Lot # 379: 1888 N403 Yum Yum Tobacco George "Piano Legs" Gore - SGC FAIR 1.5

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 23 (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



The 1888 Yum Yum tobacco set is obscure and extremely rare, issued by A. Beck & Co. out of Chicago.  George "Piano Legs" Gore was a fine batsman for the Chicago Nationals from 1879-1886 but ended up with the Giants in 1887. There are but two examples in the SGC pop report, this one and another that's graded VG/EX 4; PSA has none registered. The obvious issue is the drawn circle added to the front, and the upper left corner carries a stain that shows through to the reverse.  The image is a bit light but with the lack of available cards, it's a desirable example despite the flaws.

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