Rare 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair Book Binding Grand Award Certificate

Description

At 75 I’m a retiring antique dealer who is beginning to clean out his stock of stored treasures.
This Grand Prize award certificate from the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair was presented to S.C. Toof and Company, Book Binder.
Toof was founded in Memphis in 1864 and was known for excellence in the world of book binding.
My research indicates that there were approximately 3,000 “Grand Prizes” awarded during the Expo, but they become available for purchase very rarely.
And, of course, there was only one (1!) given for book binding.
Buyer to pay shipping within the United States.
Due to ebay policies, I reluctantly have a “no returns” policy, so look closely at photos and ask questions first.
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