1884 MASONIC SOUVENIR MEDAL - IOWA GRAND LODGE LIBRARY CORNER STONE CEREMONY
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3546544 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
This very attractive Masonic medal is a souvenir from the 1884 laying of the corner stone of the Iowa Grand Lodge Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa - the first Masonic library facility in the entire world. One side has a large image of the library building (which was demolished in 1952), with the words LIBRARY BUILDING CORNER STONE MAY 7, 1884 immediately beneath the image and the Latin words QUID UTILIUS above it. The words GRAND LODGE OF IOWA A. F. & A. M. CON...STITUTED JANUARY 8, 1844 are along the rim. The other side has two conjoined male busts, with the words LABOR OMNIA SUPERAT G. B. VAN SAUN, GR. MASTER, T. S. PARVIN, GR. SEC. along the rim. This medal was struck very well, with detailed, very high-relief (three-dimensional) images and bold lettering. This item measures approximately 35 mm (1-3/8") in diameter (qualifying it as a 'so-called dollar'), and, according to references, it is composed of bronze.This item is in very fine condition, with light actual wear, signs of handling, toning, and soiling, and it remains bright. The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale and serve as part of the description. NOTE: The actual item is more detailed and much brighter than evident in the photos.Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction. In compliance with eBay's payment policy, payment may be made only by PayPal. Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), $4.00 in the U. S. Shipping to addresses outside the U. S. using USPS First Class Mail International, $15.00. PLEASE NOTE: The U. S. Postal Service has raised its rates considerably! International shipments sometimes are delayed by customs in the countries of receipt, and delivery sometimes takes 2-3 months! The seller is not responsible for safe delivery outside the U. S. because tracking is not available. Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:· Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.· Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.· We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Due to the seller's work schedule, trips to the Post Office can be made only when possible. Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.Please check out my other items!THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!
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