Sometimes, as a collector, you just have to take a look at auction results and laugh. Then remember the quote that, rightly or wrongly, is attributed to circus giant P.T. Barnum: A... more
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One Collector’s Top Ten Political Pins: 1920-1944
There’s nothing like a good political debate. And I’m not talking political philosophies here. A few weeks ago, I chose my 10 personal favorite campaign buttons from 1896-1916, the Golden Age of... more
Eyebrow raising price draws attention to Humphrey pin
For collectors, common sense can sometimes be fleeting. Quite fleeting. Take last week’s Anderson Americana political collectibles Internet and mail auction out of Troy, Ohio, for example. A very simple green and... more
One Political Pin that is a Real Marvel
When you think of politics and buttons, you might think of campaign buttons. But not every button was for a campaign. It’s not uncommon to this day that when a president visits... more
The Super Bowl vs. the Sport of Politics
Super Bowl Sunday is nearly upon us. Sports fans will have to be satisfied with basketball and hockey after this Sunday, until baseball season starts in a couple months. But football and... more
