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American Uniform & Historical Buttons: Military, Historical, Political by Alphaeus Albert

American Uniform & Historical Buttons: Military, Historical, Political by Alphaeus Albert

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The standard reference since its first publication in 1977, this fine and famous work is now in its 39th printing. The edition we carry in stock is the 2006 printing.

Albert and his wife Lillian were pioneers in the field of button collecting and were known nationwide. Over 3200 buttons are pictured actual size with known back marks and relative values shown. They include: US Military of all periods from colonial on, Confederate, both of the state and CS Government, Schools both civilian and military, Commemorative, Political, Militia, Veterans Organizations, Federal Departments and much more.

Alberts individual coding system for each button is an invaluable reference tool and is used by collectors and dealers world-wide. This book is a must have for anyone interested in the identification and study of American buttons.

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  • Record of the American Uniform and Historical Buttons, Bicentennial Edition

    Alphaeus S. Albert

    9780961358174

  • Binding: Hard Cover

    Copyright: 1997

    Pages: 512

    Size: 5.75 x 8.75 in.

    Condition: New

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