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Historical, Political & Space Collectibles

Historical memorabilia includes any items associated with famous historical people, events, places, or organizations. The item must be associated with something or someone historical. This of course includes a huge range of collectible items, so collectors usually focus on one category within this area of collecting. For example, some people collect circus posters, others collect labor union memorabilia, and still others collect police and firefighter memorabilia.

One specific area of collecting that falls within historical memorabilia is political collecting. This includes any items, both historical and modern, that are associated with politics. Campaign buttons are very popular political collectibles, as are bumper stickers, posters, banners, watch fobs, medals, and other items that were produced for political campaigns. More specific yet is the area of space memorabilia, which involves collecting items associated with various space programs. Autographed photos and movie footage of space landings are popular with space collectors.

Historical memorabilia is often faked or reproduced, so collectors need to be knowledgeable about originals and aware of approved reproductions. Some types of reproductions are required by law to be labeled as such.

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Ulysses S. Grant As General Steel Oval Engraving, Issued As President
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Ulysses S. Grant As General Steel Oval Engraving, Issued As President
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Printed Broadside of Jefferson's Last Letter, 15 Days Before Death, on DOI
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Printed Broadside of Jefferson's Last Letter, 15 Days Before Death, on DOI
by University Archives
Est: $800- $1,000
$2600 Bids
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Andrew Johnson Purple Impeachment Ticket & Stub
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Andrew Johnson Purple Impeachment Ticket & Stub
by University Archives
Est: $400- $600
$1400 Bids
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Poignant Photo of Jackie Kennedy and Children From Slain President's Funeral, PSA/DNA Encapsulated
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Poignant Photo of Jackie Kennedy and Children From Slain President's Funeral, PSA/DNA Encapsulated
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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Rare John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration Street Sign
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Rare John F. Kennedy Presidential Inauguration Street Sign
by University Archives
Est: $600- $700
$2000 Bids
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Four Kennedy Christmas Cards, Including One as President Elect!
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Four Kennedy Christmas Cards, Including One as President Elect!
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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John F. Kennedy Assassination UPI Telephoto, PSA Graded
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
John F. Kennedy Assassination UPI Telephoto, PSA Graded
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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1963 Original Kennedy Wanted for Treason Poster
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
1963 Original Kennedy Wanted for Treason Poster
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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John F. Kennedy PT-109 Paperweight, Gifted Exclusively to 1960 DNC Delegates
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
John F. Kennedy PT-109 Paperweight, Gifted Exclusively to 1960 DNC Delegates
by University Archives
Est: $300- $400
$1000 Bids
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(2) John F. Kennedy 1960 Campaign Flags, Ex. Helen Keyes, Kennedy Assistant
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
(2) John F. Kennedy 1960 Campaign Flags, Ex. Helen Keyes, Kennedy Assistant
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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Kennedy for President 1960 Campaign Material, Ex. Helen Keyes, Kennedy Assistant- 40 pcs!
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Kennedy for President 1960 Campaign Material, Ex. Helen Keyes, Kennedy Assistant- 40 pcs!
by University Archives
Est: $400- $500
$1400 Bids
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17 pc. Collection of JFK Ephemera, Incl. Campaign & Memorial Material
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
17 pc. Collection of JFK Ephemera, Incl. Campaign & Memorial Material
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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3 Senatorial Christmas Cards from John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
3 Senatorial Christmas Cards from John F. & Jacqueline Kennedy
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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Superb Lithograph of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation by J. S. Smith, 1890
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Superb Lithograph of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation by J. S. Smith, 1890
by University Archives
Est: $1,500- $3,000
$5000 Bids
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Abraham Lincoln With 2 Sons, Likely Presidential Campaign-Era, Meserve
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Abraham Lincoln With 2 Sons, Likely Presidential Campaign-Era, Meserve
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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Abraham Lincoln & Allan Pinkerton Antietam Photo, Meserve
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Abraham Lincoln & Allan Pinkerton Antietam Photo, Meserve
by University Archives
Est: $200- $300
$700 Bids
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1860 Election Broadside for Nominees Lincoln and Hamlin
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
1860 Election Broadside for Nominees Lincoln and Hamlin
by University Archives
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$5000 Bids
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1856 Illinois Presidential Vote Tally Sheet with Lincoln & Herndon as Electors
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
1856 Illinois Presidential Vote Tally Sheet with Lincoln & Herndon as Electors
by University Archives
Est: $400- $500
$1400 Bids
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1864 Lincoln/McClellan Paper Campaign Badges
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
1864 Lincoln/McClellan Paper Campaign Badges
by University Archives
Est: $600- $700
$2000 Bids
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Iconic Abraham Lincoln Hesler-Ayres Portrait, Handsomely Framed
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Iconic Abraham Lincoln Hesler-Ayres Portrait, Handsomely Framed
by University Archives
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$7000 Bids
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Abraham Lincoln Huge Hand-Colored Lithograph by Charles Magnus Celebrating Union Victory
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Abraham Lincoln Huge Hand-Colored Lithograph by Charles Magnus Celebrating Union Victory
by University Archives
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$7000 Bids
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Abraham Lincoln Philadelphia Funeral Memorial, Striking Display
Dec 01, 5:30 PM EST
Abraham Lincoln Philadelphia Funeral Memorial, Striking Display
by University Archives
Est: $600- $700
$2000 Bids

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