This Almanac has Governor Cleveland on the cover.  Each page is for all twelve months.  The back cover is missing but all the internal pages are there.  The other side of the page is an advertisement for mostly quack advertisements.  There are tears on the cover as can be seen in the scan.  The pages are yellow and brittle. 

This is a small ballot on new print paper for Harrison and Morton.  Rare ballot from Georgia.  Some chipping on the edge.  

This unusual trade card measures 3- inches.  Some stains and a crease which tuns across the brim ot the hat.  Some stains on front and back.  Three little nips out of the edges. The front ones are more discrete.  Advertising "Mrs Harrison's Superb Painting of Orchids." Free with an issue of Demorest's Family Magazine.  

Good condition on this litho trade card which measures 4 and a half by 3 inches. "Compliments of H H Smith, Dealer in Dry Goods. Penciled name on the back. Can be mailed in an envelope for a savings.

This is an over sized engraved trade card which measures 7 by 4 and a quarter inches.  There are statistics on the back regarding the Presidential race in 1884 as well as previous years.  Very minor corner wear.  It is advertising Horsfords' Acid Phosphate.

In the midst of the Civil War, Henry Wilson of Massachusetts spoke before the Senate on a bill to confiscate the property and free the slaves of rebels.   Seven page tract, uncut but the first and last page is largely separated.  "Gift of Charles Sumner" is written at the top but is not his signature.  Fold across the top probably so it could be mailed.  There are a couple of tears and some chipping on the first page. 1862

Charles Guiteau did not realize his hopes of becoming a hero by assassinating President James Garfield.  This delicate paper item measures 8 by 8 inches and is on newsprint.  It looks like a stand alone piece of ephemera and was not  taken from a newspaper. There is some chipping at the bottom and loss of part of the bottom left hand edge.  Staining at the folds which can be seen in the scan.  I have not taken it out of the holder and don't plan to handle it.  It's pretty miraculous that this item still exists as I imagine may have used it as a bulls-eye. 

See scan.  Good condition.

Strangely this blue rag item is not dated but is clearly from the 1850's.  This circular was from the Grand Council Cold Water Army of America. The circular advertises a "beautiful picture" of the Hon. J Belton O-Neall, Most Worthy Patriarch of the Sons of Temperance" whose hand is resting on the Temperance Pledge.  To the left of him "stands Hon Neal Dow, holding in his hands THE MAINE LIQUOR LAW. Following that is a long list of names of men who support the movement including many famous men who are also portrayed in an engraving of "The celebrated artist T H Matteson." The circular is offering this engraving for $5. These terms are on the inside pages, including testimonials for the" beautiful engraving."  (I could not find an example on the web but didn't look very long)

This item is not listed in Threads of History and in fact I have never seen another example.  The silk broadside is mounted on thick cardboard which has some age to it. The goal for this old method of preservation was reached as the broadside only has a few tiny edge problems, hardly worth mentioning.  Normally when you see something old mounted in this manner there is some acidic toning from the board.  This is not the case with the broadside and while I would not recommend this process for anything it did save the item from the stress of hanging which often causes separations in silk items.  

This is not an original lithograph of this famous silhouette of Andrew Jackson which was drawn from life by William H Brown but the a reprint made in 1931.  Lyzon Galleries in Nashville made a later one, I'm not sure when, but if you see one in the original frame they will have their stamp on the back.  Their reprints are quite good and the stock paper is very white.  There is age toning to this one, having been removed from an old frame which also had a period newsprint periodical containing an article on Jackson.  The top and bottom are crimped from being placed in a frame which was not big enough.  Measures around 16 + by 12 inches.  Small edge tears. 

This beautiful print has the appearance of color lithography but it doesn't have the irregular ovals under magnification.  Neither does it have the uniform dots so I don't know what it is but I'm going to hang it in my home until someone buys it as it looks great. The paper on the back has acidic toning.  It would look nice with a Jackson signature.  Measures 20 by 14 and a half inches.  One large but light corner crease which will not show when framed. 

This is my favorite pose of "The Little Giant".  Mount and revenue stamp points to a period CDV though there is no photographers mark.  Please view the scan to see the condition.

This Davidson County Democratic Ticket contains many famous Tennessee names. Note the large stain at the top.Small corner crease and a little tear at bottom. The ballot features prominent former Confederate soldiers, General William B Bate, a Candidate for Governor, Col. John H. Savage running for Railroad Commissioner, and General G W Gordon, also running for Railroad Commissioner. Robert Taylor is running for elector.  

No paypal on this item though payment plans can be arranged. This extremely rare1829 lithograph is believed to be the first use of caricature of Jackson in office. The title is "A Grand Functionary. " 'The Lord High Keeper." This was drawn by Edward Williams Clay. The scene pictures Jackson locking up Tobias Watkins, the fourth auditor in the Treasury Department, for government fraud.  It had been discovered that his accounts were short by some seven thousand dollars.  Watkins fled the city but was found, convicted and locked up. This happened right after Jackson's inauguration and was a public sensation.   Jackson had promised to clean up corruption and this was an indicator to the public that he was serious. Jackson had many detractors and Clay in this litho presented another viewpoint as Jackson is depicted as a sinister jailor with Watkins' hands reaching out for justice and Jackson double locking him in warning, "I'm acting in my magisterial capacity!!! D__n the fellow he opposed my election and if he is released, he'll start a newspaper against me.  Here let him rot!!!."

Color lithography on this card which you fold to pick Grant or Tilden for President.Wear at the fold which unfortunately was strengthened by a strip of non-archival tape.  The back of the card has considerable wear with flaking off of the surface in several places, including a couple of small spots on Tilden.  Smoke Blackwell's Genuine Durham Tobacco.  Smith, Hack & Co. Wholesale Grocers, Augusta Georgia.  Please study scan carefully to see the problems.  Measures 5 and a half plus inches long, fully extended.

Awesome ballot in great condition.  Only one small nip out of the lower right edge.  

Nice example of one of my favorite ballots.  Great appearance though there is a mid fold and a couple of pin holes visible only when held up to a light.  Bottom has had the bottom trimmed and unevenly trimmed on the sides, perhaps as made.  This is interesting to me as there is a signature on the back by the voter, Joseph Haynie, indicating that it was used. 

Rare 1848 Nashville imprint title "The Politician and Weekly Nashville Whig"  devoted to the election of Taylor and Fillmore but not limited to that.  Complete. Some minor foxing, a tear out of the front page edge, and edge chipping.  Rag paper which is overall in great condition.  Interesting ads, one for a found Negro committed to jail and asking that the owner retrieve him.  Ad offering the Cumberland Furnace in Dickson County for sale.  News of the returning troops from the war with Mexico. 

Ticket for the National Democratic Party.  Democrats who favored the gold standard gathered around the National Democratic Party after the nomination of William Jennings Bryan.  This is a New Jersey ballot.  Nice condition.

Authors are Harold Holzer, Boritt, and Neely. First Edition. 1984 Scribeners. Useful reference on Lincoln's depictions in popular prints. Wear to the book and dust cover.

This heavy stock ticket is still attached to the stub from the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. This one is dated May 7th. See scan to view the nice condition.

Attractive souvenir from the inaugural ball in 1889. Covers are heavy stock paper which measures 8 x 7 and a half inches. Interior consists of three pages, the first page is shown, or partially shown in the second scan ( I had to hold cover open to take the picture as the item is bound by a cloth ribbon). The other two pages are engravings of Harrison and Morton. Note the decorative front cover which is embossed in gold and the back cover. Also included is the original envelope with the seal from the cover flap which detached from the envelope. There is a light crease to the bottom right hand corner, barely noticeable.

Condition problems on this songster which is complete but with some clipped corners and tears, particularly to the cover. The paper has high wood pulp content causing brittleness. Please view the scans of the front and back to see the condition. The attractiveness of the covers however would make this a nice display item.

Two men dressed for a political parade or perhaps a fraternal function. Both men have ribbons hanging off of their hats. Light, inconsequential creases.

I purchased this CDV from a reputable Ebay dealer as I recognized it as a rare pose of John Fremont. Looking at it closely I now have concerns about it. It is very murky and spotty in appearance. Most suspicious is the large crease on the photo with no accompanying crease on the board. It is definitely a photograph however which I suspect was floated off another CDV. Under magnification you can also see a oval ring at the top of the photo It appears that most of the albumen is gone. Under magnification one can see Brady N Y. within the photo itself. On the back is what appears to be a period ID of Fremont, misspelling his name. At any rate I am offering this image to someone less paranoid than me for what I paid for it who would like to complete their collection of CDV's of Presidential contenders.

Shell badge which is missing whatever. See scan which shows the darkness of the image. I have lightened one image up so you can see it better. Note the bubbling at lower end of the English photo. Still a very rare item, normally only seen in auctions. Note: This item was purchased but was returned as it was viewed on a bright monitor and the customer was disappointed with the darkness. Since I have no control over this element let me just say that the advanced collector will probably not be happy with this specimen, however it is a fraction of the value of a nice specimen so other collectors who can't quite afford a nice example may be happy to add it to their collection.

Corners have been clipped to fit in an album. It is a photo not an engraving but it certainly has been retouched. No back mark of photographer but typed notation is "Hon. S. A Douglas".

Nice condition on this unused cover for Grant and Colfax

Embossed patriotic motif. See spots on scan. Back has advertising for the Salisbury Brothers & Co in Providence R I. A Jewelry and photographic dealer.

Attractive bandanna with some condition problems. Measures twenty by eighteen inches. I believe that this must have been framed for a long time. Folds along the four edges with some acidic staining outlining the folds. Also see the holes in the white border on the lower right hand side. Graphics on this one are outstanding.

This mounted albumen measures 8 and a half by 5 and a half inches, including the mount. Some wear- two corners bunged up along with as couple of edge tears as well. Worst corner is reinforced on the back with acid free linen tape. Crease visible on the front. Photo is a tad light but has good clarity. Large street banner reads "For President Grover Cleveland For Vice President Thomas A Hendricks." Identical banner a few feet back. Several horse and buggies are visible with magnification. "Stoetzels Steam Bakery" sign. Also J R Muth's Studio." On the back in period writing notation is made that the scene is "Main Street Clyde, New York.

This is a crib sized quilt. Jugate Garfield-Logan ribbon, Garfield memorial ribbon and two Blaine ribbons. The only condition problem that I note is an area where the silk completely wore off, not that noticeable as the white backing is there. The ribbons are in good condition, though the jugate one is wrinkled. 

Silk Broadside titled Proclamation by Andrew Jackson President of the United States. Measures 23 by 17 inches. The border has been trimmed to align with the decorative border. There is a large hole in upper right hand edge which is shown in the scan. This could be easily restored. The rest of the broadside is in good condition. Blackened area at lower right is my shadow. The content relates to the issue of the South Carolina nullification. I consider this to be the most important silk Jackson broadside. Broadside has been encapsulated on three sides only to allow the silk to breathe. No discounts on this item.

Nice condition on this cane. Some indention on the top, probably from use. Mounted on a nice period wood stick.

American Presidents were frequently used to sell items without their knowledge or permission during the 1880's. This box has been marred by the damage caused by scotch tape. Both sides have the damage.

Andy Jackson related item, showing a scene from the Battle of New Orleans. View the scan to see the condition problems. Note the crudely repaired painted spots which are flaked off areas. Also note the scotch tape on the back which I have not tried to remove. Rare item

Nice condition on this hard rubber jugate clothing button with exception of a small dent on edge, barely noticeable.  Marked Goodyear on the back. Hook is present on the back.

Gorgeous Kurtz Allison poster which measures 26 and a half inches by 21 and a half inches. Right hand side has been trimmed slightly, large water stain in right hand corner and chipping and other minor stains and wear along the top edge. Will not be mailed in the frame but it has been de-acidified and placed on acid free paper along with encapsulation. Encapsulation can be removed for framing. I'd like to leave it that way to protect it in mailing. The bottom edge of the poster is touching the acid free tape and will probably need to be trimmed carefully. Deserves to be in a home that has wall space and would be a focal point due to the beauty of this lithograph print.

Generic political or patriotic parade torch with red, blue, and clear glass inserts. Glasses appear to be original although one of the clips may be broken as one of the glass slips down. The torch is mounted on a wood platform

This is an example of what they called a Salt River Ticket. These tickets, mocked the opposing side through caricatures and were passed out to those who supported the losing candidates in elections. This ticket relates to election returns in Pennsylvania. See condition of this items which has missing top corners. Thin rag paper which has been encapsulated to protect it from further damage.

Nice graphics on this broadside on silk of Jackson's last address to the country. Twenty five by nineteen plus inches. Folds, some separations and small holes at the folds on the upper half of the broadside. Fraying at the top and bottom edge and other minor wear. These silk broadsides are rarely perfect and the condition on this one is better than most. Study the scans.

Some serious condition problems on this scarce bandana. Large holes and separations at the corners where it has been repaired somewhat with machine stitching in a couple of instances. Small separation in the suit of English which is only visual when held up to the light. Large pin hole near the left hand bottom eagle, again not that noticeable. Age toning and spotting in the portraits against the white field. The appearance of this item could be improved by matting and framing.

Fantasy view of Lincoln. Nip out of upper right hand corner and cut on left hand edge. Revenue stamp on the back.

Unusual item which is a gem sized albumen inserted into a card which advertises R Hutchinson, Commission & Forwarding Merchant, Dealer in Western Reserve Cheese, et. Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. See scan to view the condition which is good.

Rare Cleveland Hendricks ribbon which has been sewed into a pillow made like a crazy quilt. Long silk ribbon which measures almost eleven inches long. See the outline of darker thread which outlines the shoulders. See scan where the fringe has come loose from the ribbon below the candidates. Some separation in the black silk field to the left of the ribbon, nearest the edge. The creme silk strip is dingy. Back of the pillow is green velvet. Great one of a kind item.

Nice graphic certificate for Republican Committeemen in the First Congressional District in Tennessee, Two folds, one down the middle and the other diagonally across the certificate. Two tears which have been mended with acid free, archival tape. Pencil and pen markings all over the back of the certificate, with some light bleed through to the front. I'm sure the middle guy is a Tennessee politician, probably a candiate but I can't identify.

Political organ put out by the proprietors of the Nashville Patriot and Republican Banner. Scarce issue. See scan for the format of this paper. Some foxing. Number 2 of Volume 1. Page number takes up from the end of the first volume. Articles critical of Franklin Pierce and more.