Lot # 340: c.1800s H804-5 Advertising Trade Card Pair

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $50.00

Bids: 9 (Bid History)

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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



Pair of advertising trade cards from the racially insensitive H804-5A issue, representing half the complete set of four.  Including the "Home Run" and "Out! - On A Fly" cards, the latter featuring an advertising message for Sampson Brothers Clothiers of Rondout, NY (now Kingston, home of Love of the Game).  The "Home Run" card is printed on the back with an advertisement for Empire Baking Powder.  Both in VG condition with wear at the corners and other slight defects here and there.  Two cards total.

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