Political Collecting
Collect a piece of history with Military or Political Collectibles. Campaign collecting is popular with many interested in their country's history.
President Obama Memorabilia
When millions of people are tuned into a political event and descend on a city to celebrate a new president, many of these people will also want memorabilia from the events. Something to remember the special event and the historical time in our country's history.[p] Although it's always nice when a collectible or piece of memorabilia appreciates in value, it's important to remember that most thi…
When millions of people are tuned into a political event and descend on a city to celebrate a new president, many of these people will also want memorabilia from the events. Something to remember the special event and the historical time in our country's history.[p] Although it's always nice when a collectible or piece of memorabilia appreciates in value, it's important to remember that most thi…
Collecting Campaign and Political Pins
Pinbacks, buttons, campaign pins, they may be called different things, but it all means one thing -- the guy you're supporting.
Pinbacks, buttons, campaign pins, they may be called different things, but it all means one thing -- the guy you're supporting.
Presidential and Political Collectibles
With election year heating up and new items are becoming available, this is a good time to look at Political Memorabilia. Although most new items purchased or found this year will most likely take a long time (if ever) to appreciate in value, pick up a few pieces to collect a part of our history.
With election year heating up and new items are becoming available, this is a good time to look at Political Memorabilia. Although most new items purchased or found this year will most likely take a long time (if ever) to appreciate in value, pick up a few pieces to collect a part of our history.
Political Collectibles Prices and Values
As with most collections -- prices can range from just a few bucks for paper items to thousands of dollars for antique items. Serious political collectors usually collect for an investment, but you can still collect on a budget and have fun with political and presidential memorabilia.
As with most collections -- prices can range from just a few bucks for paper items to thousands of dollars for antique items. Serious political collectors usually collect for an investment, but you can still collect on a budget and have fun with political and presidential memorabilia.
Warman's Political Collectibles
Although many non-collectors think of campaign buttons as the main source of political collecting, Dr. Nappen shows us that there is so much more to collect and acquire. Nappen explains that "just about every category of collecting interest includes campaign objects created or designed to influence the attitude and behavior of people. In a sense, that is the definition of politics."
Although many non-collectors think of campaign buttons as the main source of political collecting, Dr. Nappen shows us that there is so much more to collect and acquire. Nappen explains that "just about every category of collecting interest includes campaign objects created or designed to influence the attitude and behavior of people. In a sense, that is the definition of politics."
Political Collectibles
From your About.com Guide to Collectibles -- Political Collectibles, A Piece of History.
From your About.com Guide to Collectibles -- Political Collectibles, A Piece of History.
Collecting Campaign Pins
Political pin collector Ron Wade, shares his expertise in collecting campaign pins.
Political pin collector Ron Wade, shares his expertise in collecting campaign pins.
Civil War Auction Prices
Grant's sword and Custer's flag were the highlights of the $6.5 million dollar auction held in June 2007.
Grant's sword and Custer's flag were the highlights of the $6.5 million dollar auction held in June 2007.
Taft Sherman Pin at Auction
An example of the popularity of political buttons is a recently completed auction of a rare 1908 Taft/Sherman Presidential Pin.
An example of the popularity of political buttons is a recently completed auction of a rare 1908 Taft/Sherman Presidential Pin.
APIC
American Political Items Collectors is a national association of political hobbyist and scholars -- 3000+ members strong and in existence since 1945.
American Political Items Collectors is a national association of political hobbyist and scholars -- 3000+ members strong and in existence since 1945.
Bush Political Items Collectors Club
Site for collectors of all types of political campaign memorabilia relating to President Bush, President George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, Prescott Bush, Jr. and U.S. Senator Prescott Bush (father of President Bush).
Site for collectors of all types of political campaign memorabilia relating to President Bush, President George W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, Prescott Bush, Jr. and U.S. Senator Prescott Bush (father of President Bush).
Cyberbee Political Memorabilia
This fun site shows buttons from campaigns dating back to 1896. A lighthearted looking site.
This fun site shows buttons from campaigns dating back to 1896. A lighthearted looking site.
Historical Collectibles Auctions
A good looking auction site with many different categories of historial collectibles
A good looking auction site with many different categories of historial collectibles
Kentucky Museum of Political Memorabila Collection
This collection is focused on Kentucky Politics.
This collection is focused on Kentucky Politics.
Reagan Presidential Foundation
The Presidential Library.
The Presidential Library.
Ron Wade Buttons
This website is huge! And has just about everything you could possibly want in the way of political collectibles. And why not, Ron bought his first campaign pins when he was only nine years old.
This website is huge! And has just about everything you could possibly want in the way of political collectibles. And why not, Ron bought his first campaign pins when he was only nine years old.