Elusive 1962 Nixon for Calf Gov Folding Mailing Postcard W/Campaign Sheet Music
We used the term "elusive" on this for a couple reasons. First; we had never seen this item until earlier in 2021 and so have never had one for sale (until now), in the 30+ years we've been peddling political memorabilia - all along while specializing in campaign postcards. And second; even though we're political sheet music collectors as well, in all our research, we have been unable to uncover any regular-size pieces of this music having been sold. Unusual, and perhaps unheard-of, that these were released to advertise music that possibly never got into production! Ponderous. And the style of this cardstock, 4 7/8" x 6.75" mailer - which qualifies it as a postcard - is also unusual since it is folding, opening to display the music at 9.75" x 6.75". With a great title; "Let's All Vote For Nixon," by J, Maloy Roach, this entire thing involves one of the most famous elections in the 20th century. After barely losing the presidency to John Kennedy in 1960, two-term, U.S. Vice-president Richard Nixon went back to live in his home state of California. In 1962, the man who had been on the national ballots in 1946, '48, '50, '52, '56 and '60, decided to take on democrat Edmund "Pat" Brown, (father of Governor "Moonbeam" Jerry Brown), in the California gubernatorial race, and LOST AGAIN. That's when Nixon famously went out to concede and gave the media an earful, saying they wouldn't have him to kick around anymore. Of course, in 1968, he ran for president again, barely beating out Hubert Humphrey, only to resign in 1974 over the Watergate scandal after having won one of the biggest landslides in U.S. history over George McGovern in 1972. So this rare baby has a lot going for it when you add all of it up. This is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on this will be $5.50 carefully packed, first class with tracking. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential campaign material so buy with confidence. We will combine S&H even though eBay says we don't. We just refund you any overpayment. 5588 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.
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| President | Richard M. Nixon |
| Term In Office | 1969-74 |
| Year | 1962 |
| First Lady | Pat Nixon |
| Theme | Politics |
| Material | paper or cardstock |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Country/Region | United States |
We used the term “elusive” on this for a couple reasons. First; we had never seen this item until earlier in 2021 and so have never had one for sale (until now), in the 30+ years we’ve been peddling political memorabilia – all along while specializing in campaign postcards. And second; even though we’re political sheet music collectors as well, in all our research, we have been unable to uncover any regular-size pieces of this music having been sold. Unusual, and perhaps unheard-of, that these were released to advertise music that possibly never got into production! Ponderous. And the style of this cardstock, 4 7/8″ x 6.75″ mailer – which qualifies it as a postcard – is also unusual since it is folding, opening to display the music at 9.75″ x 6.75″. With a great title; “Let’s All Vote For Nixon,” by J, Maloy Roach, this entire thing involves one of the most famous elections in the 20th century. After barely losing the presidency to John Kennedy in 1960, two-term, U.S. Vice-president Richard Nixon went back to live in his home state of California. In 1962, the man who had been on the national ballots in 1946, ’48, ’50, ’52, ’56 and ’60, decided to take on democrat Edmund “Pat” Brown, (father of Governor “Moonbeam” Jerry Brown), in the California gubernatorial race, and LOST AGAIN. That’s when Nixon famously went out to concede and gave the media an earful, saying they wouldn’t have him to kick around anymore. Of course, in 1968, he ran for president again, barely beating out Hubert Humphrey, only to resign in 1974 over the Watergate scandal after having won one of the biggest landslides in U.S. history over George McGovern in 1972. So this rare baby has a lot going for it when you add all of it up. This is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on this will be $5.50 carefully packed, first class with tracking. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential campaign material so buy with confidence. We will combine S&H even though eBay says we don’t. We just refund you any overpayment. 5588 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.
