The button book ted hake

Check out scoop, where the magic of collecting comes alive. Included in this set is the button book by joe franklin, collectible pinback buttons 18961986 by ted hake and russ king and encyclopedia of political buttons by ted hake featuring the history and value of collectible buttons from the period of 18961972. Item looks to me like 1789, but someone is telling me expert jimmy hxxxx says this is 1889 centennial and that is how they have it attributed in this auction. Similar memorabilia is offered for sale five times a year in hakes meticulously described, photoillustrated auctions catalogues. This illustrated, abridged version of teddys button is one of our familys favorites. Howells, jocelyn button materials az, plastic buttons. Market for pinback buttons remains vibrant antique trader. Encyclopedia of political button books i, ii, and iii by ted hake. The firm, headed by ted hake, featured the companys button archives consigned by a chicago collector in a january 1920, 2010 auction sale. Buying, selling and trading guide by ted hake 1972, paperback. The book has a corresponding price code for pictured buttons. One update to this guide in comparison to kovels antiques and collectibles price list volumes published many years ago is that it does have color photos. When asked to name the favourite button in his personal collection, auction house founder and button expert ted hake wrote.

Ted hakes three book series has become the standard by which all others are judged. Encyclopedia of political buttons, united states 18961972 ted. I got choked up at one point and i think my husband was mistyeyed, too. The button book an illustrated guide to pinback bottons from 1896. The button book an illustrated guide to pinback bottons. The first book the encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 was originally issued in color, but is now only available in black and white. Life size photographs and accurate pricing for each item make this book relatively easy to use. Joes collection ultimately exceeded 50,000 different examples and became a large part of teds book collectible pinback buttons 18961986. Political buttons book iii 17891916 hake, theodore l.

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. Also available is a 1998 price update which is essential to get the most use out of the encyclopedia. Hughes and lester big book of buttons old edition, big book of buttons 2nd ed 2010 huart, victor buttons, a collectors guide. The button book ted hake, king of nostalgia joe franklin on. Encyclopedia of political button books i, ii, and iii by. Buying, selling and trading guide the button book ted hake rare copy pb medium size edition pages great to fair overall condition, note hinge wear section unglued, check pics, although dw cover slight rubbed, marked, bumped shelf wear, secondhand book, this is a carefully selected preloved book. Since 1967, hakes has been the premier source for all manner of americana and collectibles. 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 hakes. From the campaign trail to the rock tour, button power collects a peoples history of american culture told through the pinback button. Encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i hardbound. Encyclopedia of political buttons american political items collectors. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ted hake books online. Buying, selling and trading guide the button book ted hake.

Lively commentary from two of americas foremost button experts shows how the small but powerful button reveals the events and movements that outraged, amused, and. A study of western button manufacturers montana and. The button book buying, selling, and trading guide by ted hake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The button book an illustrated price guide to 5000 pinback buttons issued from 1896 1972 including listings of buttons issued as sets. Click on each auction number for full list of items sold or to order back catalog issues. The button book an illustrated guide to pinback bottons from 18961972 paperback january 1, 1972 by ted hake author. If youre getting grumpy, consider getting in the spirit with some political campaign memorabilia.

Price guide to collectible pinback buttons 18961986 by. Ted hake began collecting in 1952, at age 8, and hasnt stopped. Prices shown are for what the items were worth in 1974, when the book was published. It was in his junior year of high school when he discovered the little metal disks with interesting sayings or promotional images. The button book paperback january 1, 1972 by theodore l hake author, joe franklin introduction see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In 2004, hake created a revised price guide for all items in these books that is included when these books are purchased. Rowlingsigned harry potter and the order of the phoenix book value. Those are limited to 2,500 in this volume, so a fraction of the items valued in the book are actually depicted. For sale political buttons and small collectibles hakes.

Theyre trash, he says picking up a button with buster brown on it. 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. Red hawk golf club offers golf enthusiasts of all skill levels the opportunity to play a course designed to celebrate golfs true spirit. Hakes sets record prices in every auction with notable results including. After all, how many buttons feature lettering formed by sea snakes. York auction house becomes collectors icon for pop. Presidential election campaigning is in full swing, and november cant come soon enough for some. I once told ted hake that going to see him was like a visit with santa claus and the. If you are not a button browser or buyer, click on teds nonbutton collectible treasures. Since kates mom passed away when she was young, the bride asked a seamstress to cut fabric and lace from one of her mothers dresses and sew it into a heart. Select web button by clicking it and change buttons appearance for normal and mouse over states and set buttons link properties and link target attributes. The button book an illustrated guide to pinback bottons from 18961972 ted hake on. Ted hake gives an excellent presentation of manufactures and different backpapers used through the years by some of the major companies in the suffix of his book, collectible pinback buttons 18961986. Considered the dean of the pinback button, ted hake, namesake of hakes auctions, says at least 2 million buttons have crossed his palms since 1960.

Ted hake is one of the worlds foremost experts on button collecting in fact, he literally wrote the book on buttons. If you have a special interest, please let me know via. Located at the foothills of the majestic organ mountains in las cruces, new mexico, red hawk is an 18hole public course made to challenge and excite those who love the. Cathy marie hake books list of books by author cathy. Star wars doubletelescoping obiwan kenobi 12 backa afa 80 nm action figure. Official price guide to disney collectibles 2nd edition. In 1974, ted purchased the button collection assembled by joseph stone of toledo, ohio, who began collecting as a boy in 1921. For collectors of numismatic items i have attempted to list all those diestruck items made by the firm for my databank on. This book has color illustrations of about 4,000 buttons promoting candidates for president from 1896 through 1972. To save a project just click save button on the toolbar or select save or save as in the. Political buttons book iii 17891916 a price guide to presidential americanawith supplement by hake, theodore l. Ted hake sifts through a box of beatup buttons, grading each with a single touch and a quick dismissal. Encyclopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i hardbound encylopedia of political buttons 18961972 book i softbound political buttons book ii 19201976 hardbound. This first book of political collectibles is the most comprehensive book of its kind in existence.

He discovered political campaign items and pinback buttons in 1961 and joined the american. Author hake has published several updated price guides since then. Hake, ted the button book, a guide to pinback buttons. Thats unusual, said ted hake, founder of the auction company hakes americana and collectibles and author of price guide to collectible pinback buttons. My button categories include most every subject of the thousands portrayed on buttons or will as i continue filling the store. Thanks for visiting and yes, ted hake still wants more buttons, so contact me if you are a seller via ted. This three volume set was published in the early thru mid 1970s and has been reprinted. Ted hake, who has been auctioning political memorabilia for 25 years at hakes americana and collectibles in york, pa. Contributing editor michele alice gives us a quick lesson on the history of americas favorite sport. It would be the 1908 long beach festival of the sea button. It took a few nights to get through, but my boys hung on. Buying, selling and trading guide by ted hake, 1972 dafran house publishers inc.

Presidential pinback buttons were first used in the election of 1896. 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 hakes encyclopedia of political buttons. Hakes is americas first and most diversified collectibles auction house. I strongly recommend everyone obtain a copy as it is an invaluable reference. Political buttons, book iii 17891916 a price guide to presidential americana political buttons seventeen eightynine to nineteen sixteen by ted hake isbn.