The excitement surrounding 2008 election and campaign brought many Americans into the fold of politics and possibly into collecting memorabilia from the campaigns. If you're new to this field of collecting, take a look at these resources to help further your collecting knowledge.
It's easy to get hooked on political memorabilia. It's a look back into our fascinating history and that old saying, the more things change, the more they remain the same appears to be true in campaign collectibles!
Collecting Obama Memorabilia
Heritage Auction Galleries
Obama memorabilia is bound to become a whole new category in our collecting world. It's a sure bet that those millions of people that descended on Washington to celebrate our new president, as well as the many millions watching worldwide, will want something special to commemorate the event.
Political and Presidential Memorabilia Prices and Values
Hake's American and Collectibles
As with most collections -- prices can range from just a few bucks for paper items such as postcards to thousands of dollars for antique presidential 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.
Political and Presidential Collector Books
Krause Publications
There's no question that political memorabilia can be very valuable and costly, but there are also items that are very affordable. There are wide ranges of items and memorabilia, from fun and kitschy to serious. These books showcase items that will fit into any collecting budget and any collector's attitude.
Campaign Buttons and Pins
Ron Wade
One might think that campaign pins or buttons are newer inventions -- but the first political button actually dates back to George Washington's inauguration.
Civil War Auction Prices and Values
Heritage Auction Galleries
An impressive Civil War auction realized $6.5 million dollars in June 2007.
Patriotic Glass Ornaments
Apple Creek Gallery
Let's hear it for the red, white and blue! Here are an assortment of patriotic glass ornaments that have been sold over the past few years.
Although some of these ornaments are still available in stores, many will only be available through secondary markets.
