Lot # 285: 1889 Number 7 Cigar Mike "King" Kelly (HOF) - SGC PR 1

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $150.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2018 Premier Auction",
which ran from 11/7/2018 7:00 AM to
11/25/2018 9:13 AM



Important card from this rare and unusual 19th Century trade card issue part of a 15-card set featuring line illustrations of members of the 1887 Boston Beaneaters. The cards are found with either Number 7 or Diamond S Cigar advertising on the reverse the Number 7 brand being more common. The term "common " of course is relative as this is an extremely rare issue! The cards are significantly larger than other tobacco cards of the era measuring 2.25" x 4" and are quite desirable today. Card of Hall of Fame catcher "King" Kelly has been graded POOR 1 by SGC due to a slight edge tear at the bottom right as well as due to uneven toning and discoloration. Still an important card from a difficult 19th Century issue.