Lot # 672: 1884 Lawson's Patent Game "Base Ball" Playing Cards Complete Set (36) plus 1 "Value Card"

Category: Pre-1900

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Sizzling Summer Rarities Auction 2019",
which ran from 7/24/2019 11:00 AM to
8/10/2019 7:00 PM




(LOT 672)
1884 Lawson's Patent Game "Base Ball" Playing Cards Complete Set (36) plus 1 "Value Card"

This card game was produced in 1884 by Boston financier Thomas Lawson. We are offering the entire 36 card set with a "Value of Cards" card as well. Each game card displays an image of a real game being played, or of a ball or bat, but none are recognized as any players of the day. This set is known in the industry as "The First Baseball Game Card". The cards are in overall EX condition with a couple with stains. The Value card is VG+EX. Ultra RARE complete set.

MIN BID $300
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