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

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

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1908 Wm J Bryan Hopeful Campaign Postcard In Set w/Diff Color Filigree Borders:
$28.00

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 onlyauthentic 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.
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Our collecting interestsfall into all categories of presidential campaign material, but postcardsremain at the top ofthe list. Like buttons, their graphics can be spectacular. But they have the added advantage of being able to contain a lot moreof it with much more diverse art. They mayrelate to a specificperson oreventorarticulateopposing campaign slogans.Many can be \"mated-up\" with an exampleforanother candidate: the1912 pennant cardshaveseemingly endless color combinations,imagesand slogansso you\'ll never have them all,which keepsyour quest alive. Somehave \"coattails\" and are geographically specific or contain \"hopefuls\"or are from a person\'s early career.Onecan simply collect their favorite candidate.In history, the 1908 election occurred at the height of the overall postcard craze by the public,so one canacquire a massive collection for that year alone.Cards can be one-of-a-kind real photos, printed photos orlithographswhileothers arepart of a set.Some are cross-collectibles involving baseball, other sports, artists, causesor holidays. Theycan show one or more candidates - often eventhe opposingcandidates -which one rarelyfinds on pins.
Just remember this: ifit doesn\'thave a printed place for a stampand an address orwasn\'t machine-mailed like most modern examples, by definitionit ISN\'Ta postcard. Having it used through the mailconfirms its history (if you\'re worried about reproductions) and adds to its depth. Be aware that condition maybe part ofthe mailing: it\'s important andcan affectthe value. But beingobsessed and possessed like many button fanatics over obtaining perfect conditionexamplescan betime wasted from the joy of collecting.
Cardsare much more personal than pins. You know they were handled, waybackwhen, and are also meant to be today (using care).Iffolding or mechanical, theyMUST be touched and worked to fully appreciate them. Many backscontain apolitical message orshow apostmark nailing down a small town or date. Some showa particular moment in American history: a meeting of greatindividuals or the last days or hours of a person - oftenthe president.Othersthen show the earlydays of hissuccessor.Pins don\'t oftenshow that.
Many cards have anti-cartoons - their great, artwork barbs and blurbs are classic political fun; sarcastic, creative,witty and sometimes suggestive, as beingrendered 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 obscurecandidate 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, diverseand wonderful these relatively affordablepolitical collectibles are. Most of all, havefun with them. Postcardswere meant to beFUN.