November 14, 2019: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/14/2019
Presented here is a handsome and consistent complete set of the iconic 1938 Churchman’s Boxing issue, the black-and-white 1 3/8-by-2 5/8-inch cards that feature many of the greatest names from the prewar era. It is essentially an Excellent to Ex-Mt presentation, with 54 percent reaching Excellent and 40 percent Ex-Mt, with one card Near-Mint and two at VG-Ex. Breakdown of keys: No. 3 Baer – Near-Mint, No. 6 Braddock – Excellent, No. 7 Carnera – Ex-Mt, No. 12 Dempsey – Excellent, No. 20 Johnson – Ex-Mt, No. 26 Louis – Ex, No. 34 Schmeling – Ex-Mt, No. 35 Tunney – Ex.
1938 Churchman’s Boxing Complete Set with Jack Johnson, Joe Louis & Dempsey (50)
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