Large group of non-sports cards from the 19th and 20th Century, from many different manufacturing sources, from tobacco, to candy, to gum and coffee; also breads, silks, matchbook covers, postcards, strip cards – you name it, they’re all here. From an old-time collector, with some very rare issues, and mostly only one of each card - this collection was assembled just to show just how great a variety of beautiful and informative non-sport cards have been produced thru the last 100+ years. Most of the great manufacturing houses are represented – several tobacco, Gum Inc, Goudey, Topps, National Chicle, etc. (Bowman cards are curiously absent). Many 2 and 3-card panels, puzzle cards, all shapes and sizes - the list goes on and on.
All told, almost 200 different items, sure to peak your interest and curiosity, from a golden time of non-sport, these pasteboards represent some of the most beautiful and interesting cards ever created.
A grand collection, ready for hours of enjoyment.
Total approx. 200 cards. Condition breakdown of the collection is 20% G; 40% VG; 40% EX.