Outstanding Gutta Purcha Knapsack, in
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Outstanding Gutta Purcha Knapsack, in incomparable condition. Photographic evidence shows the white canvas gutta purcha patent knapsack was used by many regiments, yet surviving examples are almost non-existent. Made from sheets of thin white cotton vulcanized onto a gutta purcha center, the result was a pliable and waterproof container that was favored by many. Most likely its expense prevented it from being used more widely. This specimen is among the very best examples of this rarity. The body is without holes or tears and all the shoulder and blanket straps (attached by rivets) are complete, although stiff due to age. There is a negligible piece missing from a flap on the inner compartment and only one small roller buckle has become detached but is present. The flap measures 17" x about 15" and retains almost all the original blue paint on its binding. The inside of the flap is nicely marked with a large 6" wide red, circular maker's stamping stating is was made by "The Gutta Percha Mfg. Co. 139 [Bro]adway. N.Y." along with "Gray Knapsack" and other patent information. A modern copy of an original photo showing a soldier wearing an identical knapsack is included. An excellent example of a seldom seen knapsack. Shipping: Miscellaneous Collectibles, Larg (view shipping information) Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 100-110 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 22.50% Buyer's Premium with a $9 minimum Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. This lot is being auctioned in conjunction with a live floor auction by Heritage Auctions. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Auctions, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Lot:57452 Winning Notification and Billing: After the FINAL session in this auction is complete, Heritage will send e-mail and snail mail invoices. This process normally takes several days. All final auction and invoice information will be supplied by Heritage Auctions, and all other information should be considered preliminary. Second Chance Offers: Heritage does not make Second Chance Offers. Once our auction ends, if you receive a Second Chance Offer to buy this item DO NOT accept the offer. Please forward any Second Chance offer emails received on one of our auctions to eBay's Safe Harbor Department. This auction will be conducted on a live auction floor and over the Internet through eBay Live. If you choose to place an absentee bid, please take a moment to learn how eBay Live absentee bidding works
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Outstanding Gutta Purcha Knapsack, in
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