Political exonumia

Political exonumia

This month we feature a selection of political exonumia. Within numismatics, exomunia broadly comprises tokens and medals, or non-monetary coinage. Political exonumia comprises tokens and medals circulated to advance a cause or candidate, and in
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Closed April 27 to May 1

We will close Thursday, April 27, reopening Tuesday, May 2. Orders placed during our absence will ship no later than May 3. We will monitor email and phone messages, and respond to anything urgent.
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An early 20th century selection

An early 20th century selection

This month we have a fine group of early 20th century political items, with several benchmark pieces including a great TR "Bull Moose" chromo button with moose suspension, always a favorite and seldom found in such nice condition. McKinley,
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Another blast from the past...plus auctions!

Another blast from the past...plus auctions!

As new material is acquired, we routinely get items that were offered in the past and sold out. Many have not appeared in the catalog for years, and may not return again for years, so it's always worth your while to check the  Back in Stock
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Ike, Dick and Harry ...and Jack ...and Ronnie ...and FDR

Ike, Dick and Harry ...and Jack ...and Ronnie ...and FDR

Our new offerings for March date from the mid-to-latter half of the 20th century, from the administration of Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan. Featured are several rare Truman and Kennedy items. Victor will have a table tomorrow at the
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Gone the way of the Whigs

Gone the way of the Whigs

The expression, "Gone the way of the Whigs," refers to a powerful American political party that arose as the opposition to Jacksonian Democracy, coalescing around traditional Federalist conservatism, achieving majorities in Congress and two
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It's Bryan (and McKinley) Time Again

It's Bryan (and McKinley) Time Again

In this, our final update of 2022, we feature items from the elections of 1896 and 1900: Bryan vs. McKinley. Apart from sharing first names, the candidates had little in common, either in style or substance. Bryan was a populist who was rural and
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Lincolnites and Copperheads

Lincolnites and Copperheads

Our November listings are from a challenging period in American history: the Civil War and Reconstruction. Lincoln and his Republican or National Union Party prosecuted the war to ultimate victory for the North, then oversaw the occupation of the
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Closed October 13-23

We will be closed from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Friday, Oct. 21, reopening Monday, Oct. 24. Orders placed during our absence will ship no later than Oct. 26. We will monitor email and phone messages, and respond to anything urgent.
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Between the Wars: Politics of the 1920s and '30s

Between the Wars: Politics of the 1920s and '30s

Featured in our latest update are items from the 1920s and 1930s, the two decades "between the wars" in which America experienced both great prosperity and great hardship. In politics it saw contests for the White House between Harding and Cox
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Harvest time!

Harvest time!

As summer wanes and harvest time is upon us, we have a selection from a bountiful season for political memorabilia, the late 19th century. Indeed, for sheer variety and color, the 1880s and '90s were hardly surpassed by the "golden era" ushered
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The era of Teddy

The era of Teddy

The early 20th century was a politically pivotal time in American history, thanks in large part to one man, Teddy Roosevelt, who entered the White House at just 42, and remains our youngest president. His presidency was transformative in many
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Closed August 18-22

We're taking a short break beginning August 18, reopening Tuesday, Aug. 23. Orders placed during our absence will ship no later than Wednesday, Aug. 24. We will monitor email and phone messages, and respond to anything urgent.
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Another blast from the past

Another blast from the past

We returned from Reno with many new finds, as well as some old familiar friends. While we work up the new material, we wanted to showcase the nearly 100 items restocked since our last update. All were offered at least once in the past, though
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Closed week of August 1

We are on vacation the week of August 1, reopening Monday, Aug. 8. Orders placed during our absence will ship no later than Wednesday, Aug. 10. We will monitor email and phone messages, and respond to anything urgent.
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Closed July 19-22

Our office will close Tuesday, July 19, reopening after we return from Reno on Monday, July 25. Orders placed during our absence will ship no later than Wednesday, July 27. We will monitor email and phone messages, and respond to anything urgent.
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20th century flashback

20th century flashback

This month we offer a diverse selection of items from the latter half of the 20th century, from World War II and FDR's last campaign, through Bill Clinton. We also have a dozen group lots of buttons from Ike to Biden ending tomorrow night 
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APIC National Convention Reno July 22-23

APIC National Convention Reno July 22-23

The 2022 American Political Items Collectors National Convention convenes July 22 & 23 at the Atlantis Casino Resort, in Reno, Nevada. The Atlantis has been the venue of the APIC Western Regional for nearly 20 years, and is hard to beat in
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Bryan and McKinley

Bryan and McKinley

Our June update is all Bryan and McKinley, rivals in two presidential contests at the close of the 19th century and the dawn of the 20th. The campaigns were both traditional and innovative, a throwback to an earlier time and a harbinger of things
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Sizzling summer auctions!

Sizzling summer auctions!

Our summer auctions are now live and open for bidding. Featured are items we weren't sure how to price, that didn't meet our condition standards, or merchandise that has been gathering dust and we are ready to blow out. All have low starting bids
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