auction #245 Session 1 > Item 591
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$454.30 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9:00:00 PM)
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Item Description
1.75" w/W&H paper. A border of flames surrounds a skull with text "Good Everywhere" and text naming event "Festival Of Fire" held at the "Exposition Bldg. Minneapolis, Sept. 5-10, 1898". Event was in conjunction with state fair and inspired by the recent victory over Spain. There were huge G.A.R. and military parades, war artifacts from Santiago, Cuba and Cavite, Philippines were sent to the city for display and the "Festival of Fire" was in reality a massive fireworks display. Rare and few known. Slight red color fade. Remains glossy and VF.
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