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February 2006 Online Auction

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245. "Madame Butterfly" and "Socrates" Cigar Box Labels, circa early 20th Century

Both labels are high quality lithographs with gaufrage. "Madame Butterfly" print is enclosed with embossed gold leaf cartouche. Publisher unknown. Paper measures approx. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2". "Socrates" features his portrait enclosed with an embossed gilt trimmed wreath with blue ribbons, "Know thyself" quote is below the image. Top left corner has a price cartouche "5 c Straignt." Printed by the Schlegel Lithographing corporation, New York. Overall paper measures approx. 7" x 9."



100/200
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