Rare 1920 Mitchell Palmer Democratic Party Hopeful Pinback ~ James Cox Rival

Description: LEGACY AMERICANA No. 20622 ✮ Mitchell Palmer: Rare 1920 Democratic hopeful pinbackPinback button promoting Mitchell Palmer for president, 1920. No maker mark; union bug at 6 o'clock.Palmer was the Attorney General in the Wilson administration, and is remembered for the "Palmer Raids" against suspected radicals and anarchists during the Red Scare of 1919-1920. He placed second on the first round of balloting at the 1920 Democratic convention, but ultimately lost the nomination to Gov. Cox of Ohio.This rare celluloid seldom comes on the market. Most recent auction appearance was in a 2023 Hake sale, where it realized $390 (Auction 1030, Lot 476). The example offered is mint. SIZE: 7/8 in.ASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.

Price: 325 USD

Location: Tucson, Arizona

End Time: 2025-02-11T00:11:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD