1904 Uncle Sam Teddy Roosevelt Charles Fairbanks Jugate Prez Campaign Postcard

Description: This standard sized postcard has some wonderful, colorful, patriotic graphics containing Uncle Sam and an American eagle and shield. It shows Sam presenting the 1904 republican presidential ticket of Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks to the public. They beat their democrat opponents soundly, Alton Parker and Henry Davis. (We have comparable cards with that opposition ticket also for sale in our eBay store). These cards, by the famous printer, Franz Huld, have different slogans with different placements of them at the top; some are at left and others at the center. So, to collect all the versions for both parties is a joyful task. This says "A Sure Thing" at left. Another version we have says "My Choice" above the men, (item 304533030022) while a further example has "I'll Bet You" at top, (item 304533033518). Each card has a GOP and democrat mate. AND, if you want to be a REALLY OBSCURE collector, (like us), look at the feet of Uncle Same CLOSELY and you'll see a TRIVIAL DIFFERENCE. Our next-to-last image shows Sam's feet on THIS card. The LAST image shows Sam's feet on a Parker example we're also listing at this time, which contains an artwork shadow or cloud around the feet. So, there examples of each TR and Parker mate WITH SHADOWS and WITHOUT!!! (check out our TR example like this one WITH the shadow, item 305144507386). Ponderous. This is in nice condition but please look at our images and judge condition for yourself so that you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on this will be $5.85 carefully packed class with tracking. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential campaign material so buy with confidence. We will combine S&H even though eBay says we don't. We just refund any overpayment. 9462 We returned from the northeastern part of the U.S. where we purchased another top-notch political postcard collection from a life-long specialist and friend. PLUS we're still selling out of the collection of our mid-west friend! Since many of their cards are duplicates of our own, we feel it is important to offer them back into the collector market, so that others continue having the fun of discovery and pride of ownership that we three have experienced over the decades. Hopefully you can find a gem or two to add to your own collection, so check our eBay store over time for this great opportunity for adding to your collection. 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: 65 USD

Location: Beverly Hills, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-15T16:16:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.85 USD