1906 New York Gov's Race Campaign Postcard Chas Hughes Wm R Hearst Heavan / Hell

Description: There's a pair of these standard size "for and against" postcards made by Alva E. Stern for the 1906 New York governor's race which are similar. They both have the same type of wording, but the printing is different, the cards are laid out differently and the images are obviously reversed, but they have totally different photographs. Why the printer made them distinct, beyond reversing who was favored and who was vilified, remains a mystery. Sounds like way too much work to us. Republican Charles Hughes, a top-notch attorney with a reform reputation took on democrat William Randolph Hearst. Yes, the same Hearst newspaper magnate and subject of Orson Welles' film "Citizen Kane." And Hughes went on to become a 1908 presidential hopeful, got appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by Taft, and then resigned that seat (whoever would do THAT?) to become the GOP presidential nominee in 1916 against President Wilson. After Hughes lost that race by a whisker, (sorry), he was both Harding and Coolidge's Secretary of State, until re-appointed to the SCOTUS as Chief Justice by Hoover and becoming a conservative thorn in the liberal side of FDR when his court ruled against several of that Administration's New Deal actions. Which is why FDR tried to pack the Court. Hearst had actually been elected in 1902 as a New York, United States Congressman, had two terms and tried to get the 1904 presidential nomination over Alton Parker. By 1906, it was this unsuccessful try at being governor, with Heaven or Hell becoming the result, depending on which side you voted. This version of the two postcards obviously promotes Hughes. If you buy it, you'll have something to hunt for in the example favoring Hearst. And can you imagine what upstanding, Christian citizens must have thought in 1906 about the word "hell" prominently displayed on a political postcard?? Gad! Only in New York, huh? This is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge that for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on it is $5.50 sent well protected, first class with tracking, and we'll buy the insurance on your package to protect both of us. We are members of APIC selling only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence. We'll also be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases, which we accomplish via a refund. 7999 We returned from the northeastern part of the U.S. where we purchased another top-notch political postcard collection from a life-long specialist and friend. PLUS we're still selling out of the collection of our mid-west friend! Since many of their cards are duplicates of our own, we feel it is important to offer them back into the collector market, so that others continue having the fun of discovery and pride of ownership that we three have experienced over the decades. Hopefully you can find a gem or two to add to your own collection, so check our eBay store over time for this great opportunity for adding to your collection. Our collecting interests fall into all categories of presidential campaign material, but postcards remain at the top of the list. Like buttons, their graphics can be spectacular. But they have the added advantage of being able to contain a lot more of it with much more diverse art. They may relate to a specific person or event or articulate opposing campaign slogans. Many can be "mated-up" with an example for another candidate: the 1912 pennant cards have seemingly endless color combinations, images and slogans so you'll never have them all, which keeps your quest alive. Some have "coattails" and are geographically specific or contain "hopefuls" or are from a person's early career. One can simply collect their favorite candidate. In history, the 1908 election occurred at the height of the overall postcard craze by the public, so one can acquire a massive collection for that year alone. Cards can be one-of-a-kind real photos, printed photos or lithographs while others are part of a set. Some are cross-collectibles involving baseball, other sports, artists, causes or holidays. They can show one or more candidates - often even the opposing candidates - which one rarely finds on pins. Just remember this: if it doesn't have a printed place for a stamp and an address or wasn't machine-mailed like most modern examples, by definition it ISN'T a postcard. Having it used through the mail confirms its history (if you're worried about reproductions) and adds to its depth. Be aware that condition may be part of the mailing: it's important and can affect the value. But being obsessed and possessed like many button fanatics over obtaining perfect condition examples can be time wasted from the joy of collecting. Cards are much more personal than pins. You know they were handled, way back when, and are also meant to be today (using care). If folding or mechanical, they MUST be touched and worked to fully appreciate them. Many backs contain a political message or show a postmark nailing down a small town or date. Some show a particular moment in American history: a meeting of great individuals or the last days or hours of a person - often the president. Others then show the early days of his successor. Pins don't often show that. Many cards have anti-cartoons - their great, artwork barbs and blurbs are classic political fun; sarcastic, creative, witty and sometimes suggestive, as being rendered by the famous or not-so. Pro-examples can gush enthusiastically. Some reflect America's socially or racially questionable past from which we may learn. Others show an obscure candidate and were printed in rather limited numbers. Postcard evolution from the late 19th-century to the oversize mailers of today can be displayed in one tray. Can you tell we love 'em! Therefore, we're listing a broad selection to pique your interest and show what we mean about how great, diverse and wonderful these relatively affordable political collectibles are. Most of all, have fun with them. Postcards were meant to be FUN.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Beverly Hills, Florida

End Time: 2024-03-02T22:01:40.000Z

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