Description
Today, we will start featuring a collection of political Americana purchased from an old-time collector. Pieces were chosen for a combination of scarcity and condition, with an emphasis on the latter. Most of the collection was comprised of celluloid pinback buttons, but there are some GREAT earlier pre-1896 pieces, as well. Some standard abbreviations used include: cello = celluloid pinback button, litho = lithograph pinback button, ferro = ferrotype. All items’ sizes are denoted, as well as condition. We can not stress how rare it is for us to buy to a high-quality collection of this scope and magnitude. This specific item is a 1908 PARKER-DAVIS “WHITE ELEPHANT” 1 1/2″ CELLO CAMPAIGN BUTTON, A CLASSIC-MINT! THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST GRAPHIC POLITICAL ITEMS KNOWN IN THE HOBBY, AND IS BOTH RARE AND HIGHLY DESIRABLE. FEATURING A WHITE ELEPHANT WITH THE ANTI-TR MESSAGE, “GOAL ROOSEVELTISM GRAND OLD PIRATE A SAFETY STAND PATISM” UNDER THE ELEPHANT ON THE GOLD BASE IS THE PRO-PARKER MESSAGE, “PROTECT ON THE PEOPLE, THE TRUSTS…RAH, RAH, RAH!!! A SAFETY’S THE SCORE PARKER & DAVIS IN 1904”. FINALLY, THE OUTSIDE PERIMETER OF THE BUTTON PROCLAIMS, “UNCLE SAM’S WHITE ELEPHANT…ITS’ GAME…ITS’ FINISH”. IT’S ACTUALLY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SO MUCH MESSAGE COULD BE FIT INTO 1 1/2″ OF SPACE! THE ORIGINAL WHITE ELEPHANT BACK PAPER IS INTACT AND PERFECT. THIS ITEM REALLY IS A CLASSIC, AND IN UNIMPROVABLE MINT CONDITION. THIS ONE WAS OBVIOUSLY PRESERVED AND SAW LIMITED, IF ANY, USE! Our commitment is to provide you with quality coins and collectibles at the best possible prices. This piece is no exception. Please note, the coin and collectibles markets do fluctuate, and prices occasionally will change. In this rare circumstance, we will contact you first to verify your order.
