Auction #8 - June 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2021
The N9 Allen & Ginter Flags - Series 1 set is a variation collector's dream. The set pictures 50 different named subjects but has variations on both the front and the back that allow for the set to be collected in a number of different ways. There are eight cards that can be found with a fancy variation--some of which are difficult and some that are prohibitively difficult. The backs can be found with block script, curved script and "right bower" brand backs. The fronts can also be found with "Virginia Brights" tagline advertising as well as both Ginter and Ginter's noted on the front. All told, there are currently believed to be approximately 291 different variations.
This near set of (45/50) subjects is missing only the following subjects to be complete: Hawaiian Islands, Papal Standard, United States and the difficult Corea and Roumania cards. The near set is in a very pleasing VGEX to EX condition overall with the exception of 4-5 having some back issue like paper loss or heavier glue. In addition to these cards there are an additional 4-5 that have either a back stamp or some light writing or tick marks on the checklists. With just a very few upgrades this could be a strong VGEX to EX set of (48) cards minus the Corea and Roumania tough examples.
The backs break down in the following manner: curved title backs (19), flat title backs (23) and (3) of the tougher Right Bower backs. There is a single front "Virginia Brights" version for the Germany subject.
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