June 15, 2023: Tobacco Cards Only Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/15/2023
Presented is an important Hughie Jennings card from one of the difficult early tobacco issues, the 1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes Type 2 offering that mimics the images of T206 cards but is markedly rarer. The fact that the cards were produced and distributed almost exclusively in Louisiana only adds to their cachet. The Hall of Fame manager is featured on a pair of cards in the issue, with this Both Hands Showing variation found in a an SGC Authentic (Altered) holder. The card centering is roughly 65/35 right to left, with significant staining and an erratic cut at three sides; the yellow background color showcases the image of Jennings, complemented by the “Jennings, Detroit” typeface in blue, one of the distinctive elements that differentiates it from its T206 counterparts. The card has apparently been affixed to a piece of cardboard.
1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes (Type 2) Hughie Jennings Both Hands Showing SGC Authentic
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