June 15, 2023: Tobacco Cards Only Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/15/2023
Presented is yet another important Walter Johnson card from one of the truly difficult early tobacco issues, the 1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes offering that looks for all the world like T206 cards but is markedly rarer. The fact that the cards were produced and distributed almost exclusively in Louisiana only adds to their cachet. Among the keys are the Walter Johnson cards, including this example that is found in a PSA 1 holder but actually presents a bit better than the technical grade. The card has decent centering of probably 55/45 right to left; the elegant pastel blue background boasts excellent gloss and is particularly compelling, as is the “Johnson, Washington” typeface in blue that is particularly vivid and crisp, a distinctive design element that differentiates it from its T206 counterparts.
1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes (Type 2) Walter Johnson PSA 1
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