Books â Autographs
Lot 2008 Books â Autographs,
Description
George P. Russell, on block of 4 of the 1949 8-yen Japanese National Boy Jamboree (#467) signed by George P. Russell, who was, unbeknownst to him, the model for this stamp; mounted for display on a copy of an article from the St. Petersburg Times of May 13, 1953, which tells how a slightly altered photo of Russell was used as the basis for the stamp's design. Very Fine, Very Fine. A Unique Boy Scout Collectible.
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Lot 2008 Books â Autographs,
Description
George P. Russell, on block of 4 of the 1949 8-yen Japanese National Boy Jamboree (#467) signed by George P. Russell, who was, unbeknownst to him, the model for this stamp; mounted for display on a copy of an article from the St. Petersburg Times of May 13, 1953, which tells how a slightly altered photo of Russell was used as the basis for the stamp's design. Very Fine, Very Fine. A Unique Boy Scout Collectible.
