Life size photographs and accurate pricing for each item make this book relatively easy to use. Political buttons, book ii 19201976 with 1991 revised prices for book i. Price guide to collectible pinback buttons 18961986 by. Ted hakes encyclopedia of political buttons united states 18961972 rare full color version. The first book the encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 was originally issued in color, but is now only available in black and white. All books include pictures and prices for 12,000 different political items such as portrait badges, ribbons, textiles, tokens, posters, china, canes, mechanical novelties, flags, ferrotype and cardboard badges, celluloid badges and many other unusual items. In 2004, hake created a revised price guide for all items in these books that is included when these books are purchased. We asked two of the hobbys top experts to name the four most popular categories of political memorabilia and to share their insights. Ted hake, the owner of hakes americana and collectibles in york, pa. Encyclopedia of political button books i, ii, and iii by. Price guide to collectible pinback buttons 18961986 by ted. Encyclopedia of political buttons, united states 18961972 ted.
Scarce out of print political button pin pinback guide by ted hake 1985 nice ebay. Buy price guide to collectible pinback buttons 18961986 by ted hake, russ king online at alibris. A collection of trash buttons sit in a box inside ted hake s office. And then i made the happier discovery that ted hake is really quite a nice guy. Buttons history campaign items have been used as advertising in american political campaigns since george washingtons time. Lot detail ted hakes encyclopedia of political buttons united. One of the most popular of political collectibles was and is the button, and, in fact, the earliest political buttons were brass clothing buttons.
A price guide to presidential americana theodore l. It was not until the william mckinleywilliam jennings bryan campaign of 1896 that the celluloidcovered pinback button was first used. Hakes is designed to withstand the pressures of unforeseen global events and like you we are eager to resume normal business and conduct our next auction. Also available is a 1998 price update which is essential to get the most use out of the encyclopedia. The sale offered 155 lots, each with a 75cent minimum bid. First published in 1974 encyclopedia of political buttons open library. Ted hake, who has been auctioning political memorabilia for 25 years at hake s americana and collectibles in york, pa. A price guide to presidential americana by ted hake isbn. This first book of political collectibles is the most comprehensive book of its. Hake, ted the button book, a guide to pinback buttons. If you are a button browser or buyer, pick one of the 17 major button categories and hone in on your special interests via the subcategories. York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop culture.
Oct 23, 2018 hake was the first to begin to document presidential campaign items with his 1974 book on the subject the encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972. Each item has been assigned a code number that is used by collectors for reference. Presidential election campaigning is in full swing, and november cant come soon enough for some. Literally, he is he guy who wrote the book s on the subject. Encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i hardbound encylopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i softbound.
Ted is a recognized expert in the field of political items and in popular american culture. He is the author of the encyclopedia of political buttons and four other books related to buttons and political collectibles. Political buttons book iii 17891916 by ted hake jan 1, 1990 paperback. Ted hake was first introduced to pinbacks at age five, when a friend of his mothers an antiques enthusiast gave him a pin that promoted world war i liberty bonds. A unique chance to own a piece of recorded history. If you are not a button browser or buyer, click on teds nonbutton collectible treasures. Encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i hardbound. Contributing editor michele alice gives us a quick lesson on the history of americas favorite sport. Political buttons, book ii 19201976 including revised. For sale political buttons and small collectibles hakes. We are all in this together please be supportive, safe and prudent during this unprecedented public health crisis. Keeping track of what political buttons like yours are priced at in current auction catalogs and memorabilia conventions is the best way to determine what their approximate value is. The paperback of the encyclopedia of political buttons.
If youre getting grumpy, consider getting in the spirit with some political campaign memorabilia. Ranking top 4 political memorabilia interests antique trader. A the first place for you to start is the three price guides to political buttons authored by theodore l. Presidential pinback buttons were first used in the election of 1896. Price guide to collectible pinback buttons 18961986 book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. These books show individual items photographed in black and white. See what hake s americana founder ted hake and the companys americana specialist, scott mussell have to say. Oct 26, 2000 he is the author of the encyclopedia of political buttons and four other books related to buttons and political collectibles.
He followed up in 1977 with political buttons book ii 19201976 and political buttons book iii 17891916. Although hake was known for his superb knowledge in political campaign collectibles and pinback buttons, writing books on the subject and honored by the american political items collectors in 1981 as a member of their hall of fame and with the lifetime achievement award in 2016, hake was also considered knowledgeable in toy collecting. Hake is a leading dealer in pins and advertising memorabilia his sales usually cover topics ranging from product advertising to sports stars to holidays to politics. Politicians have a way of coming around a second time, notes ted hake, publisher of three price guides, political buttons book i 18961972, book ii 19201976 and book iii 17891916 hake s. Warda, a florida lawyer and author of doityourself legal books, says he never intended for his 200page button book to rival ted hake s threevolume encyclopedia of political buttons, which covers 12,000 items. Hake 1977, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. All books include pictures and prices for 12,000 political items such as portrait badges, ribbons, textiles, tokens, posters, china, canes, mechanical novelties, flags, ferrotype and cardboard badges, celluloid badges and many other unusual items. The difference with political buttons is that there is no official grading scale or professional grading service companies. Hake was the first to begin to document presidential campaign items with his 1974 book on the subject the encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972. Dec 10, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book has a corresponding price code for pictured buttons. Political buttons, book 2 by theodore l hake alibris. Today, ted is a member in good standing with the american political items collectors. I also consult ted hake s encyclopedia of political buttons.
Complete election statistics are included and each item has a code number to facilitate communication among collectors. Ted hake s encyclopedia of political buttons is the most commonly used reference by collectors, but its not comprehensive and supplements are infrequently issued. Encyclopedia of political buttons american political items collectors. The march 1112 auction was packed with desirable political campaign buttons, including a rare theodore roosevelt the winner realphoto portrait button. Campaigns from 1952 through 1976 are covered more thoroughly in this book than in book i. Howells, jocelyn button materials az, plastic buttons.
By the way, if this site is interesting to you visit the auction site of the company i founded in 1967. Ted s books 14 website exclusive catalog all campaigns, politics. This three volume set was published in the early thru mid 1970s and has been reprinted. Paul kuehnel, york daily record as the silvermustached hake, 76, explains this slice of american culture, you can. The largescale commercial production of campaign buttons began in 1896. The perils of improperly storing your campaign buttons. This first book of political collectibles is the most comprehensive book of its kind in existence. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. How to bid how to consign auction closing procedures. Market for pinback buttons remains vibrant antique trader. Political buttons and small collectibles view cart sign in. Aug 22, 2008 political buttons, book ii 19201976 with 1991 revised prices for book i.
Dec 03, 2019 a collection of trash buttons sit in a box inside ted hake s office. May 01, 1988 politicians have a way of coming around a second time, notes ted hake, publisher of three price guides, political buttons book i 18961972, book ii 19201976 and book iii 17891916 hake s. We recently sat down with him to get his take on the button biz. Encyclopedia of political buttons, united states, 18961972. The bible for political collectors is ted hake s encyclopedia of political buttons. Encyclopedia of political buttons, united states 18961972. Hakes for sale political buttons and small collectibles. The most widely trusted price guide on political buttons, ted hakes encyclopedia of political buttons, has an update done only every few years and all the prices are based upon mint examples. Official price guide to disney collectibles 2nd edition. Political buttons book iii 17891916 hake, theodore l. Hughes and lester big book of buttons old edition, big book of buttons 2nd ed 2010 huart, victor buttons, a collectors guide. Political buttons, book ii 19201976 including revised prices for book i. A price guide to presidential americana political buttons seventeen eightynine to nineteen sixteen by theodore l.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Encyclopedia of political button books i, ii, and iii by ted hake. Ted hake is one of the worlds foremost experts on button collecting in fact, he literally wrote the book on buttons. A price guide to presidential americanawith supplement. He has often appeared on public televisions antiques roadshow as one of the experts. Ted hakes three book series has become the standard by which all others are judged. Buy political buttons, book 2 by theodore l hake online at alibris. Some of the things used include clothing buttons, metal tokens, silk ribbons, paper ballots, cloth flags, as well as a large assortment of other items like canes, glassware, and lanterns. Join facebook to connect with ted hake and others you may know. Three volume hake on political buttons in hardcover.