Lot # 644: 1939-43 Hall of Fame Sepia Plaque Postcards Type 1 Collection (7)

Category: 1900-1948

Starting Bid: $50.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2023 Premier Auction",
which ran from 8/2/2023 12:00 PM to
8/19/2023 9:00 PM



While many collectors are familiar with the 3.5" x 5.5" B&W Hall of Fame plaque postcards issued by Albertype (1944-52), and Artvue (1953-55), their precursor and the original HOF plaque postcards are far more rare and sought after. Issued from 1939-43 and sold directly by the National Baseball Hall of Fame itself, the "Hall of Fame Sepia Postcards" (as listed in the Standard Catalog) featured a complete set of 35 subjects. Presented are seven cards from this elusive series, including: 1) Morgan Bulkeley 2) Eddie Collins 3) Candy Cummings 4) Buck Ewing 5) Ban Johnson 6) Hoss Radbourne 7) George Wright. Cards remain in VG-EX condition across the group with corner wear appearing as the only major condition flaws.

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