June 15, 2023: Tobacco Cards Only Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/15/2023
Presented is an important Roger Bresnahan card from one of the difficult early tobacco issues, the 1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes 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. This is one of two variations of the Hall of Famer that were issued with that set, a Bresnahan Type 2 Chicago example that is found in an SGC Authentic (Altered) holder. Three of the four edges have erratic cuts and the top of the card has been torn off, leaving perhaps 80 percent of the card surface remaining, along with some staining; the pastel yellow and green background colors showcase the image of the legendary backstop, and the “Bresnahan, Chicago Nat.” typeface in blue is one of the distinctive elements that differentiates it from its T206 counterparts. The card has been affixed to a piece of cardboard with an erratic cut on all four sides, including the top section torn away.
1914 T213 Coupon Cigarettes (Type 2) Roger Bresnahan Chicago SGC Authentic
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