New York--Syracuse. Undated C.B. Gays Boots and Shoes. Bowers-NY-8980, Rulau-239. Gilt Brass. 38 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Embossed inscription C.B. GAYS / ONE PRICE / BOOT AND SHOE STORE / WHOLESALE & RETAIL / 65 S. SALINA ST. / SYRACUSE, NY. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription THE BEST PLACE TO BUY YOUR / BOOTS & SHOES / IS AT / C.B. GAYS / 65 S. SALINA ST. / THE ONLY ONE PRICE RETAIL /BOOT & SHOE STORE / IN SYRACUSE / PRICES MARKED IN PLAIN / FIGURES. NO DEVIATION / OR MISREPRESENTATION. printed on yellow paper disc. The paper is nearly pristine, and the obverse retains virtually all of the original gold finish, however there is an inconsequential dent between the first and second lines of the inscription. A rare card, with only two or three examples known according to the 2014 Bowers reference.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. The plate card in the 2014 shell card reference by Q. David Bowers. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
