Pinback Jack issued
this "Famous Cartoonist Series" of self-portrait buttons
back in 1975. All of the participating cartoonists were
alive and created self-portraits specifically for this button
set. With very few exceptions, the images have not appeared elsewhere
in print. The buttons were distributed by Krupp Comic Works
and Phil Seuling.
This set was originally announced as 52 buttons,
and the alphabetical numbering reflects that. However, two artists
(Neal Adams and Rick Meyerowitz) turned in their
self-portraits late, after the first 52 had already been designed.
They were included in the set, but numbered 53 and 54 respectively,
out of alphabetical sequence. Steve Krupp's Curio Shoppe is
now the exclusive source of the remaining limited inventory.
All the color buttons in this set are metal with clear celluloid
covers, are 2.25 inches in diameter, and have "safety"
pinbacks.
To purchase a COMPLETE full
set of 54 at $195.00 ($ 222.00
if bought individually) click HERE.
One note, for serious button
collectors, you may want to read the KSP
BUTTON TEXT which explains the numbering systems for
identifying the various buttons produced over the last 30 years,
or see the COMPLETE
KSP BUTTON LIST. (The list is VERY long, so be patient
while it loads.)
FC buttons may be purchased individually,
below, at the prices indicated on each page. (Some are much scarcer
reflecting higher demand.)
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