Anderson Americana Auction #187

Lot #2429:

Truman-Dewey Magic Souvenir Mechanical Campaign Item

Who will be our next president? This 1948 “Magic Souvenir” by Princeton Press of New York lets you choose. Pull the tab down and you can choose between Harry Truman and Tom Dewey. Small cut in Truman image at bottom left of this unusual 4 by 8 inch cardboard item. First time we've offered this rare item which is from the Stan Mersand collection.