27468

Tilden Hendricks 1876 Campaign Banner

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Tilden Hendricks 1876 Campaign Banner
<B>Possibly Unique 1876 Tilden-Hendricks Flag Banner</B></I> <BR>While its Hayes-Wheeler mate is unlisted by Collins, we have seen perhaps a half dozen over the years. However, this also-unlisted Tilden version is the first we have ever encountered, and believed by knowledgeable sources to be the only known example. This is particularly significant as there are few textiles of <I>any</B></I> type for Tilden. Collins lists only a jugate flag, a bandanna, and a one-of-a-kind local banner! This bold red/white/blue display piece is a substantial 25" x 17 1/2", and is still on its original 41" stick (lower portion not seen in catalog photo). Overall condition is Excellent. There are several very trivial small holes in the border. Typically, there is moderate soiling on the right side (the flag would have been stored rolled, with this end most exposed to the elements). An important opportunity for the serious collector of political textiles. <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid. Lot:27468