“YELLOW KID ADAMS’ CHEWING GUM” COMPLETE CARD SET (VARIETY).
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$862.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part II
Item numbers 1235 through 2949 in auction 207
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Complete set of 25. Each is 2.75x4-3/8”. These were issued in two different styles. This is variety w/art in full color, "The Game Of Yellow Kid" text backs and each has large number at top left. The other variety has art in just bw/red/yellow, backs are blank and each has a small number at top left. The set we are offering is the more attractive/desirable of the two. Issued in 1896, ©R.F. Outcault and marked “By Permission N.Y. Journal.” Bottom margin of each card reads “One Of A Series Of 25 Cards Given Away With Each Piece Of Adams’ Yellow Kid Chewing Gum.” ACC# E231. Choice art w/The Yellow Kid prominently featured on every card. Moderate wear/aging but very little in the way of creases. Art remains clean and vibrant. VG to Exc. Scarce set.
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