IKE & STRANGER 1952 "I LIKE IKE" NOVELTY CAMPAIGN BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$619.50 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #235 Session I
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
2" w/real photo portraits. Additional text "U.S. Presidential Campaign 1952." Available at county fairs and other public events in 1952, and supporters of Ike (or Stevenson) could have their photo taken and later receive this button by mail. This example features an Ike supporter clad in American Legion uniform. Moderate surface wear in reflected light. Exc. Because these buttons almost all picture a different person each is a unique artifact. An all time great campaign novelty button. See lot #387 for 1956 variety. John Pendergrass Collection.  
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