Million Dollar Auction

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Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Civil War Union Inspection Roll1300 - Civil War Union Inspection Roll
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Muster-Out Roll for Nathan P. Jackson, a Lieutenant for the Union in the Civil War. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32919
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Fort Sanders Civil War Battle Lithograph1301 - Fort Sanders Civil War Battle Lithograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Battle of Fort Sanders was the decisive engagement of the Knoxville Campaign of the American Civil War, fought in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Novembe
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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The Rescued Flag, Civil War Lithograph1302 - The Rescued Flag, Civil War Lithograph
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Color lithograph, powerful image, The Rescued Flag, "Death To Traitors", Signed by J. Shearman, Del.Printed by Hatch & Co.29 William S...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********r for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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Civil War History Library1303 - Civil War History Library
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bishop; The Day Lincoln was Shot...1955, Wiley; The Life of Billy Yank The common Soldier of the Union, Vol 2 The life of Johnny Reb The Common Soldi
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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David Farragut Signed Naval Order (Civil War Hero)1304 - David Farragut Signed Naval Order (Civil War Hero)
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A picture and a naval order signed by David Farragut c. 1868. David Farragut was a naval officer for decades but his crowning achievements took place
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********a.. for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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Grand Army of the Republic Memorabilia (Pins, Badge, Medallion)1305 - Grand Army of the Republic Memorabilia (Pins, Badge, Medallion)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six items from the Grand Army of the Republic, the fraternal organization formed following the Civil War. Two pins say G.A. R. A delegate'...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Spanish American War Photo on Pillow1306 - Spanish American War Photo on Pillow
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Satin pillow cover depicts soldiers on horseback, large eagle in upper left corner holding the flag. Hand painted flowers on left side. Large letterin
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Military Topographic and Public Land Survey (Wheeler Western Map)1307 - Military Topographic and Public Land Survey (Wheeler Western Map)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Map shows all lands west of the Mississippi. Shows Native American lands. Prepared under the direction of Lt. George Wheeler. Rips on some folds and i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to i*********1 for (80.00 + 18.40BP) = 98.40
 
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Collier's Photographic History of the European War (World War I)1308 - Collier's Photographic History of the European War (World War I)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two old books with the title Collier's Photographic History of the European War. This text includes pictures and sketches from World War 1 take...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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Military Photographs1309 - Military Photographs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 45 original photos in this very interesting collection. (Prag Collection) City: State: Hawaii Date: c. 1920's HWAC#: : 31629
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Photo of Co. 140th Infantry, Camp Clark1310 - Photo of Co. 140th Infantry, Camp Clark
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice photo of group in front of tents (mounted, 8" x 10"). Camp Clark was established in 1908 and was used as an assembly point for troops...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Framed Uncle Sam Pillow Cover1311 - Framed Uncle Sam Pillow Cover
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed handpainted (no signature) satin pillow cover depicting Uncle Sam carrying the American flag and a rifle with warships, fighter planes and sold
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Folmer Graflex Corporation Rare Factory Issued WW II Photograph Poster Collection1312 - Folmer Graflex Corporation Rare Factory Issued WW II Photograph Poster Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a complete set of 54 WW II posters from the Folmer Graflex Corporation in Rochester, New York with all the photos taken by Speed Graphic, Graf
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,500.00
 
 
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Japanese WW II Collection (Head Wraps and Flag)1313 - Japanese WW II Collection (Head Wraps and Flag)
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Two Japanese head wraps with different family markings and patterns. Also contains a small imperial army flag measuring 13" x 8". City: ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Air Force, World War II Books1314 - Air Force, World War II Books
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four volumes. 1) "Our Fighting Jets" by Maj. C. B. Colby. Published by coward-Mccann, Inc., New York, 1951. Used condition. 46 pp. 2) '...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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US Armed Forces Misc. Items Archive (Postcards, Pamphlets, Bonds)1315 - US Armed Forces Misc. Items Archive (Postcards, Pamphlets, Bonds)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nationalist postcards, propoganda, pamphlets, Souvenir Booklets, Event Programs, WWII War bond Sale Awards, and more. (Prag Collection) City: State:
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ship and Naval Menu Archive1316 - Ship and Naval Menu Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Menus of military and civilian ships: Panama Mail Steamship company menu, S.S. Matsonia Honolulu to California menu, R.M.S. Nieuw Amsterdam menu, Swe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l*******c for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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Pacific Fleet Memorabilia (Photographs and Brochure)1317 - Pacific Fleet Memorabilia (Photographs and Brochure)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photograph of the Battleship Oregon, 1916; 7 stereoview cards of the S.S. Oregon and crew; 1934 postmark salutes U.S.S. Portland; photo cards of Pacif
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r***6 for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Navy Ephemera (Mare Island & Vallejo)1318 - Navy Ephemera (Mare Island & Vallejo)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 5. 1) 1945 color booklet, "Behind the Fleet: Personnel Policies U.S. Navy Yard Mare Island." 95 pages with heavy soiling. 6" x...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (45.00 + 10.35BP) = 55.35
 
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Military Ephemera (Photos, Postcards, Paper)1319 - Military Ephemera (Photos, Postcards, Paper)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photographs, postcards, cover, USO Gallery of Events, brochure for US Navy, insignia booklet, and more. Dated from early 1900's through 1940'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r***6 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Political, Military, History, and Buttons Book Collection1320 - Political, Military, History, and Buttons Book Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rankin; The Official 1982 Price Guide to Military Collectibles First Edition, 1982... Forte, Helbock; A Price Guide to U.S. A.P.O Cancels of The Seco
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Two George Washington Reprints1321 - Two George Washington Reprints
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) "Accounts, G. Washington - with the United States, Commencing June 1775, and ending June 1783, Comprehending a space of 8 Years" Photog...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Rare 1844 Zackary Taylor Political Hand Mirror1322 - Rare 1844 Zackary Taylor Political Hand Mirror
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse [outer shell]: Bust right: MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARIAH TAYLOR U.S.A. Reverse: Back of mirror reads "B.C. / 1844 / BREVETTE A PARIS / SANS-G...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******y for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Millard Fillmore Commerative Token1323 - Millard Fillmore Commerative Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass token, with hole at top. Bust of Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States from 1850-1853, who as vice-president succeeded Zachary T
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to i*********1 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Lincoln & Johnson Campaign Token1324 - Lincoln & Johnson Campaign Token
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson 1864 campaign token. "Abraham Lincoln For President" on the obverse, and "Andrew Johnson for ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********b for (160.00 + 36.80BP) = 196.80
 
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"President Lincoln's Administration" by H.J. Raymond (Fulton Collection)1325 - "President Lincoln's Administration" by H.J. Raymond (Fulton Collection)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pre-Assassination. 496 pages with index. "History of the Administration of President Lincoln: Including His Speeches, Letters, Addresses, Procl...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******0 for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Abraham Lincoln Publications (Fulton Collection)1326 - Abraham Lincoln Publications (Fulton Collection)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine publications: 1) "Meet Mr. Lincoln", The extraordinary document that relives the immortal President's years of crisis in words an...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******0 for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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William H. Taft and James S. Sherman Pictures/ Poster1327 - William H. Taft and James S. Sherman Pictures/ Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Portrait Style Poster of William H. Taft and James S. Sherman, Frame Size 26.5" x 33.75" City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32924
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Hubert Humphrey For President Buttons1328 - Hubert Humphrey For President Buttons
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Various Hubert Humphrey political buttons, ranging from one inch pinbacks to three 6" pictorial pinbacks. Possibly 100 buttons and political po...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Willkie Presidential Campaign Button Collection1329 - Willkie Presidential Campaign Button Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 50 Willkie presidential campaign buttons. Wendell L. Willkie (1892-1944), was a U.S. Republican presidential candidate in 1940 who tried unsucces
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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Dewey/Bricker Presidential Buttons1330 - Dewey/Bricker Presidential Buttons
Holabird Western Americana Collections
33 campaign buttons and tags for Thomas E. Dewey and John W. Bricker's unsuccessful 1940 race against Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6******n for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Re-election Posters1331 - Franklin D. Roosevelt Re-election Posters
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Seven posters/flyers in support for Franklin Roosevelt's re-election campaign based on New Deal programs and attacking republican conservative p...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****2 for (60.00 + 13.80BP) = 73.80
 
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Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Collection (Buttons and Photographs)1332 - Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Collection (Buttons and Photographs)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 70 total pieces of "Ike" memorabilia including campaign buttons, photographs, and several sheets of Joss paper, a type of burnt off...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6******n for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Republican National Convention Momentos1333 - Republican National Convention Momentos
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Three tickets for August 20-22nd 1956 and two programs for the Centennial Ball on August 22: "a salute to the Republican Party on its 100th ann...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 120.00
Sold to d******0 for (35.00 + 8.05BP) = 43.05
 
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Geri Rothman-Serot and Carol Moseley Braun Senatorial Campaign buttons1334 - Geri Rothman-Serot and Carol Moseley Braun Senatorial Campaign buttons
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Over 200 Buttons from Geri Rothman- Serot and Carol Moseley Braun's "The Real Voices of Change" senatorial campaign. City: State: D...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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John F. Kennedy Photos, Promotional Material, and Joss Paper1335 - John F. Kennedy Photos, Promotional Material, and Joss Paper
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Around 70 Various items displaying both John and Robert Kennedy including postcards, some campaign buttons, photographs, programs and advertisements,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Civil Rights Era Political Buttons1336 - Civil Rights Era Political Buttons
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Large box of about 7 pounds full of pinback buttons and hand bills from the 1960's. The buttons represent the Civil Rights, Green, Peace movemen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m****r for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Lyndon B. Johnson Campaign Archive1337 - Lyndon B. Johnson Campaign Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 300 Campaign buttons and papers about LBJ's presidential campaign. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32553
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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George Wallace Presidential Campaign Collection1338 - George Wallace Presidential Campaign Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 150 of Wallace's presidential campaign buttons, bumper stickers and other ephemera. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32563
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 5*****R for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Barry Goldwater Presidential Campaign Archive1339 - Barry Goldwater Presidential Campaign Archive
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A combination of Goldwater's presidential campaign buttons and ephemera including a poster, flags and an imitation license plate. City: State:...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 800.00
Sold to m****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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McCarthy Presidential Campaign Buttons1340 - McCarthy Presidential Campaign Buttons
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Assortment of McCarthy's presidential campaign buttons: "I'm For McCarthy"; Mccarthy; "Invest One Dollar for Peace"; &qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to v******u for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Rockefeller Presidential Campaign Button Collections1341 - Rockefeller Presidential Campaign Button Collections
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 120 genuine Rockefeller presidential campaign buttons. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32557
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Richard Nixon Campaign Buttons and Other Material1342 - Richard Nixon Campaign Buttons and Other Material
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Richard Nixon campaign buttons and other promotional items. 14 large 4 inch buttons, about 180 small campaign buttons, 50 political cartoon figurines
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****r for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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McGovern Presidential Campaign Collection1343 - McGovern Presidential Campaign Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 100 McGovern presidential campaign buttons. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32559
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****r for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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1976 Presidential Election Archive (Carter and Ford)1344 - 1976 Presidential Election Archive (Carter and Ford)
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Various buttons, key chains, and bumper stickers for Carter and Ford from the 1976 presidential election. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32556
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN1345 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 0.00
 
 
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Michael Dukakis Presidential Campaign Archive1346 - Michael Dukakis Presidential Campaign Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 500 campaign buttons from Michael Dukakis' 1988 presidential run. Most are pristine square white buttons with a picture of Dukakis and an A...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Ross Perot Campaign Button Archive1347 - Ross Perot Campaign Button Archive
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 120 various Ross Perot presidential campaign buttons. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32564
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6******n for (65.00 + 13.00BP) = 78.00
 
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George H. Bush Campaign Button Collection1348 - George H. Bush Campaign Button Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Over 500 Bush Senior presidential campaign buttons. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 32551
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Large Lot of Clinton Presidential Items #11349 - Large Lot of Clinton Presidential Items #1
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A large box with probably thousands of different campaign buttons and some flyers for Bill Clinton for both his 1992 election and 1996 reelection. Th
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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