1880 LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DOCTOR DIPLOMA &TUBE Start Price USD 175.00 Current Price USD 175.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location Minneapolis, MN See more about '1880 LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DOCTOR DIPLOMA &TUBE' Description AmericanaDocumentsDiplomasUniversityLouisvilleMedicine1880      CONTINENTAL               AUCTIONS        1880 LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL DEGREE DIPLOMA W/TUBE                                                                                                 Item # 1013Description:This is a wonderful Medical Doctor (M.D.) degree diploma with original metal tube from Louisville Medical College (now the University of Louisville) in Louisville, Kentucky.  The document is dated February 25, 1880, during the Wild West era in the U.S.  It is signed by seven medical professors and by the President and Secretary of the College.  The document has a red seal that reads, "Louisville Medical College, Ky."  The graphics are awesome, with a scene that includes the Medical College building, a horse drawn carriage, and a trolley car!Composition:  Diploma-  Sheepskin                       Tube-  Tin with Lead SolderDimensions:  Diploma-  24 x 19 inches                     Tube- Length:  21 1/2 in.,  Diameter:  2 in. Manufacturer:  Louisville Steam Lithography CompanyDiploma Condition:  Fine, with no holes or tears.                                  There are some creases and light stains.This diploma was conferred to Solomon C. Adams of Alabama.  It was recently found in a home where it had apparently been stored in the original tube of issue, undisturbed for more than a century!   a                                                     Super Close-Up   About Us:  Our company offers the finest in original, hard to find collectibles by way of auction and catalog.  We are Continental Auctions because of our focus on carrying a wide selection of collectible and historical items primarily from the Continental United States.Auctions:  Please look for us, we list auction items every Thursday night between 7 and 8 PM US Central Standard Time.Payment:  Within US-  We accept most forms of payment, but do not send cash.  Paypal payment address:  sales@coauc.comPersonal checks take 10 days to clear.  Mail your payment to:Continental Auctions, P.O. Box 8242, Minneapolis, MN  55408Outside US-  We only accept Paypal or Bank Wire Transfer.Shipping:Within US-  You will never be charged more than a flat rate fee of $6.50 for shipping, which includes full insurance.  Items will be shipped by the US Postal Service Priority Mail, First Class, or Media Mail.  Purchases over $750.00 will be sent by Registered Mail.  Your fee can be applied to multiple purchases over a two week period, just specify the number of items that will be covered with your payment. For items with different shipping costs, the higher amount will be paid. Outside US-  We ship worldwide, please ask for a quote.Guarantee:  Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.  If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, just notify us within 7 calendar days from receipt of the item for a full refund of the purchase price.  Return the item fully insured, and we'll also refund the return shipping cost.  The item must be returned in the same condition and in the original holder in which it was sent.   Place a Bid!