Instant Political Collection 1944-2008
Item Number: 128
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Own 35 authentic pieces of American history, beginning with campaign mementos from Republican candidates Thomas Dewey and General Douglas MacArthur in 1944, and ending with Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama (and Republican John McCain) in 2008.
Collecting political campaign memorabilia is a fun and interesting hobby. This starter collection makes a great gift for an inquisitive adolescent or a history buff of any age.
Donor is a member of APIC (American Political Items Collectors). All 35 items are authentic mementos from the campaigns; there are no reproductions and no duplicates. Note: a jugate is a pin with a photo of both the presidential and vice presidential candidate.
List of items (All are pinbacks unless otherwise indicated):
Dewey/Bricker, MacArthur decal & luggage tag, Ike, Kennedy/Johnson, Goldwater decal, LBJ tab, Johnson/Humphrey jugate, 2 Nixon/Agnew jugates, 2 McGovern tabs, Nixon tab, Carter/Mondale jugate, Reagan/Bush tab, Republican convention pin, Bradley, anti-Bush, Kerry/Ted Kennedy, 2 Obama/Biden jugates, 9 Obama, Kucinich, 2 Hillary Clinton, McCain, Democratic women.
Special Instructions
If the winning bidder is a New Mexico resident, this item can be picked up at drop points in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Socorro after the auction closes. There will be no shipping charge for those who can pick up their winnings.
After the auction closes, winning bidders who cannot pick up their item(s) at one of the New Mexico drop points will be contacted for preferred shipping method, and the actual shipping cost will be charged in addition to the winning bid amount.