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PRESIDENTIAL ITEMS

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1880's advertising trade card for JAMES GARFIELD.  Made by Bufford, Boston.   This black & white trade card was presented by Miles W. Crawford Grocers at the NW corner 8th & Chestnut, Erie, Penna.  Reverse has ad for the store which also promotes cigars and tobacco.  Approx.  4.7" by 2.75".  Minor age spotting.  Light pencil marks along left border which could be erased if someone were so inclined.  C-8, very good or better.  15.00

1880's advertising Bookmark for JAMES A. GARFIELD, 20th President of the United States.  Issued while he was in office.  Advertising for Eben J. Beane, manufacturer of boots, shoes, rubber goods, etc.  Providence, Rhode Island.  Crease in lower right.  Black on washed out pink.  Some fade and scuffing - evidenced by photo.  Old glue residue on backside from scrapbook - also some minor surface chipping on reverse.  Heavy paper stock, approx. 6.75" by 2.25".  Scarce piece.   C-6 to C-7.  still displayable, but only good.  10.00

Actual WM. H. TAFT Presidential Campaign postcard, facsimile autographed on front. Postmarked October 30, 1908 in Doyleston, Pa. Printed ad on reverse reads, “Tuesday Nov. 3 is the Day, Seven to Seven is the Time, Election Booth the Place. Vote Early For TAFT & SHERMAN and the Whole Republican Ticket of Bucks County”. Minor edge wear, no creases. A scarce card!    32.00

postcard.  President Taft inaugural parade.  Black and white photo print. Captioned: INAUGURATION PARADE PASSING WILLARD HOTEL ON PENNA. AVE. - MARCH 4, 1909, WASHINGTON, D.C. Copyright 1909 by Harris & Ewing. Published by I&M Ottenhelmer. Postmarked March 19, 1909 in Washington D.C. No creases, no flaws. Very minimal corner wear. Excellent plus to near mint.   7.50

Wilson pinback.  Approx. 3/4" diameter celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. illustration of American flag. UNITED BEHIND THE PRESIDENT. Issued during Woodrow Wilson administration, to show support for his policies. World War I vintage. although it relates to any time period. original back paper is intact. Made by Whitehead & Hoag. no dents, no gouges. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  12.50

HOOVER & CURTIS Pencil Box.  circa 1928 issue.  Reads OUR CHIEF COMMANDERS, HOOVER and CURTIS.  Dark yellow embossed on dark blue.  Great illustrations of solder, airplane, zeppelin, battleship, the white house, the capitol building and their portraits.  Very fancy "textured" design.  Unfortunately, the photo does not do it justice.  Large school box, measuring approx. 10.5" by 8.75" by 1.25".   Inside has lift off tray.  Inner trays are near mint and intact.  Overall, bright and clean.  Near mint.  an extremely scarce and interesting HERBERT HOOVER Presidential item!   125.00

convention badge.  1936 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION - CLEVELAND.  Eagle atop red enamel inlaid bar with red/white/blue inlaid shields on each side, reads ALTERNATE.  Red, white and blue ribbon with inlaid bar below that reads CLEVELAND 1936.  red ribbon in background, medallion has blue inlay across top and says REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION and below that is raised images of the White House dome and portraits of Washington and Lincoln.  At the base, in white enameling it reads "One Flag, One People United Under the Constitution".  No chips or stain.  Minor fraying at base of the red ribbon.  Comes with original case.  The case does show minor storage and age wear.  An extremely nice item.  Heavy cast metal, ribbon and enamel inlaid.  95.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter THOMAS E. DEWEY FOR PRESIDENT photo pin.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on rim.  colors bright and crisp.  light gray toning in background.  otherwise near mint.  32.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter ADLAI E. STEVENSON FOR PRESIDENT photo pin.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on bottom edge of sepia tone photo.  Made by Empress Specialty in New York.  colors bright and crisp.  please note that background is not white but cream color.  near mint.  35.00

DOORKEEPER 1952 Democratic National Convention Badge, Chicago. High cast metal relief. Upper portion has crossed American flags, and reads DOORKEEPER, 1952 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Hanging below this, attached to a blue ribbon, is a beautiful sculpted scene that says CHICAGO. High relief scenario of Colonial period settlers and Indians watch the sun rise over the SKYLINE of a modern day Chicago! Made in Rochester NY by Bastian Bros. Measures approx. 1 5/8” by 5”. No flaws, near mint to mint condition.       45.00

book.  THE CAMPAIGN OF '52.  STAR Cartoons.  A publication of the Evening Star, Washington D.C.  1952.  Political cartoons by James T. Berryman and Gibson Crockett, the descriptive text is by Newbold Noyes Jr.  The chronological order of the cartoons has been rearranged in some instances for purposes of continuity.  Great cover cartoon of Adlai Stevenson saying "I Did Not Seek it ... I did not want it!  and Dwight Eisenhower responding "And You Did NOT Get it!".   softbound.  10.5" by 8".  92 pages plus the covers.  photos of the artists.  each page is a full page cartoon!  great time capsule of the election!!!  a "must read" for anyone interested in this campaign.  also, a great book for collectors of political cartoons.  Minor stain in lower left corner.  interior is tight and clean.  21.50

pennant.  I LIKE IKE.  white lettering on green soft felt with golden border and matching tassels on top.  missing the bottom tassels.  tip is intact.  large full color portrait of DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER.  1952 Presidential Campaign pennant.  approx. 26" long.  colors are very bright and strong.  light creasing.  overall excellent plus condition.  59.50

pennant.  DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Inauguration.  white lettering on royal purple soft felt.  golden yellow border with matching tassels.  tip intact.  reads WASHINGTON D.C. - INAUGURATED JAN. 20, 1953 - OUR PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER.  large portrait in full color.  approx. 26" long.  colors are very bright and strong.  light creasing.  overall excellent plus condition.  45.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter IKE & DICK photo pin with Eisenhower and Nixon.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on rim and back.  colors bright and crisp.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  35.00

matchbook cover.  Vote the entire Republican Ticket headed by President Eisenhower.  (1956).  photo of Edmund J. Kucharski for Record of Deeds and Benjamin S. Adamowski for State's Attorney.  striker and matches removed.  light spotting.  oddball item!  5.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter NIXON'S THE ONE photo pin.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on edge.  colors bright and crisp.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  32.00

JACQUELINE (ONASSIS) KENNEDY face mask, c.1964, full size, mint  45.00

pinback button.  giant 6" diameter NIXON FOR PRESIDENT photo pin.  celluloid.  pinback and easel on reverse side - so can be worn, hung or displayed like a picture on your desk.  no maker name.  colors are bright and crisp.  near mint to mint.  30.00

pinback button.  1.25" diameter RHODE ISLAND NEEDS NIXON AGNEW jugate photo pin.  celluloid.  blue on white with b&w photos.  colors are bright and crisp. very light surface oxidation on reverse.   near mint to mint.  10.00

pinback button.  1.25" diameter SOUTH CAROLINA NEEDS NIXON AGNEW jugate photo pin.  celluloid.  blue on white with b&w photos.  colors are bright and crisp. very light surface oxidation on reverse.   off-center.  near mint to mint.  6.00

pinback button.  1.25" diameter OKLAHOMA NEEDS NIXON AGNEW jugate photo pin.  celluloid.  blue on white with b&w photos.  colors are bright and crisp. very light surface oxidation on reverse.   off-center.  near mint to mint.  6.00

pinback button.  3" diameter.  DEMOCRATS ARE WE for JOHNSON & HUMPHREY.  photo jugate.  red white and blue tin litho.  Made by Green Duck.  colors strong.  excellent plus.  25.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter LBJ FOR THE U.S.A. HHH.  photo jugate of Johnson & Humphrey.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on edge.  colors bright and crisp.  light surface oxidation on reverse.  overall near mint or nicer.  22.00

1965 LBJ Presentation Book & Invitation.  From the 1965 Presidential Inauguration Committee, January 20, 1965.  122 pages, measures approx. 9 ¼” by 12 ¼”, multicolored photo cover.  Special, Limited Edition Presentation Book (#F 945), INAUGURAL 1965 – THRESHOLD OF TOMORROW: THE GREAT SOCIETY. Presented to invitation holders, at Lyndon B Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey inauguration. Includes the special engraved invitation PLUS the original mailing envelope (which are both mint). The interior of the book is tight, clean and mint. There is very minor loss of surface gloss to book cover, from storage wear. This is a hard to find book!!! Lots of info, color photos, etc.  near mint or better.   59.50

SCIENTISTS - ENGINEERS - PHYSICIANS for JOHNSON HUMPHREY pinback button.  1.75" diameter celluloid covered pinback button.   1964 Presidential campaign.  Lyndon B. Johnson for President, Hubert Humphrey for Vice President.   interesting item from a specific support group.  patriotic color, red/white/blue.  Made by Philadelphia Badge Co. Inc.  marked on curl.   Union Bug on the front side.   there is very light surface oxidation on reverse side.  no splits or cracks, no foxing.  colors are strong and bright.  Near mint plus to mint.  10.00

pinback button.  giant 6" diameter HUMPHREY FOR PRESIDENT photo pin.  celluloid.  pinback and easel on the reverse - so can be worn, hung or displayed like a picture on your desk.  no maker name.  tiny pinpoint nick on the right side - by his ear.  colors are bright and crisp.  near mint.  15.00

pinback button.  Unusual Reagan OREGON pin.  red and white.  reads REAGAN BUSH COUNTRY on map of Oregon state.  2.25" celluloid.  mint.  15.00

pinback button.  giant 6" diameter RONALD REAGAN FOR PRESIDENT 1980 photo pin.  celluloid.  pinback and easel on the reverse side - so can be worn, hung or displayed like a picture on your desk.  no maker name.  minor blemish in the "8".  colors are bright and crisp.  near mint.  15.00

pinback button. large 3.5" diameter Walter Mondale.  DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION - San Francisco July 16 - 1984.  full color photo pin.  celluloid.  has the Union Bug on rim.  colors bright and crisp.  mint.  15.00

pinback button.2.25" diameter JAPANESE FOR REAGAN BUSH '84.  celluloid.  Marked on the curl: Paid for by Reagan-Bush '82 etc.   bright and crisp.  mint.   15.00

Miscellaneous Political & Cause Pins

Washington State Local Political

encased penny.  Washington State King County Commissioner. Circular shape. Approx. 1 3/8" diameter. holed on top, as made, for keychain. . 1946-D Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: RUSSELL H. FLUENT Good Government. (He was a County Commissioner in Seattle Washington from 1939 thru 1945. it appears he did not win the 1946 vote!). Obverse side reads: Keep Me and You Will Have Good Luck. The lines in the wheat grains are still strong and crisp. The coin shows very little to no wear, although it has lost it's luster. the soiling on the aluminum appears to be old residue from a price tag or from tape. I would imagine it will clean off with light fluid or alcohol without affecting any value. there is a some dark toning on the backside of the penny. we have not attempted to clean or polish this item.  12.50

Scarce variety. 1968.  WARREN MAGNUSON, U.S. Senator from Washington State. Approx. a hair over 1.5" diameter political celluloid pinback button. yellow lettering on dark blue. I'M ON THE MOVE FOR MAGGIE. undated, circa 1960's vintage. no dents, no gouges, no stains. minor surface oxidation on backside. Near mint to mint.  6.50

1968 WARREN MAGNUSON, U.S. Senator from Washington State. Approx. a hair over 2" diameter political tin litho pinback button. white and black lettering on golden yellow. I GOT KIDS, I'M FOR MAGGIE. undated, but issued in his 1968 campaign.. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  5.00

1968 WARREN MAGNUSON, U.S. Senator from Washington State. Approx. a hair over 1.75" diameter political tin litho pinback button. white and black lettering on orange. simply says MAGGIE! undated, but issued in his 1968 campaign.. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  4.00

1968 WARREN MAGNUSON, U.S. Senator from Washington State. Approx. a hair over 1.5" diameter political tin litho pinback button. green lettering on white. simply says MAGGIE. undated, but issued in his 1968 campaign.. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  4.00

hard one to find. Congressman JIM McDERMOTT from Washington State. could be as early as 1970 from his first successful campaign. Approx. 1.75" diameter political tin litho button. blue and white photo pin. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  8.50

hard one to find. BROCK ADAMS On November 4, 1986, Adams was elected as a U.S. Senator, defeating incumbent Slade Gorton from Washington State. Approx. 2.25" diameter political celluloid button. red and white on blue. BROCK'S BACK, U.S. SENATE. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  5.00

hard to find! Approx. a hair over 1.25" diameter political celluloid pinback button. blue on white. WES UHLMAN! YES. He was Mayor of Seattle Washington from 1969-77. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  6.50

Other Political Locals

pinback button.  1960's to 1970's RE-ELECT HUGH SCOTT SENATOR.  1"  diameter celluloid covered pinback button.   red on white.  U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania.  historical note:  A memorable quote from Hugh Scott came during the U-2 INCIDENT in 1960, when Senator Scott said that "We have violated the eleventh Commandment — Thou Shall Not Get Caught."    made by A.G. Trimble.  Mint condition.   9.50

1906 GOVERNOR HON. EDWIN S. STUART (he was the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania from 1907 thru 1911). Magnificent, multi-colored political campaign ribbon. Straight pin attached to upper back. Large, 3” by 9 ½”. Excellent condition!      89.50

Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. red and black on off-white. issued in 1904 South Dakota when they were trying to move the state capital from Pierre. VOTE FOR MITCHELL - LOWER TAXES - PERMANENT CAPITAL. Nice illustration of the building. Original back paper is intact. Made by Pettibone Bros. Cincinnati. Ohio. no stains, no dents, no cracks, no splits, no  flaws. colors are strong.  16.50

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Political "cause" pin. red, lbue, white. BOOST FOR GOOD ROADS 1912. OCONOMOWOC MILWAUKEE ROAD ASSN. 134 Jefferson St. Milwaukee. Made by Bastian Bros. original back paper is intact. light darkening along the rim. Very good to excellent.  7.00

cause pins

Anti-Vietnam and Union Labor pinback button. issued in 1971. approx. 7/8" diameter tin litho. white on blue. image of a White Dove. reads simply: APRIL 24 SMC. (The SMC stands for Student Mobilization Committee). Made in Philadelphia by Horn. no flaws. near mint.  HISTORY NOTE: thanks to http://www.holtlaborlibrary.org/MattinglyPolitical.html. The call for an April 24 demonstration came out of a Student Mobilization Committee (SMC) conference held in February. The demonstrations were cosponsored by the two main antiwar coalitions; the National Peace Action Coalition (NPAC) and the People's Coalition for Peace and Justice. Organizers estimate that over half a million people marched in Washington D. C. and over 300,000 marched in San Francisco. Halstead wrote in Out Now of the diversity of the participants and that "tens of thousands of trade unionists marched...in many cases defying top union officials...condemning Nixon's recently imposed wage freeze. One of the most popular [slogans] was: 'Freeze the War, Not the Wages." (Halstead, p. 612).  8.50

anti-war, anti Nuclear Proliferation. dated 1979. 2" celluloid. red, white and blue. FROM HIROSHIMA TO HARRISBURG - NO NUKES - SPREAD THE WORD. copyright 1979 by Al Giordano. Made in New Vernon NJ by Donnelly Colt. no gouges, no scratches, no stains. near mint to mint.  12.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter advertising celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. undated, but World War II vintage. Illustration of the "V" for Victory above the Eagle logo atop a castle with the American Flag and the United Way flag. VOLUNTEER DEFENSE COMMITTEE, GREATER SEATTLE DEFENSE CHEST. Made in Aberdeen Washington by Stamp Works. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  5.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter advertising celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. undated, but World War II vintage. Illustration of the the Eagle logo atop a castle with the American Flag and the United Way flag. ABE LINCOLN CLUB MEMBER, GREATER SEATTLE, DEFENSE CHEST. Made in Aberdeen Washington by Stamp Works. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  5.00

Approx. 1.25" diameter advertising celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. undated, but World War II vintage. simply says CHINA. I believe this was tied into the China Relief programs, circa 1939 to 1945. very minimal surface oxidation on reverse. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  12.50

Approx. 1" diameter advertising celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. undated, but World War II vintage. Illustration of crossed British and American flags. STATE OF WASHINGTON, BRITISH AMERICAN WAR RELIEF ASSOCIATION. no dents, no gouges, no stains. Near mint to mint.  14.00

 Political "cause" pin.  Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button.  black lettering on cream. OCCUPY BLACK FOX, JUNE 2-3, 1979. Made by Connelly-Colt, Mt. Vernon NJ. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. Near mint plus to mint.  HISTORY NOTE: Black Fox Station is a 2,206 acre tract of land in Rogers County, Oklahoma, owned by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma. they had agreed to develop nuclear power generating facilities on the site. Some initial excavation and construction work was commenced under a limited work authorization issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. On June 2, 1979, members of the Sunbelt Alliance, a group whose goal it was to display their opposition to the proposed nuclear facility, occupied the grounds at Black Fox. All 339 demonstrators were arrested and booked by the Rogers County sheriff.  15.00

Undated, 1960's to 1970's issue. it might be for Biafra 1968. 1.75 celluloid. black and red. Map of Africa. reads: SUPPORT AFRICAN RELIEF NOW. Richmark. Made in Seattle WA by Lisamber.  near mint.  10.00

anti-Vietnam War REMEMBER OCT. 9 pinback button.   Approx. 1.5" diameter tin litho pinback button. Political and "cause" pin. Anti-Vietnam War. On October 9, 1968 (or maybe it was 1969???) President Richard Nixon said, "Those who have had four years and have not found peace, should not have another four years." In 1972. McGovern supporters took Nixon at his word, and produced this political slogan pinback. On reverse is telephone number for CLERGY & LAITY CONCERNED to order more. no dents, no gouges. Colors strong and vivid. near mint to mint.  10.00

Approx. 1" diameter celluloid pinback button. Political "cause" pin. red, white and blue. Patriotic theme. WE VIEW AMERICA AS SOMETHING SPECIAL. no maker listed. undated, circa 1970's vintage, although it relates to any time period. no dents, no gouges. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  7.50

undated, 1960's to 1970's vintage. Approx. 2.25" diameter celluloid advertising political pinback button. dark blue on white. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  5.00

cause pin.  undated, 1960's or 1970's vintage. Approx. 2.25" diameter celluloid advertising political cause pinback button. White lettering on blue. SHOOT FOR ZERO LITTER - Washington Department of Ecology. Made in Seattle by Richmark. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright.  near mint to mint.  4.00

Undated, 1970's vintage. large, approx. 3.5" diameter celluloid. green and white. HELP STOP LITTERING - MODEL LITTER CONTROL LAW. early cause pin for the Ecology Environmental group. has the Union Bug on the curl. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. near mint.  6.50

patriotic cause pin.  Copyright 1971. Approx. a hair over 2" diameter celluloid advertising political cause pinback button. red, white and blue on b&w closeup portrait photo of American Bald Eagle with tear in his eye, simple says VOTE. dated 1971 on the curl, made in N.Y. by Slater. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  5.00

 an older 1970's vintage piece. Approx. 1.75" diameter celluloid advertising political cause pinback button. dark blue lettering on white. CONSTITUTION CANCELLED BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT. no maker marks (probably afraid of retaliation!). no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  5.00

undated, 1960's or 1970's vintage. Approx. 2.25" diameter tin litho advertising political cause pinback button. graphics of a broom with the Capitol building in the background. red, white and blue. CLEAN UP CONGRESS. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. minor edge nicks. colors are strong and bright. near mint.  5.00

Anti-Vietnam pinback button. Undated, 1970's vintage. approx. 1.75" diameter celluloid. b&w. Silhouette of man's face with large question mark. MIA ? MISSING OR PRISONER. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. near mint to mint.  10.00

Vietnam pinback button. Undated, 1970's vintage. approx. 1.75" celluloid. Black and white frowning face. P.O.W.'S NEVER HAVE A NICE DAY. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. near mint to mint.  10.00

Vietnam pinback button. Undated, 1970's vintage. approx. 2.5" oval celluloid. red, white and blue. MIA ONLY HANOI KNOWS. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. near mint to mint.  10.00

Vietnam pinback button. Undated, 1970's vintage. approx. 1.75" celluloid. white and blue. WELCOME HOME P.O.W.'S. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. near mint to mint.  10.00

early anti-war, anti Nuclear Proliferation. Undated, late 1960's to 1970's vintage. approx. 1.75" celluloid. yellow on black. BETTER ACTIVE TODAY THAN RADIOACTIVE TOMORROW. Made in New Vernon NJ by Donnelly Colt. no gouges, no scratches, no stains. There is very minimal dent at about 8:00. near mint.  10.00

cause pin. pro abortion.  undated, 1970's vintage. Approx. 2.25" diameter celluloid advertising political cause pinback button. red lettering on white. NO MORE SHOTGUN WEDDINGS - Vote Yes on Referendum 20. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright. light surface oxidation on reverse. near mint to mint.  10.00

WORLDS FAIR MEMORABILIA

1904 World's Fair - St. Louis Missouri

KANSAS - WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS 1904.  approx. 1.36" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Lettering is superimposed atop large Sunflower design, with building in background. no foxing, no stains. Guaranteed original. colors are strong. No flaws. Excellent to near mint.  30.00

PHILADELPHIA'S SOUVENIR - ST. LOUIS 1904.  approx. 1.36" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Illustrates The Liberty Bell in center. The paper insert reads "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land, Unto all the Inhabitants Thereof". no foxing, no stains. Guaranteed original. colors are strong. There are a few minor rim splits at the very edge where the celluloid joins the collet on the reverse.  Excellent.  24.00

1905 Lewis & Clark Expo - Portland Oregon

2 ¼” by 8 ½”, dark blue on off white,  “McLOUGHLIN DAY” Ribbon from the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland Oregon, June 1 thru October 15, 1905. This was a ONE day event at the Exposition, Friday, October 6, 1905. It has portrait of Dr. John McLoughlin “Father of Oregon”, and then has a short biographical sketch of him. The item has some wrinkles, as I have not ironed or cleaned it. There are no stains, no holes, no tears.  excellent plus.   40.00

approx. 2 ¼” by 8”, Oddball Lewis and Clark Exposition Ribbon. Reads “1852 Oregon Pioneer Association, “Loyalty to Oregon” is our Motto, Lewis and Clark 1905 Centennial, Not Transferable, June 17, 1903. State Seal of the Territory of Oregon in center. The piece is clean, but there are separation splits from age deterioration.  very good.   35.00

1909 AYPE Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition - Seattle Washington

pinback button.  500,000 PORTLAND 1912.   promotional item, pertaining to the growth spurt of the city and their projecting population.  red/white/blue.  1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Paper label on reverse:  Made by Pacific Regalia Company in Portland Oregon.  given out at the AYPE in 1909.  obtained from the daughter of a AYPE executive.  near mint to mint condition.  very scarce!  55.00

pinback button.  approx. 3/4" diameter celluloid pinback button. multicolored. L.O.T.M with the Beehive logo and world map behind. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES was a fraternal insurance group. They handed these pins out, at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle in 1909. Has the original paper label intact which reads: COMPLIMENTS OF LADIES OF THE MACCABEES OF THE WORLD.  obtained from the daughter of a AYPE executive.  near mint to mint condition.   scarce!  29.50

AYPE.  1.75" diameter celluloid pinback button.  CENTRALIA - THE HUB CITY - WE'VE GOT THE COAL.  Paper label on reverse: Made by Pacific Stamp Works - Tacoma.  given out at the AYPE in 1909.  obtained from the daughter of a AYPE executive.  slightly off center, but near mint to mint condition.  rare!  75.00

1" diameter celluloid pinback button for the 1909 ALASKAN YUKON PACIFIC EXPOSITION in Seattle. This has the AYPE logo in center with YOU'LL LIKE TACOMA 1909 around the edge. dark blue and white. Guaranteed original. mint condition, no flaws.   16.00

pinback button.   Illustration of a bear, reads CALIFORNIA. SEATTLE. 1909.  A hair over 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. Probably issued during California Day, for the 1909 ALASKAN YUKON PACIFIC EXPOSITION in Seattle. Black on dark orange.  Original paper insert is still intact. Made by obscure company, Wm. H. Hoegee Co. in Los Angeles. Guaranteed original. mint condition, no flaws. 36.00

pinback button.  reads in block letters: CALIFORNIA. SEATTLE 1909.  approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. black on dark orange. a promotional pinback from the 1909 Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition World's Fair, in Seattle Washington.   Original paper insert is still intact.  Made by obscure company, Wm. H. Hoegee Co. in Los Angeles.  Guaranteed original. mint condition, no flaws. 29.50

pinback button.  reads in block letters: CALIFORNIA. SEATTLE 1909.  approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. black on dark orange. a promotional pinback from the 1909 Alaskan Yukon Pacific Exposition World's Fair, in Seattle Washington.   Original paper insert is still intact.  Made by obscure company, Wm. H. Hoegee Co. in Los Angeles.  Guaranteed original.  some age spotting.  17.50

1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition - San Francisco California

Beautifully engraved ticket from SAN FRANCISCO DAY, Tuesday Nov. 2, 1915 at PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. Detailed illustration of the PALACE OF FINE ARTS on the front of the ticket. On reverse, is detailed logo of the Worlds Fair, held in San Francisco. 4 5/8" by 2 3/4", brown on cream color.  Ticket is bright, vivid and clean. No creasing. On reverse side there is very light pencil writing - minor.   near mint.  60.00

1933 Century of Progress - Chicago Illinois

HELLO "SIMONIZ" 1933 CENTURY OF PROGRESS.  approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Chicago World's Fair. red lettering on yellow. no foxing, no stains. Guaranteed original. colors are strong. No flaws. near mint to mint.  23.50

I'VE SEEN THE WORLD CHAMPION LOG ROLLERS - 1933 WORLD'S FAIR.  Scarcer pin. Approx. 1 1/8" diameter tin litho advertising pinback button. white and yellow on dark blue. Made in Chicago by Geraghty. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. near mint plus to mint.  25.00

Approx. 3/4" diameter brass token, coin, medal. Gold tone. raised lettering: SALES PREMIUM 2 1/2 cents DR. WEST'S PRODUCTS ONLY. REDEEMABLE IN CASH - THE WESTERN COMPANY CHICAGO - NOT GOOD AFTER JULY 31st 1933. Available at the Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair. No gouges or dents. oxidation along the bottom of the one side. Otherwise, nice gloss. we have not attempted to clean or polish this item.  15.00

1935 California-Pacific International Exposition - San Diego California

Color postcard with gold border. Reverse has the logo for the 1935 CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION in San Diego. #145 on bottom center. Reads: Arco del Futero. America's Exposition - 1935. May 29 - November 11. Published by John Sirigo, Official Photographer. Unused. Near mint to mint.   8.00

Color postcard with gold border. Reverse has the logo for the 1935 CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION in San Diego. #147 on bottom center. Reads: CALIFORNIA STATE BUILDING. America's Exposition - 1935. May 29 - November 11. Published by John Sirigo, Official Photographer. Unused. Near mint to mint.  8.00

1939 New York World's Fair

1939 New York World's Fair COMBINATION BOOK OF SOUVENIR TICKETS.  full color illustrated cover.  Inside are gorgeous, full color illustrated tickets for various events.  great artwork.  large souvenir stub for Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the Cuban Village; large souvenir stub of Gardens on Parade from the Cavalcade of Centaurs; full unused ticket with stub for Morris Gest's Little Miracle Town; large illustrated souvenir stub from Dickens, Browning, Shakespeare - a souvenir of Merrie England; full unused ticket with tear off stub of Old New York; large colorful souvenir stub with Hula Girl graphic of Beautiful Hawaii at the Perisphere.  slight crease in top cover, but tickets are all in near mint to mint condition.  Overall, measures approx. 5 7/8" by 2.5".  49.50

large celluloid pinback button. red and blue on white. Reads: 100 FREE TRIPS, WORLD'S FAIR, NEW YORK or SAN FRANCISCO, ASK ME. Unfortunately, I have no idea what this was issued for. A contest? Advertising gimmick? In store promotional? Has NO manufacturer marks. Mottled brown cardboard back insert. It measures a hair over 2" in diameter. There are NO dents or dings, NO gouges, NO fading, NO stains. Colors are very strong and very bright. mint! 100% guaranteed old and original.  VERY scarce and unusual.  65.00

Full color linen postcard. THE 14-TON GIANT UNDERWOOD MASTER - Operating Daily - AT THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939. Reverse says it is the Largest in the world, and actually works. It required 3 years to build. Each typebar weights 45 pounds and the carriage alone weighs 3500 pounds, etc. Has the #10908 in the center top of backside. Unused. Colors are bright and vivid. Small dings in upper left corner and the lower right corner. Nothing awful. Excellent.  7.50

an elongated 1920 Lincoln Penny. Raised lettering: 1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR - WORLD OF TOMORROW with image of the Trylon and Perisphere. normal age wear. no gouges, no dents, no flaws. Guaranteed Vintage and authentic, as is all of our merchandise.  15.00

Approx. .75" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. multicolored on green. Comic illustration of SWAMI type character. He has large moustache, and is frowning, like he is ill. reads TIME FOR SARAKA. This product was popular in the 1930's, and was for constipation. This pin was reportedly issued at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Original back paper is intact. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. no stains, no dents, no cracks, no splits, no flaws. colors are bright and vivid.  14.00

MUSIC HALL.  approx. 1" diameter silver toned coin, token or medal. Raised lettering. NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR with raised image of the Trylon and Perisphere. The reverse is raised image of the MUSIC HALL.  retains original luster. It is a bit dirty, but appears that it will clean very easily with soap and water. No nicks or dings. no flaws.  21.00

HALL OF NATIONS.  approx. 3/4" diameter aluminum coin, token or medal. Raised lettering. NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR with raised image of the Trylon and Perisphere. The reverse is raised image of the HALL OF NATIONS. No nicks or dings. no flaws.  20.00

1939 Golden Gate International Exposition - San Francisco California

Official Catalog ARCHITECTURAL MODELS - MINIATURE ROOMS b Mrs. James Ward Thorne - Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco 1939.  36 pages.  softbound.  slick paper with b&w photos.  10" by 7.5".  unusual item, rarely seen.  excellent.  24.00

approx. 1.25" diameter gold toned coin, token or medal. Raised lettering. 1939 GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PETROLEUM EXHIBIT. (or World's Fair as some refer to it). Raised illustration. Reverse side has raised lettering that reads: "A Dollar Spent For Petroleum Products Never Stops Circulating. It Pays For Wages, Taxes. Materials and Brings Countless Benefits to Every Business". Funny, that had to convince us almost 70 years ago, that the prices were justified!!! and that was back when gas was dirt cheap!! retains much of original luster. No nicks or dings. no flaws. A harder one to find.  24.00

smaller size. approx. 5/8" diameter metal. Has "loop" at top, and can also be worn as lapel pin, with a clutch pin on reverse. 1940 GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION. (or World's Fair as some refer to it). Raised illustration in center of statue. some minor surface oxidation. No nicks or dings.  10.00

1962 Century 21 Worlds Fair - Seattle Washington

pinback button.  DIST. 19 LIONS - SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR 1962.  brown on orange.  1.75" diameter celluloid.  scarce!  near mint to mint.  25.00

pinback button.  black lettering on white.  GET ON TOP OF THINGS!  GO TO THE SPACE NEEDLE. 1.5" diameter celluloid.  a few pinhead sized spots.  looks nice.  scarce!  15.00

uncommon glass mug with handle.  has the blue 1962 SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR logo on one side, and illustration of The Space Needle on the other.  stands approx. 5.5" tall.  no chips or cracks.  no flaws.  does not appear to have been used.  mint.  20.00

 official 1962 Worlds Fair SPACE AGE COIN made by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia & distributed by Northwest Historical Medals, Inc.  coin is half dollar size - overall measures 3 ¼" by 5 ¾".  Mint, never removed from packaging. 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair.  Designer and sculptor: GEORGE TSUTAKAWA. A beautiful medal that is still sealed in original, as issued, packaging. The bi-fold brochure is near mint to mint with no stains or creases.  22.50

Scarce, hard to find CANADA, CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION, SEATTLE, USA, 1962 booklet.  Overall, it measures approx. 8" by 9".  20 pages counting covers.  Sections are titled: Canadian Science and Industry Serve Mankind; Milestone in Canadian Research; Canadian Mapping; Canada's North; Transportation; Atomic Energy; Medicine; Research Into the Upper Atmosphere; Electronics; Scientific Research in Canada.  Photo illustrated.  Interior is tight and clean. Cover shows normal wear and tear from use.  vg/ex.  12.50

Jim Beam 1962 CENTURY 21 "Space Needle" Figural ceramic bottle.  13.5" tall.  Very colorful, makes an impressive display piece!   Empty, but mint condition.  25.00

SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR "OFFICIAL MEDAL".  Half dollar size, gold color.  Obverse has the Century 21 logo.  Reverse has raised graphics of "50 Tons of Silver Dollars - $1,000,000 Display".  Excellent.  14.00

Century 21 "Good for $1" token.  Size of a silver dollar, gold colored.  Reverse says good for $1 in trade during 1962 at the cooperative businesses in Washington State.  Obverse has great relief work of Monorail and Space Needle and the Century 21 logo.   near mint to mint condition.  10.00
we also have one in very good to excellent for 6.50

Beautiful Century 21 ALASKA "Good for $1" token.  Size of a silver dollar, gold colored.  Reverse says good for $1 in trade during 1962 at the cooperative businesses or redeemable at the Alaska Boosters Assn.  "Souvenir Money".  Obverse has great relief work of Moose, Totem, Mountain, Rising sun.   Mint condition.  15.00
we also have one in very good to excellent for 9.50

CENTURY 21 - SEATTLE WORLDS FAIR - 1962.  magnificent ceramic souvenir plate.  Large, 11" diameter.  Colorful artwork in center of overview of the fair.  Fluted edge, trimmed in silver.  Reverse says "Made Exclusively for Frederick & Nelson's".   Never used, no flaws, gem mint.   Gorgeous piece!   Quality piece that is one of the scarcer fair items.   45.00

Sunday April 8, 1962 THE SEATTLE TIMES Newspaper special sections: SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR SOUVENIR EDITION - SPACE AGE FRONTIERS.  Tons of articles, photos, write ups, ads.  120 pages of GREAT information.  fantastic reference material.  Has been read, but overall in excellent plus condition.  FIRST HAND information.  Better than a book!    19.50

1964 New York World's Fair

UNISPHERE ceramic figural salt & pepper set, 1964 NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR, mint  49.50

1964 NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR, frame tray jigsaw puzzle, Milton Bradley #4435.  Color art of the FAIR TWINS outside GREYHOUND BUS Terminal building.  Large GREYHOUND BUS logo, great illus.  of GREYHOUND Worlds Fair “Tour Bus Gondola Trains”.  Excellent.  45.00

EXPO 67 - 1967 Montreal Canada

OFFICIAL GUIDE BOOK.  white cover.  $1 cover price.  8" by 5.25".  square bound.  350 pages.  lots of color and lots of useful information.  tight and clean.  well used.  very good.  8.50

OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MAP - EXPO 67.  Blue cover.  $1 cover price.  fold outs.  3-D maps in full color.  tight and clean.  folded vertically and creased.  good plus.  6.50

EXPO INSIDE OUT.  2nd printing.  Omniscope Magazine.  $1 cover price.  "A 48 page Critical, Selective & Unauthorized Guide to Montreal's Expo 67."  tight and clean.  writing on the cover.  very good.  6.50  

EXPO INSIDE OUT.  2nd printing.  Omniscope Magazine.  $1 cover price.  "A 48 page Critical, Selective & Unauthorized Guide to Montreal's Expo 67."  tight and clean.  near mint to mint.  10.00 

TERRE DES HOMMES DE FOND EN COMBLE.  Un Guide De Terre des Hommes.  by Sean Kelly and Ron Wareham.  purple cover.  $1 cover price.  completely written in French.  about 50 pages.  approx. 8.5" by 10".  tight and clean.  near mint to mint.  6.50

Program for the The World Festival at Expo 67 of the Russian Bolshoi Opera company doing Rimsky-Korsakoff's THE TALE OF THE CITY OF KITEZH.  16 pages.  approx. 8" by 5.5".  near mint to mint.  10.00

Pamphlet THE NEW DESIGNERS.  Projects from Schools of Industrial Design.  white on blue foldout.  14 accordion pages.  9" by 4" when closed.  near mint to mint.  5.00

ESSO Gasoline detailed map EXPO 67.  environs of Montreal and vicinity.  full color.  when folded, small, 6" by 3.5".  near mint.  6.50

1968-69 TERRE DES HOMMES/MAN AND HIS WORLD - Montreal Canada

GUIDE - 1968 MAN AND HIS WORLD.  $1 cover price.  Black cover.  8.5" by 4.5". 256 pages.  square bound.  lots of color photos.  back cover creased.  tight and clean.  excellent to near mint.  10.00

GUIDE - 1969 MAN AND HIS WORLD.  75 Cents, white cover.  7" by 4.25",  160 pages plus covers.  square bound. lots of photos.  tight and clean.  near mint to mint.  8.50

OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MAP.  1969.  Full color fold out.  26 pages, yellow covers, 75 cent cover price.  tight and clean.  9.75" by 4.5".   9.50

FESTIVALS & OTHER EVENTS

Approx. 3/4" diameter metal lapel pin. scalloped style edge, raised image. 7th ANNUAL BELLINGHAM TULIP FESTIVAL. The first festival was in 1920, so that would make this 1926. brass or copper material. raised image of a TULIP in the center. Has unusual design pin on reverse side. Very scarce and early festival piece. Washington state. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. Near mint to mint.   16.50

scarce!  Milk container from the 1936 GREAT LAKES EXPOSITION in Cleveland Ohio!  individual serving size.  approx. 3.75 tall waxed container. . red/blue/white advertising and graphics.  from the Dairymen's Milk Co. of Cleveland.  some creasing and wear.  overall quite displayable.   I doubt if many of these survived!   21.50

rare souvenir booklet.  Fairbanks Alaska 1941 DOG DERBY AND ICE CARNIVAL.  9" by 5.5".  28 pages plus the covers.  Dog sled illustration on cover.  Many photos.  Not as famous as the Iditarod - but probably a lot scarcer?  interior is tight.  light staining to covers.  very good.  35.00

rare. Approx. 1 3/4" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. dark red on white. illustration of cowboy on rearing horse. RENTON RODEO 1941 - AUG. 1st - 2nd - 3rd. Made in Seattle Washington. minor surface oxidation on backside. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains. colors are strong and bright. near mint to mint.  25.00

Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. red, blue, yellow, white. 1941 SVENSKA MIDSOMMARFESTEN - LOS ANGELES JUNE 24. illustration of the crossed flags of America and Sweden. original back paper is intact. Made by Western Badge and Button. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. colors are strong and vivid. near mint or better.  21.00

Approx. a hair over 1.75" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. multicolored. Image of smiling SUNFLOWER. YAKIMA SUNFAIR, May-June. Although undated, this is circa 1960 - which is the first year of this annual festival. vintage item, possibly earlier. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. Has the Union Bug printed on the rim. mint.  12.50

1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. red black and gold on white. SOMETHING DOING, S.A.A.C. CARNIVAL, BENEFIT OF NEW BUILDING, AUGUST 4-14. Early style clasp back. Original paper insert intact. Made in Seattle by F.M. Webb Co. Obscure manufacturer. Only the 3rd or 4th thing I have found with their label. Lends me to believe that this is early Seattle area pinback.  10.00

1.75" diameter celluloid pinback button. Red and green on white. 1948 MISS WASHINGTON PAGEANT JUBILEE. Columbia Basin, State Finals, June 24 - 25 - 26 - 27. Made by Midwest Badge and Novelty. Nice graphics of Bathing Beauty with Grand Coulee Dam in background and outline of map of State of Washington. No flaws. Near mint to mint condition. I have been into pinback buttons for over 35 years. First one I of these I have ever seen! Great piece related to the Miss America Beauty Pageant!   45.00

1908 NORTH DAKOTA FESTIVAL.  1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. Illustration of crossed American Flag and Norway flag. Reads 1814 17de Mai 1908, S af N. Fargo N. DAK. May 17th, 1908 festival commemorative pin. Minor edge foxing. Remnants of original paper insert. Guaranteed original.  8.50

1 3/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. MINNESOTA SMILES. 1949 TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL with photo in center of BEBE SHOPP - MISS AMERICA. Maroon and yellow and white. Made by Midwest Badge - marked on curl. Minor surface corrosion on backside. Guaranteed original. mint condition, no flaws.  14.00

Older celluloid pinback button. 1.5" diameter, full color. PIERCE COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR - SUMNER, WASH. Has large cornucopia with cow and horse and young boy holding giant fruit with Mount Rainier in background. Nice Washington state item that is rarely seen. Near mint to mint. Colors are extremely bright and vivid. Late 1930's or early 1940's I believe. No flaws. 9.50

Celluloid pinback button. red, green pink, black. 1940 PORT TOWNSEND RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL. That's in Washington State. It measures approx. 1.25" diameter. Made by G.H. Stamp Works, Aberdeen Wash. Has the Union Bug stamped onto reverse. There are NO dents or dings, NO gouges, NO fading, NO stains. Colors are very strong and very bright. There is no rust. mint.  14.00

RARE and very early 6th Annual RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL PORT TOWNSEND WASHINGTON May 23-24. 1941. red, white and blue. 1.5" diameter celluloid pinback button. No flaws. Colors bright and vivid. mint condition.  14.00

Scarce, early. 14th ANNUAL RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL PORT TOWNSEND WASHINGTON May 20-21. 1949. pink, red, green on white. 1.5" diameter celluloid pinback button. No flaws. Colors bright and vivid. mint condition. 12.50

scarce celluloid pinback button. Multicolored. Illustration of a man wearing a royal crown. SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL - JAN. 28 thru FEB. 5 - 1939. Made by B&B, St. Paul, Minn. 1.5" diameter. There are NO cracks, NO nicks, NO fading, NO stains. Colors are very strong and very bright. No rust. This one is a beauty!  22.00

2.5" celluloid pinback button. blues, yellow, black and white. FAIRBANKS ICE FESTIVAL. MARCH 9-18, 1984. colors bright and strong. no flaws. mint.  8.50

2.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. 1st WORLD ESKIMO YO-YO TOURNAMENT ANCHORAGE 1968. Shows Eskimo with yo-yo on blue background. Black letterings. colors bright and strong. no flaws. mint.  49.50

2.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. 2nd WORLD ESKIMO YO-YO TOURNAMENT ANCHORAGE 1969. Shows full figure of Eskimo with yo-yo on blue background. Black letterings. Artwork signed by Combs. colors bright and strong. no flaws. mint.  39.50

TIMBER CARNIVAL - 1952 - ALBANY OREGON.  Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. red on white. illustration of Logger sawing thru log.  no dents, no gouges. colors are strong and bright. minor surface oxidation on reverse. excellent plus.  9.50

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MILITARY

pinback button.  SPANISH AMERICAN WAR VETERANS.  Reddish orange logo on yellow.  1" diameter celluloid.  Made by St. Louis Button Co.  circa 1909 vintage.  I am pretty sure this was given out at the AYPE Exposition in Seattle, 1909.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  35.00

Anti-War Vietnam.   WHO WILL STOP THE RAIN embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch. From the CREDENCE CLEAR WATER REVIVAL song.  blue, purple and green on white.  illustration of airplane raining bombs down on the flowers.  classic 1960's Peace Movement icon.  approx. 3" diameter.   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  15.00

Anti-War Vietnam.   WOODSTOCK embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.  red & black on yellow.  great logo of the Dove sitting on the end of the guitar!  classic 1960's Peace Movement icon.  approx. 3" diameter.   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  12.50

Anti-War Vietnam.   WOODSTOCK embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch. 1970's vintage. red & black on white (scarce color variation).  great logo of the Dove sitting on the end of the guitar!  classic 1960's Peace Movement icon.  approx. 3" diameter.   Quality made item  - embroidery on back is cloth covered to keep stitches tight.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.  mint unused! We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.  15.00

World War II era.  full unused book of matches.  front is ad to buy War Bonds.  backside is caricature of Uncle Sam's foot stepping on Mussolini, Tito and Hitler.  captioned STEP ON IT!  made by Match Corp. of America.  rarely found complete and intact.  15.00

G.A.R. 1883 REUNION ARTILLERY Co. A EAGLE GUARD Bridgeport.  approx. 5.75" long by 2.25" wide.  silk ribbon.  This very early piece is not marked G.A.R. - but it is most definitely related.  black on off-white silk.  reads: ORGANIZED 1796.  MUSTERED OUT 1861.  REUNION 1883.  REUNION.  ARTILLERY Co. A.  EAGLE GUARD and WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARD.  AT MILLS PAVILLION.  SEA SIDE PARK.  BRIDGEPORT.  SEPT. 4th, 1883.  there is small piece of old clear tape at top edge.  no rips or tears.  normal old age soiling, but overall it is very nice.  G.A.R. stands for Grand Army of the Republic.  Nice piece of Civil War history.  25.00

G.A.R. 1907 DELEGATE RIBBON NEW HAVEN.  approx. 6" long by 2.25" wide.  silk ribbon.  silver on blue.  reads: G.A.R. DELEGATE.  Department Encampment and Reunion.  New Haven.  May 22 & 23.  1907.  separate red/white/blue flag stickpin at the top, serves as the pin holder.  as made, fringed at the bottom.  Manufacturer's paper label is intact on the reverse.  Made by J. Sutta, Successor to T. F. Sherman,  Jeweler & Badge Maker.  New Haven Ct.  Nice piece of Civil War history.   no rips, no tears, no stains.  near mint to mint condition.   24.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. undated, but from the First World War era. red and blue on white. I AM BRINGING A HERO HOME R-U? original back paper is intact. Made by Brunt in San Francisco. there is rust on the metal rim. no dents, no gouges, no stains. displays beautifully. excellent plus or better.  14.00

undated, circa early 1940's.  Approx. 1" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. blue, white and red. undated, but World War 2 vintage. red, white and blue with illus. of U.S. Flag. SNOHOMISH COUNTY NATIONAL DEFENSE COUNCIL. That's Washington State. Original back paper is intact. Made by St. Louis Button Co. no dents, no gouges, no stains. there is a very light surface scuff, almost negligible. Near mint.  10.00

Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. blue, red and white. World War II. WELCOME HOME 83rd AIR BORNE DIVISION. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains, no flaws. colors are strong. near mint to mint.  15.00

Approx. 5/8" diameter miniature medal or charm. High relief. American Eagle, reads 1941 1945 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. reverse shows bow of boat with soldiers, EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN. ringlet attachment at top. No ribbon. I do not believe it was ever used, possibly never issued. no wear, no gouges, no dings, no flaws. Near mint plus to mint.  10.00

military.  Approx. 3/4" by 3/4" miniature medal or charm. High relief. 1898-1902 SPANISH WAR VETERANS - USA, Philippine ISLANDS, CUBA, PUERTO RICO. On the reverse side it has the points of the compass and reads UNITED in the center. Appears to be copper. I do not believe it was ever used, possibly never issued.  No wear, minor age toning. Guaranteed Vintage and authentic.  18.50

CIVIL DEFENSE.  older, enamel inlaid, cloisonné style HAT BADGE or possibly a collar badge. a hair over 1.25" diameter. Although undated, I believe this to be World War II vintage. red, blue, white. CVD. Civil Defense. No cracks, no chips, no nicks, no flaws. Has the pin and screw post reverse. Though it is gold toned, it is stamped STERLING on the reverse. It does not include the "screw" closure.  19.50

 military cigarette lighter.  Cigarette lighter. full color applied shield for the 5th COMMUNICATIONS GROUP. On the other side, red engraved lettering: H.Q. 5th COMM. G.P. KOREA - JAPAN 1955-56. Made in Tokyo Japan by Wellington. Never used. Near mint to mint.   24.00

approx. 21 7/8" tall by 20 ½" wide, wall hanging silk of THE RT. HON. EARL KITCHENER P.C.K.P, SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR, 1914.  British issue, of the period.  A highly decorated British Hero. No holes or tears. Very, very faint ovoid "water stain" in upper right area. Almost non-detectable - could be matted out when framed. An absolutely stunning piece. We have it displayed, with paper clips holding it up. At the moment, it is quite "wrinkled". Needs to be pressed, and would be a killer, framed under glass.  excellent plus.  A nice World War I item.   50.00

May 19, 1952 issue of Quick News Weekly Magazine. Great color cover of GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR captioned “White Knight on a Dark Horse?” Magazine is tight and clean, one small interior photo has been cut out. Cover colors are bright, with faint wrinkle in lower right corner.  exc+.  10.00

book.  FLEET TACTICS Theory and Practice.  by Capt. Wayne P. Hughes Jr. USN (ret.).  1986.  Naval Institute Press.  The first American book on naval tactics to be published in fifty years, this landmark study emphasizes history, tactical analysis, and fleet operations and provides an example of how modern battle fleet operations might be formulated and planned.   316 pages.  hardbound with dust jacket.  tight and clean.  interior is mint.  dj is excellent plus.  16.50

book.  Volume 1 - Number 4.  Summer 1989.   MHQ - The Quarterly Journal of Military History.  Hardbound.  128 pages.  glossy, high quality.  interior is mint.  cover is excellent.  10.00

postcard.  color linen postcard.  TWO OF A KIND!  has the face of TOJO on skunk yelling at another skunk.  full color.  copyright 1942.  great subject matter!  #73947 Jap Comics series by Tichnor Bros.  has not been used.  light age stains on reverse side.  near mint.  14.00

postcard.  Color linen postcard. Captioned: OFFICER'S ROW AT MAXWELL FIELD, ALABAMA, M-116. Has the number 16039 in lower right front corner. Postmarked Oct. 21, 1946 at Montgomery Alabama. Very tiny corner ding in upper left corner. minor corner wear. excellent to Near mint.  4.00

postcard.  WWI GENERAL JOFFRE postcard.   W.N. Sharpe Ltd., Bradford & London.  circa 1917,  standard postcard size.  He was head of the French Army at the outbreak of World War I, and blamed for the losses at Verdun and the break through of the Western Front. He still was promoted to Marshal of France.  (photo by Henri Manuel). Reads: For Freedom's Battle once begun, bequeathed by bleeding - sire to son, Though baffled oft, is ever won - Byron". Reverse Says the "Classic" All British Series - No. 14 - #414. No creases, minor wear.  excellent to near mint, unused.  12.50

postcard.  WWI Belgium GENERAL LEMAN postcard.   W.N. Sharpe Ltd., Bradford & London.  circa 1917.  standard postcard size.  Head of Belgium's Forces at Battle of Liege in August 1914, World War I GENERAL LEMAN (photo - Newspaper Illustration). Crossed swords above with Belgium flag in back. Reads "This is sweeter to bleed for an age at thy freedom's shrine, than to sleep but a moment in chains - Moore". Reverse Says the "Classic" All British Series - No. 14 - #314. Has not been used outside of red penciled "x" on back. No creases, minor wear.  excellent to near mint, unused.  12.50

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M11 THE EYE AND EARS OF THE ARMY. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69996 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M18. SERVICE FIRING. Has 11 soldiers firing field artillery gun. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69733 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M17. SERVICE FIRING 240-MM HOWITZER. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69732 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M16. PACK ARTILLERY ON THE MARCH. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69731 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M9. PRESENTING COLORS. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69994 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M8. SKIRMISHING. Has line of soldiers in tall grass, firing rifles. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69993 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M5. CAVALRY IN ACTION. row of 6 soldiers charging on horseback. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69990 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M4. SIGNAL CORP IN ACTION. Has Army truck and 4 soldiers operating communications equipment. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69989 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid.  5.00

postcard.  1930's linen postcard.  Captioned in upper left A MACHINE GUN NEST. #M7 in upper right., Appears to be U.S.M.C. hats - but I am far from a military expert. Reverse says MILITARY SERIES - 20 Subjects. Unused. No creases, no flaws.  near mint plus to mint.  7.50

postcard.  Color linen card, 1930's vintage. #M14. ARTILLERY FIRING. 8 soldiers firing artillery. Made by Tichnor Bros Inc., Boston Mass. Military Series - 20 subjects. #69729 on reverse lower left corner. Unused. Near mint to mint condition. Colors strong and vivid  5.00

Black and white postcard, World War II vintage.  Standard postcard size, 3 ½" by 5 ½".  Printed by D.R. CO.  Reverse side has BUY WAR BONDS logo, copyrighted 1943.  Each says "SLAM THE AXIS Postcard.  Mint, never used.  These are ORIGINAL items, NOT modern reprints!  each one is  $15.00
B) UNCLE SAM jabbing ADOLF HITLER in butt with bayonet. The sign reads "To Hell". Captioned "Adolf's Going Places!"

SCOUTING - Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, etc

coin.  1969 BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE - Farragut Idaho.  reverse side has logo for Washington State Wheat Growers.  approx. 1.5" diameter aluminum.  near mint to mint.  15.00

pinback button.  BOY SCOUTS - 1975 SCOUT EXPOSITION California.  large 1.75" diameter tin litho pinback button.   green on yellow.  has the Boy Scout logo in center.  April 12 Scout Exposition.  STOCKTON S.J. County Fairgrounds.  LODI Grape Festival.  MANTECA H.S.   no flaws.  Near mint to mint.  10.00

pinback button.  Approx. 1" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. gold, red, white, blue. Has the Boy Scout logo in the center and reads WE'RE BACKING BOY SCOUTS. Undated, 1950's vintage I believe. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. near mint to mint.  10.00

approx. 1.25" diameter silver toned coin, token or medal. Raised lettering GEORGE WASHINGTON MEDAL - FREEEDOMS FOUNDATION INC. VALLEY FORGE PA. with raised image of George Washington. On the reverse in raised lettering: BOY SCOTS OF AMERICA - HONOR RECOGNITION "GET THE VOTE FORWARD" CAMPAIGN 1952. There are scuffs on the front center thru the plating to the base metal, and there is oxidation there. Otherwise nice. We have not attempted to clean or polish this item.  9.50

c.1938 JAPANESE AMERICAN Boy Scout real photo.  5” by 7 ½”, sepia toned photo on photographic stock. Pictures 2 Scouts standing on globe, one has Japanese flag at his feet, the other has the American Flag at his feet, with the SCOUT logo in background. Reads “THE JAPANESE AMERICAN BOY SCOUT – OUR ETERNAL FRIENDSHIP”. I believe this to be circa 1938. Ironic, when you consider Pearl Harbor was right around the corner. Highly unusual piece?? No creases, no flaws.   mint.  15.00

Boy Scout postcard.  1967 full color postcard. Pictures Boy Scouts from various countries in the world and reads "McDonald's salutes scouting by sponsoring the World Boy Scout Jamboree on ABC-TV, Friday, Aug. 18." On the backside is the Boy Scout 1967 World Jamboree logo. it reads in part: World Scout Jamboree held at Farragut State Park, Idaho U.S.A. - Bringing together 14,000 Scouts from almost 100 nations. Its the 12th such event and the first time ever held in the United States. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of scouting which was founded in England in 1907. This is a fairly early McDonald's item, besides being a nice Boy Scout item. Never used. No creases, no dings, no flaws. Mint condition.  8.00

pin.  Approx. 11/16" tall, oval shape. Unmarked, but appears to be silver. Very high raised relief MERRY MEETING CAMP. Moonlit tent with campfire. Although not marked as such, it did come with large collection of 1930's Boy Scout pins and memorabilia. So, POSSIBLY Boy Scout related, but I can not guarantee that it is. No gouges, no dents. Has vertical locking clasp on reverse. We have not attempted to clean or polish it.  18.50

pinback button.  Approx. 5/8" diameter tin lithographed pinback button. gold, on dark blue. Has the Boy Scout logo in the center on a dark blue background. Made by Bastian Bros. of Rochester NY. Undated, 1930's vintage I believe. there was a lot of glare in the photo, so I included another angle photo, so you can see that there is no damage, just glare from the flash. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. near mint to mint.  11.50

Approx. 1.25" diameter tin lithographed tab. black and white. I'M SELLING SCOUTING. With illustration of Boy Scout and Cub Scout. undated, 1950's or 1960's vintage. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws.  10.00

OUTER SPACE EXPLORATION & NASA

drinking glass or tumbler.  green/yellow/blue/white graphics on clear glass.  APOLLO.  in top border is "No. 1".  there are 4 different illustrations, titled: Launch Time 00 Hours; Orbital Insertion; Night Crew Preparation; 103 N. Mile Orbit.  6.5" tall.  does not appear to have been used.  colors are bright and crisp.  nice display item.  early and uncommon.  rarely found this crisp and bright.   24.00

patch.  NASA.  red flying vector logo & white on dark blue background with blue border.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 4" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  NASA 73 - YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY!  red and silvery white on blue with red border.  has the RN Wings. The outer border is the universal shape for female with the extended "cross" at the bottom left.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter not counting the "cross".   unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 3 - SHEPARD - FREEDOM 7.   multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 4 - GRISSOM - LIBERTY BELL 7.  bell shaped.   multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 6 - GLENN - FRIENDSHIP 7.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 7 - CARPENTER - AURORA 7.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" square.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 8 - SCHIRRA.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" square.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  MERCURY 9 - COOPER - FAITH 7.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide octagonal.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  GEMINI II. - NASA. gold and bluish silver on black.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  GT-3 - GRISSOM & YOUNG - MOLLY BROWN.  (Gemini).   detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch. GTA-6 - SCHIRRA & STAFFORD.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" pentagonal 5 sided..  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  GEMINI VII - BORMAN & LOVELL.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  GEMINI VIII - ARMSTRONG & SCOTT.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  minor age soiling.  5.00

patch.  GEMINI IX - STAFFORD & CERNAN.  silvery white and blues.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.

patch.  GEMINI X - YOUNG & COLLINS.  red, yellow and blues.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  GEMINI XI - CONRAD & GORDON.  white and golden yellow on black.  triangular shape. detailed embroidery. approx. 3" tall.  unused.  mint condition. 6.00

patch.  GEMINI XII - LOVELL & ALDRIN.  orange, gold and black.  detailed embroidery. approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition. 6.00

patch.  APOLLO.  yellows and brown moon surface. detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO VII - SCHIRRA & EISELE & CUNNINGHAM.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery. approx. 4" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO 8 Borman Lowell Anders.  full color triangular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3.5" across.  slight manufacturing flaw at top pinnacle of edge embroidery, otherwise mint.  5.00

 patch.  APOLLO 8 Borman Lowell Anders.  full color triangular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3.5" across.  never used.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO IX McDivitt Scott Schwickart.  full color circular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3" diameter.  mint.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO X - STAFFORD & YOUNG & CERNAN.  shield shaped.   multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3.5" tall.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO 11.  Eagle on moon with Earth in background.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

 patch.  APOLLO 11 - LEMS - 1969.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  FIRST LUNAR LANDING 1969 - U.S.A.  (Apollo 11).  gold border.  thin lettering.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

 patch.  FIRST LUNAR LANDING 1969 - U.S.A.  (Apollo 11).  white border.  thicker lettering - nicer quality.   multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  8.00

patch.  APOLLO XII - CONRAD & GORDON & BEAN.  multi-colored bright metallic thread.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  7.00

 patch.  APOLLO XIII - EX LUNA SCIENTIA.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

 patch.  APOLLO XIII - EX LUNA SCIENTIA.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition BUT the border stitching is a little flawed.  5.00

patch.  APOLLO 14 - SHEPARD & ROOSA & MITCHELL.  slightly ovoid.   multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3.5" wide by a little over 3" tall.  unused.  mint condition.  7.00

patch.  APOLLO 15 Scott Worden Irwin.  full color circular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3" diameter.  mint.  stitching quality of names is weak.  5.00

patch.  APOLLO 15 Scott Worden Irwin.  full color circular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3" diameter.  mint.  6.50

patch.  APOLLO 16 Young - Mattingly - Duke.  bright yellow border.   full color circular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3" diameter.  mint.  6.00

 patch.  APOLLO 16 - YOUNG & MATTINGLY & DUKE.  bronze color border.  Eagle atop shield.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.50

patch.  APOLLO XVII - CERNAN & EVANS & SCHMITT.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch.  APOLLO - SOYUZ.  STAFFORD & GRAND & SLAYTON.  multi-colored. metallic gold thread.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  7.50

patch.  APOLLO - SOYUZ.   metallic gold thread with red/white/blue.  full color circular cloth patch.  detailed embroidery.  3.5" diameter.  mint.  7.50

patch. SKYLAB - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch. SKYLAB I - CONRAD KERWIN WEITZ.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.50

patch. SKYLAB II - SEAN GARRIOTT LOUSMA.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  approx. 3" diameter.  unused.  mint condition.  6.00

patch. SKYLAB - CARR GIBSON POGUE.  multi-colored.  detailed embroidery.  rounded triangular shape.  approx. 3" wide.  unused.  mint condition.  6.50

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