Auction #9 - October 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2021
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.
The Belgium Fancy variation card is arguably the toughest Fancy variation in the N9 Allen & Ginter Flags of All Nations set. The always popular card is the only mainstream tobacco card from the 19th century that actually pictures a pack of tobacco with the Allen & Ginter advertising on the card.
This is without question the nicest Belgium Fancy we have handled and is the best condition one we have seen. The card is a solid EX, possible EXMT candidate for grading and would fit in the best collection of N9's.
N9 Allen & Ginter Flags of All Nations TOUGH Belgium Fancy Variation
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