Marketplace: canvassing for campaign collectibles
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Campaign buttons from elections after 1930 usually only cost a few dollars, but those from the 19th century sell for $1000 to $5,000. The auction record was set by a James Cox badge from 1920 that sold for $49,700, but most auction prices are modest.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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Early American silver
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Colonial American silverware is extremely rare, and even ordinary items fetch five-figure prices. No one can really hope for a substantial personal collection. Items of domestic and church silver sold at recent auctions are described.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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Top dollar for top guns and knives
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Antique guns and knives are popular items with collectors. Many of these, such as the Colt Paterson percussion revolver, can command huge prices. Several examples of these items are shown, and price factors are discussed.
Publication Name: Americana
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0090-9114
Year: 1992
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