P.T. Barnum – Gen. Tom Thumb, N.Y. Trade Token, (1862) Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 224.50 Time Left - Bid Count 7 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Lansing, Michigan See more about 'P.T. Barnum – Gen. Tom Thumb, N.Y. Trade Token, (1862)' Description P.T. Barnum – Gen. Tom Thumb, N.Y. Trade Token, (1862) Prooflike EF, Struck in White Metal   Very Rare New York Trade / Advertising Token for P.T. Barnum’s – General Tom Thumb (Charles S. Stratton), (1862). White Metal, 38mm, struck by Allen & Moore, Birmingham, London. Plain edge. As Rulau NY-NY 16 but with a different height listed on the obverse die. Obverse features a full-length image of “Tom Thumb” amid books, desk etc. with the inscription CHARLES S. STRATTON KNOWN AS GENL TOM THUMB above and 31 IN HGH (31 Inches High) below. The reverse features a miniature coach drawn by four ponies with inscription GENERAL TOM THUMB’S EQUIPAGE / THE EQUIPMENT COST UPWARDS OF / 400 GUINEAS above and WHOLE HEIGHT 40 IN BODY 20 IN BY 11 IN, / PONIES 28 IN, CREST, RISING SUN / ARMS, BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY / SUPPORTERS, LION & EAGLE / MOTTO, “GO-A-HEAD”, / PUB: BY P.T. BARNUM. in exergue.   Prooflike EF. A nice example of this very scarce and popular New York Trade Token. Please be sure to check our complete list of items currently on eBay. P.T. Barnum SCD   Take a close look at the photographs and please feel free to contact us with any questions.   Offered at No Reserve with an opening bid of 99 cents.     SHIPPING, INSURANCE, MICHIGAN SALES TAX AND TERMS OF SALE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY $5.00 shipping/insurance & handling charge will be added to the final selling price of this item to US destinations ONLY. We will combine for multiple item bidders up to $100 in insurance, rates adjusted upward thereafter.  Buyers taking delivery in Michigan need add 6% sales tax or send us a copy of your valid Michigan Resale license with your payment to be exempt. Lots will be carefully packed and shipped fully insured. Our shipping rates are fixed; they are non-negotiable after the sale so please calculate the shipping into your bid accordingly, no exceptions. Bidders who fail to pay for lots, sales tax and shipping charges in full or do not meet the terms of sale requirements below may have their transaction voided as a result at our discretion. Please do not use eBay Checkout or request totals until after this group of listings close, we will invoice you promptly and combine shipping charges accordingly. Be sure to include a copy of your invoice or at the very least your item number(s) with your payment to be sure you receive the correct item(s). Terms of Sale: Full payment for auction lots is expected within 10 days of auction closing, items not paid for in this time frame will be relisted and the sale declared null and void. Bidders who fail to pay or pay late will be reported to eBay and will no longer be allowed to bid in our future auctions. Payment by Money Order, Cashier’s/Certified Check, business or personal check (subject to clearance). Sorry NO PAYPAL or credit cards, items sold as is and all sales final. Items will be promptly and securely shipped following receipt of payment. Thank you for your bids and we look forward to serving you! Best wishes and good luck with your bidding. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!