Lot 251

[TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972)]. Ephemera from the campaigns and presidency of Harry Truman.

Sale 1136 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Mar 27, 2023
Lots Close
Apr 4, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 - $400

Sold for $189

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description

[TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972)]. Ephemera from the campaigns and presidency of Harry Truman.


A group of pennants, posters, invitations, tickets, and other ephemera from the campaigns and presidency of Harry Truman.

Harry Truman For President. N.p., [1948]. Approx. 11 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. blue felt pennant printed in white, with white felt border (minor soil). A smaller version of Threads of History 1259. -- The Inauguration of President Truman January 20th, 1949. N.p., 1949. 27 1/2 x 11 1/8 in. blue felt pennant printed in white, red, and peach, with white felt border, and red felt tassels (lacking one set of tassels). Threads of History 1276. -- Together, 2 pennants. 

[With:] 15 tickets to speeches and Truman's 1949 Inauguration. -- 5 items campaign ephemera. -- 1 sample ballot. -- 1947 Christmas calendar booklet. -- 6 invitiations, including to the Inauguration. -- 6 menus, including the Inauguration and three Jefferson Jackson Day Dinners. -- 7 pamphlets and publications. -- Together, 40 items, condition generally very fine.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Collection of Tom Charles Huston
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