Description: Here's the Rare and Beautiful 1967 Krewe of Elks-Orleanians "Old Absinthe House" Proposed Reverse Design Artist's Negative Proof by H. Alvin Sharpe. The Artist's Proofs measures 12" in width and 12" in height, is much nicer than it appears in the photos and is in Excellent Condition. Payment due within 48 hours of purchase. Note: This is the Original Proposed Reverse Design Artist's Negative Proof of the 1967 Krewe of Elks-Orleanians Reverse Design Created by H. Alvin Sharpe, the Creator of the Mardi Gras Doubloon. This design was to appear on the Reverse of the 1967 Doubloons made by Mr. Sharpe for the Krewe of Elks-Orleanians, and though this Proof appears to be complete, and contains Mr. Sharpe's "HAS" initials, this was not the actual reverse design used on those 1967 Doubloons. This Proof reads "OLD ABSINTHE HOUSE...240 RUE BOURBON...NEW ORLEANS," however the actual 1967 Doubloon's Reverse reads "HISTORIC VIEUX CARRE...MARDI 1967 GRAS." So we know this proposed design was revised probably at the recommendation of Members of the Krewe of Elks-Orleanians. Mr. Sharpe kept many of the Artist Proofs he made over the years and gave a number of them to his last secretary. She ultimately sold them to a coin dealer in New Orleans from whom I acquired them a few years ago. I have far too many to keep, though I love them all, and now want to share them with other H. Alvin Sharpe Fans, Enthusiasts and Collectors, as well. Great Pieces for Matting and Framing and a Great Piece of H. Alvin Sharpe and "Old" New Orleans Memorabilia! (Unless Specifically Described as 'Toning,' the Gold, Green, Purple and Blue Hues seen in the photos are the reflection of a Mardi Gras Banner which hangs above my desk.)YOU CANNOT ACCESS ANY EBAY STORE USING A PHONE. YOU MUST USE A PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) OR AN I-PAD. To view our store items. click the store link in any of my listings. Once on the store Home Page, look for the "New Orleans Area Krewes" category in the left-hand column and click on it. Your screen will change and you'll end up at the top of identical-looking Home Page 2. Now IMMEDIATELY BELOW the "New Orleans Area Krewes" category will be an alphabetical listing of all major New Orleans Krewes. Select the Krewe you want to review and click on it. All current listings will be displayed for quick and easy review. Ball-Only Krewes, Gay Krewes and Walking Clubs Categories work the same way. All other categories are self-explanatory. Many Thanks for Looking!Please check out our other auctions and visit our store, Olde Oaks Emporium, to view many more Mardi Gras doubloons. Over 4000 items currently listed. New items added weekly. I Combine Shipping, and will combine shipping for both auction items and store purchases. I charge full postage for the first item and $0.15 for each additional item. When making Multiple Item purchases, please use the eBay Shopping Cart. When utilizing the eBay Shopping Cart, your shipping will be automatically reduced when you checkout. All orders shipped with Delivery Confirmation and a Tracking Number.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-12-11T03:00:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
