Lot # 412: 1888 H.D. Smith (Scrapps Tobacco) Charles Getzen - SGC GD 2

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/11/2024 12:00 AM to
3/30/2024 9:00 PM



Though grading companies stubbornly continue to identify these cards as the nonexistent company "Scrapps Tobacco," we now know them to be distributed by H.D. Smith & Company of Cincinnati, among the earliest gum card issues in our hobby's history.  

Exceptional card of "Pretzels" Getzen has been graded GOOD 2 by SGC, the telltale glue staining on the reverse from scrapbook mounting passing through to the front, resulting in some mild staining at the front of the card.  Edge wear consistent with the issue is largely a result of the precise cuts of the issue.  Another collector-grade example that presents extremely well for the assigned grade.

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