Spring 2022 - Item detail

1896 Whitehead & Hoag American Presidents Pins Near-Complete Set (23/24)

Sold For:
$570
Year:
1896
Auction:
2022 Spring
Lot #:
3201
Category:
Non-Sports Cards/Sheets/Card Artwork
Near-complete set of twenty-three pins (out of twenty-four) featuring U.S. presidents from the 1896 Whitehead & Hoag "American Presidents" series. Missing only Taylor for completion. This rarely offered set of pins features each of the presidents from George Washington to William McKinley depicted in a portrait pose with his respective name and term at the top. The set presents in Excellent or better condition overall. The original advertising back papers are complete on all but three pins. A very appealing collection of pins, which are naturally highly prized by both historical collectors and nineteenth-century nonsport collectors. Total: 23 pins. Reserve $100.