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Political & Historical Americana

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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.
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Lot 36

William Henry Harrison et al: Anti-Van Buren Metamorphic Card & Hancock & Garfield Mechanical Card.

Estimate: $200 - $300
Current Bid
$100

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Classic 3" x 5" metamorphic card by Davis Claypoole Johnston showing how Van Buren's countenance changes when he switches from a "goblet of White-House Champagne" to a "An Ugly Mug of Log-Cabin Hard Cider". On the verso in ink it reads: "For Margaret, Van Buren & Harrison were both running for President". Appears to be in period ink. A great piece from the 1840 campaign. Also an 1880 Winfield Scott Hancock and James Garfield mechanical card that shows either candidate when the top portion is spun around. Measure 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
 

Condition

Anti Van Buren Scattered light foxing. Still in working order with nice color. Hancock and Garfield is has some light toning.

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