1904 Roosevelt Fairbanks Gorgeous Jugate Campaign Postcard Eagle Flag WH Sepia
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Type | postcard |
| Year | 1904 |
| Presidential Campaign | Theodore Roosevelt 1904 |
| Theme | Politics |
| Material | paper or cardstock |
| Country/Region | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Here's a hard-to-find, 1904 campaign postcard showing the republican presidential ticket of Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks. With an American eagle clutching the U.S. flag and the White House next to that, these graphics are hard to beat. Just think how much you'd have to pay if this was on one of those silly, ol' 1.25" celluloid buttons. These great cards come in various printings, some of different Congressional districts. Plus, this one has sepia graphics. We also have one with greenish graphics, our item 304109027047. And don't let the writing on the front deter you from acquiring this since many of these were sent in such a manner. That's because the early, pioneer postcards had printed right on them that the back was reserved for the address ONLY. You HAD to write your message on the front, or the postcard police might come for you. So, it took years of later-designed postcards to get folks changed from writing on the fronts to putting their messages on the back. That greenish example proves it was printed in San Francisco but, for some reason, this one doesn't have that end printing of the publisher. But we don't think it's been trimmed because the example in our own collection is exactly the same. And this has both a Watsonville and San Francisco postmark in early October during the height of the fall campaign making it of even further interest. It is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge condition 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 which we do by issuing a refund for any overpayment. Shipping on this will be $5.50 carefully packed, first class with tracking. 8131 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.
