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"Honor Et Patria" (Honor and Fatherland) is an incredible image by Herman Schott Litho. There are three labels in this set and they are all oversized. The image on the Main page probably went on a box of 250 cigars, heck maybe even a box of 500. "El Castillo" is a factory trimmed image of the original and obviously went on a smaller box. The detail is very intricate and the registration of the stones must have set new standards in printing. I have tried to show as much of the detail as possible but seeing the image in person is the only way to really appreciate the accomplishment. I think I have enough background material: Napoleon, Legion of Honor, San Francisco duplicate, old Hotel, etc. to write an article. Just need to find out more info on the labels themselves. |