(LOT 825)
1884 Lawson's Patent Game "Base Ball" Playing Cards Complete Set (36) plus 1 "Value Card"
VINTAGE CARD GAME!!! This Lawsons Patent Baseball card game was produced in 1884 by Boston financier Thomas Lawson for the Boston Loan Company. We are offering the entire 36 card set with 2 different "Value of Cards" cards and a mini 24 page Rules Booklet. 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 VG+EX+ condition with a couple with stains. The Value cards are in EX condition and the Booklet displays VG+ with the cover detached. Ultra RARE complete set with Rules Booklet issued 136 years ago!!!

MIN BID $200
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