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1936 Chicago Philatelic Society Golden Jubilee medal
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The Chicago Philatelic Society is one of the nation's oldest and is "Chapter One" of the American Philatelic Society.
This 1936 Golden Jubilee (1886-1936) medal features gorgeous high-relief elements of mail delivery by pony express, mail wagon, trains, ship, airplane, and zeppelin interlaced in a rolling prairie-scape before an incredibly detailed skyline of skyscrapers. Foreground is a seated goddess on a throne of books and a globe, the words "I WILL" across her chest, letters flying from her outstretched arms. The level of vivid detail is remarkable. It is an art deco masterpiece.
The reverse bears a stylized script reading "Banquet" with the minute inscription "Wright & Street, Chicago, ILL" beneath.
The piece is approximately 2.25" wide by 1.5" tall and weighs approximately 42 grams. Appears to be guilt bronze. The color is amazing: Rich old gold with elements of dusky rose. I'd grade the piece MS66+ easily.
Asking $185 shipped
This 1936 Golden Jubilee (1886-1936) medal features gorgeous high-relief elements of mail delivery by pony express, mail wagon, trains, ship, airplane, and zeppelin interlaced in a rolling prairie-scape before an incredibly detailed skyline of skyscrapers. Foreground is a seated goddess on a throne of books and a globe, the words "I WILL" across her chest, letters flying from her outstretched arms. The level of vivid detail is remarkable. It is an art deco masterpiece.
The reverse bears a stylized script reading "Banquet" with the minute inscription "Wright & Street, Chicago, ILL" beneath.
The piece is approximately 2.25" wide by 1.5" tall and weighs approximately 42 grams. Appears to be guilt bronze. The color is amazing: Rich old gold with elements of dusky rose. I'd grade the piece MS66+ easily.
Asking $185 shipped
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
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