Newspaper Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This is a hardcover copy of the World War I The Second Army Air Service Book". This book was originally owned by well-known Philadelphia newspaper personality Edith M. Marble, acquired while in France during WWI doing American Red Cross...

ARTIFACT: This is a sterling silver lapel pin for the 1947 Diamond Belt Boxing Championship held by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the nation's third longest-running newspaper. The pin reads PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER 1947 DIAMOND BELT CHAMPIONSHIP and shows two...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s-1930s French newspaper reporter's badge from L'Intransigeant (Uncompromising). The newspaper first came of the presses in 1880 and continued in print until the Vichy takeover. During its four decades the newspaper's stance...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1952 Walt Kelly "I Go Pogo" celluloid pin. The pogo strip won the Reuben Award in 1951, and was known for its ability to entertain children and adults alike with its simple humor and hints of satire. The pin is in an...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1900 Westerly, Rhode Island Sun Reporter badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: About 1-1/2" wide by 2-3/8" high. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silver-plated brass. ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with "C" catch. However, the...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s Ward’s Bread promotional “Scoop Ward News of Youth” reporter badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8” in height and 1-1/2” in width. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Plated brass, painted lettering...