Buffalo NY 1901 Pan-American Exposition Ticket Full Intact Stub 139471 For Sale
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Buffalo NY 1901 Pan-American Exposition Ticket Full Intact Stub 139471: $329.95
1901 PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION SOUVENIR TICKET — FULL INTACT STUB SPECIMENUp for sale is an exceptionally rare, pristine 1901 Pan-American Exposition Souvenir Ticket from Buffalo, New York. This is a highly prized specimen for collectors because the admission stub is completely intact, uncut, and untorn—the vast majority of these were separated and destroyed at the fair turnstiles.• Exquisite Banknote Engraving: Masterfully engraved by the legendary E.A. Wright Bank Note Engraver, Philadelphia. The front features an intricate vignette of the exposition's iconic Triumphal Bridge alongside allegorical figures, while the reverse features a striking, complex green geometric security lathe-work medallion. • Historical Overprint Details: Strikingly stamped with a bold red overprint reading "CANCELLED DAY" on the main body and "FAREWELL DAY" across the right-hand stub.• Key Signatures: Features crisp, bold printed signatures of J.N. Scatcherd (Chairman of the Executive Committee), W.I. Buchanan (Director General), and W.E. Cash (Superintendent, Bureau of Admissions and Collections).• Serial Number: Bold red serial No. 139471 stamped on the reverse left coupon border.• Condition: Outstanding Crisp paper stock, bright ink color preservation, clean sharp corners, and completely flawless, unbent perforations between the ticket and the stub There is SO MUCH history to unpack here from the McKinley assassination to the riot("Buffalo Day")This is a "Museum Quality Piece" best suited for the serious collector / history buff ...This is No Slouch...