Summary
1911 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1910 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 9824
Factory order number unknown
Description
Orville Label, "Pat applied for" on raised pickguard
Source
From eBay
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