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Old 09-07-21, 09:48 PM
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Default letter from Joseph Starkey to button collector 1901

A nice letter from an outfitter to a button collector
https://www.ebay.com/itm/38410941916...UAAOSwUCdeuwJG


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Old 10-07-21, 02:33 AM
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how interesting
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And don’t forget the “Global Shipping” cost! Not that That item interests me but any other item that dealer has that IS in my field of interest, will never get a bid from me! D.J.
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In the past I have asked two sellers if they would send the items to me by normal post if I won them and they said yes. I agree that it is a scam by ebay.
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Reference to CIG button - not available - has me foxed - any idea please what CIG refers to, or is it CIV (City Imperial Volunteers)

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Update - date of letter 1901 so probably City Imperial Volunteers
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Reference to CIG button - not available - has me foxed - any idea please what CIG refers to, or is it CIV (City Imperial Volunteers)

Mike

Update - date of letter 1901 so probably City Imperial Volunteers
I agree: C.I.V. - City Imperial Volunteers
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