Apr 9, 2024 10:00 EST
Coins, Stamps, Gold Medals & Collectibles
1038
Prohibition Era Badges and Memorabilia
An eclectic group comprising four Virginia State Inspector badges, attributed to one Theodore M. Stanley, who " Quit Prohibition Job" after just 13 months as he "Made Many Enemies among "Wets", accompanied by a photo, business cards, identification card, and a slew of newspaper clippings relating to the inspector's actions and accidents that he was involved in, finally a letter of recommendation from the Advance Stores Company dated December 11, 1940. A fascinating gathering of information regarding this turbulent time of our Nation's history. Good to Very Fine.
G/VF
Sold for $1,936
Estimated at $100 - $300
Includes Buyer's Premium
An eclectic group comprising four Virginia State Inspector badges, attributed to one Theodore M. Stanley, who " Quit Prohibition Job" after just 13 months as he "Made Many Enemies among "Wets", accompanied by a photo, business cards, identification card, and a slew of newspaper clippings relating to the inspector's actions and accidents that he was involved in, finally a letter of recommendation from the Advance Stores Company dated December 11, 1940. A fascinating gathering of information regarding this turbulent time of our Nation's history. Good to Very Fine.
G/VF
Auction: Coins, Stamps, Gold Medals & Collectibles, Apr 9, 2024
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Successful Auction of Coins, Stamps, Gold Medals & Collectibles on April 9, 2024
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Competitive Bidding Drove Strong Prices for Rare Iran Material as Sale Total Far Surpasses Expectations
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Collection
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of Coins, Stamps, Gold Medals & Collectibles on April 9, 2024 saw competive bidding drive strong prices as the sale total far surpassed expecations. Showcased were U.S. and World numismatic and philatelic rarities from collections in the New York area and other regions of the country.
A group of rare Iranian Stamps, Coins and Medals performed exceptionally well at the sale, led by a set of seventeen gold medals commemorating the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran that achieved $36,000, exceeding its $25,000-30,000 estimate. A three-piece set of gold and enameled stamps commemorating the 1967 Coronation of the Imperial Couple estimated at $8,000-10,000, realized $16,940. And a 1976 Mothers’ Day gold medal estimated at $8,000-10,000 sold for $14,520.
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