1908 Wm J Bryan Hopeful Campaign Postcard In Set w/Diff Color Filigree Borders

Description: Another great advantage to collecting presidential campaign postcards over silly ol' celluloid buttons, is that you can complete (or try to complete) various sets. In 1908, there were several sets produced showing the various presidential hopefuls. We call this the "filigree" set, (for lack of a better way to note it), since the borders around the guy's images are fancy. These come in green, blue and brown color with different wording below. In the set are Bryan, Taft, TR, Joe Cannon, John Johnson, Charles Hughes and even William Randolph Hearst. Perhaps even Robert Lafollette, who appears on other 1908 cards, but we've not seen him in this set. And there may be others! So, this William Jennings Bryan hopeful card with a green border will get you going on the set so you can seek out the others. Remember, it is all about the thrill of the hunt. One interesting point about this card is that a different version (we just sold) uses a "square deal" slogan which is most often associated with Theodore Roosevelt - from the opposing party! This was postmarked from Napoleon, Ohio and has a Bryan-oriented message written on back. Guess the sender didn't think much of him nor his chances. This is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence. We'll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases. Shipping on this will be $5.50 carefully packed with tracking. 8542 Our collecting interests fall into all categories of presidential campaign material, but postcards remain at the top of the list. Like buttons, their graphics can be spectacular. But they have the added advantage of being able to contain a lot more of it with much more diverse art. They may relate to a specific person or event or articulate opposing campaign slogans. Many can be "mated-up" with an example for another candidate: the 1912 pennant cards have seemingly endless color combinations, images and slogans so you'll never have them all, which keeps your quest alive. Some have "coattails" and are geographically specific or contain "hopefuls" or are from a person's early career. One can simply collect their favorite candidate. In history, the 1908 election occurred at the height of the overall postcard craze by the public, so one can acquire a massive collection for that year alone. Cards can be one-of-a-kind real photos, printed photos or lithographs while others are part of a set. Some are cross-collectibles involving baseball, other sports, artists, causes or holidays. They can show one or more candidates - often even the opposing candidates - which one rarely finds on pins. Just remember this: if it doesn't have a printed place for a stamp and an address or wasn't machine-mailed like most modern examples, by definition it ISN'T a postcard. Having it used through the mail confirms its history (if you're worried about reproductions) and adds to its depth. Be aware that condition may be part of the mailing: it's important and can affect the value. But being obsessed and possessed like many button fanatics over obtaining perfect condition examples can be time wasted from the joy of collecting. Cards are much more personal than pins. You know they were handled, way back when, and are also meant to be today (using care). If folding or mechanical, they MUST be touched and worked to fully appreciate them. Many backs contain a political message or show a postmark nailing down a small town or date. Some show a particular moment in American history: a meeting of great individuals or the last days or hours of a person - often the president. Others then show the early days of his successor. Pins don't often show that. Many cards have anti-cartoons - their great, artwork barbs and blurbs are classic political fun; sarcastic, creative, witty and sometimes suggestive, as being rendered by the famous or not-so. Pro-examples can gush enthusiastically. Some reflect America's socially or racially questionable past from which we may learn. Others show an obscure candidate and were printed in rather limited numbers. Postcard evolution from the late 19th-century to the oversize mailers of today can be displayed in one tray. Can you tell we love 'em! Therefore, we're listing a broad selection to pique your interest and show what we mean about how great, diverse and wonderful these relatively affordable political collectibles are. Most of all, have fun with them. Postcards were meant to be FUN.

Price: 28 USD

Location: Beverly Hills, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-13T00:22:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD