Quite underrated due to a shortage of star power, the T207 issue of 1912 is one of the most fascinating of all prewar tobacco issues.  With varying levels of scarcity, a number of tough individual rarities, difficult front/back combinations and a condition-sensitive gloss on the card fronts, assembling a strong T207 set is quite a collecting challenge.

This example features Philadelphia's Charles "Chief" Bender at the end of his throwing motion. Centering is northeast on the canvas, with great corners and edges for the grade. The Recruit Little Cigars back has some light staining but presents nicely. Great, unique card of the Hall of Famer.