5 comments about Barack Obama Presidential Collector's Vault.

1. This is a very detailed historic piece of literature that I suspect will become part of many school libraries. For those persons who watched and waited, not only with the citizens of the United States but with peoples all over the world, this book is a magnificent and informative record of not only what happened politically in the United States but how the people of this country think in this Century. It depicts (surely, in part) the pulse and temperature of this country. It is a must read no matter what one's political views were regarding that U.S. presidential race.



2. I HAVE PURCHASED 10 OF THESE VAULTS AS GIFTS IN THE PAST YEAR. EVERYONE LOVES IT. THE VAUULTS ARE NO LONGER EASY TO FIND, AND AMAZON.COM IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE



3. And a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER shall lead them....
   
   The most inexperienced and least qualified of all presidents.
   
   Never held office previously
   
   Was only a Junior Senator with little experience with the legislative branch
   
   Never proposed any substantial ideas or innovative bills
   
   Never a CEO or in an executive position
   
   Has proven to be a polarizing figure with radical, anti American; anti white associates
   
   Claims victory for anything positive, but STILL blames all mishaps on Bush (thats getting old)
   
   This man is now a US President; not because he is qualified, but because his PUBLIC RELATIONS campaign succeeded at pushing the mantra of change... WITHOUT EVER DEFINING WHAT THE CHANGE WAS.
   
   Now that the honeymoon is over, it is clear to even the liberal element that this was a mistake and he is not what his campaign portrayed him.
   
   If you want to discuss real change, take a look at a real president, like that of Ronald Reagan. There are some fine audio books (Reagan in his own words, Reagan Diaries), this is for the serious scholar; and sell the Obama book on ebay for a $1, that's all it's worth.



4. This is a facinating and well documented pictorial book every American should have on it's coffee table. Whitman Press out did itself in every way possible



5. I purchased this as a gift for a presidential history buff. Of course I checked it out. It is filled with memorabilia, photos, and stories of the events leading up to Obama becoming our new President. The recipient was overjoyed at receiving it. The presentation makes you feel like you were a family member keeping a scrapbook for posterity. This is the best book of this type I have seen, and I am so pleased that I found it.

No comments about Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 2nd Edition (Collecting Costume Jewelry 202: The Basics of Dating Jewelry).

1 comments about Monuments And Memorials of Washington, D.c..

1. I wanted information on Washington and this is a book that has delivered. I only wish it was a large picture book, then I would have enjoyed it more. It has many pictures, good maps and much information, but as I said it would have been GREAT as a large picture book.

1 comments about The President/The First Family Double Vault.

1. This is a really amazing collection. Not only is the book well-written, with first-person accounts from several people who were at the inauguration, but the little extras are fantastic. It's neat to be able to pull out a photo of Mr. Obama, or to take a closer look at a copy of the inauguration invitation. It's these little touches that really make the books worth it.

No comments about Warman's Political Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide (Warmans).

1 comments about Jackie's Treasures: The Fabled Objects from the Auction of the Century.

1. I was lucky enough to purchase a replica of Jackie's three-strand necklace, reproduced by the Franklin Mint, as shown on the cover of this book. Having the book to compliment the necklace is the ultimate. The book is in wonderful condition and I received it in a very timely manner, from Amazon.

1 comments about Collector's Guide to Yellow Ware: An Identification & Value Guide.

1. I found this very helpful since this is a new area of collecting for me.

No comments about Hake's Guide to Presidential Campaign Collectibles: An Illustrated Price Guide to Artifacts from 1789-1988 (Hakes Guide).

5 comments about Season's Greetings from the White House: The Collection of Presidential Christmas Cards, Messages and Gifts.

1. People my age were taught citizenship in school and were taught to respect the President. I have always been fascinated with the personal lives of the Presidents and the folklore of the White House. This book does not disappoint if you like the "behind the scenes" information on the White House and its past residents. I also recommend the one written for children by the same author. This puts politics aside and restores some pride in the institution of our Presidency and their families.



2. Season's Greetings from the White House is an excellent source of presidential Christmas/holiday items from the early part of the twentieth century to the present. Each President's holiday greetings along with staff gifts are shown. Mrs. Seeley has written an superb book which continues to grow with each new edition. The quality of photographs and the amount of them in the book make it worth the price. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in not only presidential items, but for anyone who has any interest in the holiday season.



3. 
   Mary Evans Seeley is an expert on Christmas celebrations in the White House. Several years ago, she decided to share her knowledge and research dealing with personal First Family recollections and the result is the wonderful book "Season's Greetings from the White House."
   
   It is a book for historians, Americana fans, Christmas collectors and art lovers. More than just behind-the-scenes stories, this richly illustrated volume shows, in full color throughout, the actual cards, prints and other Presidential gifts of sterling silver, pewter, glass, wood and leather. Most of the gifts were designed for distribution to White House staffers.
   
   Seeley, who resides in Tampa, Florida, shares with the reader, the personal experiences of the wide variety of artists whose works came to grace Presidential cards and gift prints. To bring in historical color, the author interviewed a number of First Ladies and children of First Families.
   
   The book's frontispiece displays the magnificent Neapolitan Baroque crèche in the White House East Room in 1963. The photograph was selected by President and Mrs. Kennedy for their Christmas card scheduled to be sent in December. Less than 30 were personally signed by both the President and First Lady prior to their fateful Dallas trip. These dual-signed Christmas cards are among the rarest of all Presidential Christmas memorabilia.
   
   The photos of Seeley's historical collection of White House Christmas cards offers an interesting glimpse of our nation's culture and its values through the years.
   
   It's no matter if you look upon the book as a major scholarly effort or simply a beautiful insight into the traditions of our First Families, "Season's Greetings from the White House" makes an excellent gift for the holidays and is a wonderful reference book for historians who are seeking the human side of Christmas in the Presidential Mansion.



4. All White House Christmas books will be measured by this one in the future. It is incredible. A must for all collectors of White House Christmas memorabilia. Every home and office should have this book on display during Christmas time.



5. Anyone who has ever been interested in Christmas and what it means to the residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue MUST get this book. A treasure that will be loved forever....a history that is important to America! Mary Evans Seeley has it all here! Thanks! Chis Allen

2 comments about 200 Years of Political Campaign Collectibles.

1. I really enjoyed this book, but I am biased towards it. I noticed that I was mentioned in the acknowledments and appear with Tim Hagan and his actress wife, Kate Mulgrew on page 121.
   As always, Mark Warda, out did himself. Keep the books coming.
   Kurt Hurner



2. My principal collecting interests are British and US political collectibles. 19th Century political cartoons, modern satirical itemes, glass and ceramics in particular. For examples see:
   
   http://mysite.verizon.net/vze48sdz/
   
   Roughly 1 page is devoted to non US items - this book is otherwise dedicated to the US. The page that is there is very superficial.
   
   The book provides examples of many types of campaign items (e.g. posters, ceramics and toys), the area covered in most detail is campaign pins. Official, unofficial and anti (anti Bush, Clinton, War .... etc). The books coverage of pins is very comprehensive. To me, pins are the least interesting of campaign items. I was a little disappointed when I first flicked through the book.
   
   On reflection I changed my mind. Why five stars?
   - scope of book is ambitious, it dooes provide examples through 200 years.
   - valuations of items are current.
   - handy reference. All canditates/parties are listed for each election.
   - illustrations are high quality.
   
   There are very few books dedicated to collecting political collectibles. I will find this book of great use.