Out of Time Collectibles
Political Memorabilia
FDR to Truman
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1933-1945
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Roosevelt Gift Bible
This is a special edition gift bible with a dedication from President Roosevelt. This bible is in great condition for its age. The bible also has never been filled out and the presentation page is still blank. SOLD
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President Roosevelt Personal Matchbook
FDR's Personal matchbook. This is the type he actually used in The White House. According to the FDR Library's website FDR designed the sail boat logo with his initials in the sails himself. This is probably the most famous of all the FDR matchbooks as this is the matchbook that the FDR library choice to reproduce for themselves. This Roosevelt designed sailboat logo was also used for The USS Roosevelt named after President Roosevelt. I have only had a few of these genuine President Roosevelt matchbooks and these are among the best shape I have see, because of their age they are almost always found falling apart. I acquired these matchbooks directly from the family of a former Roosevelt White House staffer. Its amazing to think about the history these matchbooks might have been whiteness to. $100.00
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FDR USS Roosevelt Matchbook
FDR USS Roosevelt matchbook. This matchbook is in great shape for it age please see photos. According to the FDR Library's website FDR designed the sail boat logo with his initials in the sails himself and used them, for his personal matchbooks . I acquired these matchbooks directly from the family of a former White House staffer. $25.00
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Very Rare "Swiped"
President Truman Cigarette Case
and Matchbook
This is a fantastic piece of Presidential history that shows the rarely seen sense of humor of President Truman. This is a rare official Presidential gift from the Truman White House. Despite the inscription I cannot guaranty this was actually stolen off of the desk of president Truman I can guaranty it is in fact a very rare President Truman VIP gift. This cigarette case is in very nice shape for its age with only a few scratch as can be seen in the photos. The printing while slightly worn is still strong. This case is also fairly heavy and well made not like the much lighter Truman era campaign cigarette case that I have seen. I obtained this directly from the personal collection of a former White House staffer. These are very hard to find and I have only seen one other for sale in all my years of presidential collecting. This is truly a museum quality item. I am also including Swiped from Harry Truman matchbook. $500.00
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President
Truman White House Gift Lighter
This is a very rare President Truman official White personal gift lighter. These lighter were known to often be carried by President Truman in his coat pocket and given out personally by him. I have only seen two of these lighters go up for sale both were attributed as personal gift from Harry Truman given directly to White House employees. One to Lillian Roger Parks his favorite personal maid and one to Secret Service agent Frank Stoner. What makes this particular one even more rare is it still comes with its original tin, protective bag outer slip cover and all its paperwork (instructions, warranty order forms) . The lighter and case are in fantastic condition for its age the out slip cover box has some tape on the edge to keep it from coming apart. I have never seen one more complete and in better condition. This is a true museum quality Truman Presidential gift. $300.00
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President
Truman White House Gift Lighter
This is a very rare President Truman official White personal gift lighter. These lighter were known to often be carried by President Truman in his coat pocket and given out personally by him. I have only seen a few of these go up sale and two of these lighters that went up for sale were attributed as personal gift from Harry Truman given directly to White House employees. One to Lillian Roger Parks his favorite personal maid and one to Secret Service agent Frank Stoner. What makes this particular one even more rare is it still comes with its original tin, protective bag outer slip cover and all its paperwork (instructions, warranty order forms) . The lighter and case are in fantastic condition for its age and it is in one of the best condition and most complete that I have seen. . This is a true museum quality Truman Presidential gift. $300.00
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President Truman White House Gift Lighter Used
This is a very rare President Truman official White personal gift lighter. These lighter were known to often be carried by President Truman in his coat pocket and given out personally by him. I have only seen two of these lighters go up for sale both were attributed as personal gift from Harry Truman given directly to White House employees. One to Lillian Roger Parks his favorite personal maid and one to Secret Service agent Frank Stoner. this lighter show shows signs of gentle use with a few light scratches but overall it is in very nice condition for its age. $225.00
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Very Rare President Truman Lighter
This is a very rare President Truman official gift lighter. It has Presidential Seal on one side and a photo of President Truman at his desk in The Oval Office with his signature underneath. Truman was known to often carry a gift lighter in his coat pocket which he would sometime personally give out to people. The lighter is in overall good condition with some fogging caused by age however it is still in very good condition for its age. $250.00
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President Truman White
House Table Lighter Gift Red with Box and Papers
This is a beautiful official White House Table lighters from The Truman White House. From the research I have done these Truman table lighters were used both in The Truman White House and as official Presidential gifts. These would make the perfect gift for any Truman or Presidential collector. The lighter is in fantastic and what looks to me to be in unused condition. What makes this item even more rare is that it still comes in it's original box including paperwork. The box shows some natural ware please see photos. This truly a museum quality find.
$400.00
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Very Rare President Truman White House Table Lighter "Christmas Gift"
This is a beautiful set of two matching official White House Table lighters from The Truman White House. They are done in beautiful traditional festive Christmas colors of green and red. From the research I have done these Truman table lighters were used both in The Truman White House and as official Presidential gifts. These would make the perfect Christmas gift for any Truman or Presidential collector. The lighters are in very good condition for their age but show signs of normal light use and ware. They show very light aging and scratching, please see detailed photos. I picked both these President Truman gift lighters in Christmas colors green and red as a set. They both came directly from a family that worked for The Truman White House. $700.00 or $360.00 each
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Very Rare 1948 Official
Truman Personal Christmas Gift to his Staff
Very Rare 1948 Official Truman Personal
Christmas Gift to his Staff This is a very rare personal Christmas Gift given
personally by President Truman while he was president in 1948 to only 740
members of his staff. This year Trumans official gift was a brown leather
bookmark embossed with The Presidential Seal and his motto
“I would rather have peace in the world than to be President”
This was not a generic Truman White House gift but a gift ordered by Truman to
give as a Christmas gift to Staff. Only 740 were given out to employees at The
White House.
This is one of the finest examples of these that I have seen in many years. Most
of the surviving bookmarks are missing at least some of the fringe so finding
one like this one with complete fringe but also with the gold embossing in such
shape is very rare. The only signs of ware on this is a few small spots a slight
crease in the middle and a few of the lower fringe tend to twist a little but
they are all completely attached. If your looking for a complete bookmark make
sure the fringe hasn’t been cut off to make it look complete.
If you are a President Truman fan or a collector of Presidential Xmas gifts this
is a must for your collection. This is a true museum quality addition to any
Presidential collection.
The last photo is the bookmark I have for sale next to the example in the Seeley
book, a must have if you collect presidential Christmas gifts and cards.
$500.00
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Rare President Truman White House Mechanical Pencil
This is rare and hard to find President Truman official White House mechanical pencil that I obtained directly from the personal collection of a former White House staffer. Mechanical pencils were considered pretty high tech for the day. This is a fairly large mechanical pencil a good 5 3/4" long and fairly thick. It bears the inscription.
"From
Harry S. Truman The White house
Washington D. C."
However what makes this pencil truly special is there is a black and white photo of President Truman sitting at his desk in The Oval Office at the top of this mechanical pencil. This item is in excellent condition with only slight yellowing on the white part. There is no lead left so I cannot check the functionality of this mechanical pencil so I am selling it as a Truman White collectible only. $275.00
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This is a very rare Nickel Plated Ashtrays
from the USS Williamsburg one of the early Presidential Yachts.
On November 5, 1945, she relieved Potomac as presidential yacht. In the ensuing
years, The USS Williamsburg served two presidents, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D.
Eisenhower.
This is an original items from the Ship. The ashtray is in excellent
condition for it s 70+ years on earth or sea as it may be. The photo of the ship
and of Truman on the ship and of Truman's Desk are for historical reference only.
These ashtrays were made for both The USS Williamsburg and the USS Sequoia both
of witch were used as Presidential Yachts. What makes these ashtrays of particular historical
interest is not only were they used on a official Presidential yacht during the Terms of Several Presidents but
Truman actual kept one of the "USS Williamsburg" and the matching "USS
Sequoia" round nickel plated ashtrays on
his desk in The Oval office. You can now see them displayed at the Truman
Library's replica of President Truman's Oval Office. Now you can own a piece of
history that not only might have been used by both President Truman and
President Eisenhower and their guests. Also you can own one of the same kind of
keepsake
that meant enough to President Truman to take with him to The Oval Office and it
was thought important enough by political historians to put them up for public
display at Truman's Presidential Library
In the last 2 photos I have added you can see both the round nickel plated
Williamsburg ashtray as the matching Sequoia astray recorded as being
on Truman's desk while he was President.
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This is a very rare Matchbook from the USS Williamsburg one of the early Presidential Yachts.
On November 5, 1945, she relieved Potomac as presidential yacht. In the ensuing
years, The USS Williamsburg served two presidents, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D.
Eisenhower.
This is an original items from the Ship. The matchbook is fair condition for it
s 70+ years on earth or sea as it may be.
$50.00
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This is a very rare Matchbook from the USS Williamsburg one of the early Presidential Yachts.
On November 5, 1945, she relieved Potomac as presidential yacht. In the ensuing
years, The USS Williamsburg served two presidents, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D.
Eisenhower.
This is an original items from the Ship. The matchbook is ok condition for it s
70+ years on earth or sea as it may be.
$50.00
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A Sheet of Stationary from Truman's Plane
This is a sheet of original stationary from Truman's plane "The Independence" it is in excellent condition. $25.00
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Harry S Truman personal
Independence Matchbook
This matchbook with President Harry S Truman's initials on it was made for use on Truman's Presidential Aircraft The Independence. This was before the term Air Force One was used to describe Presidential Aircraft. This matchbook is unused and though there is signs of age it is in very good condition for a matchbook 70+ years old. $50.00
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