Auction #15 - October 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2023
With a hearty "Hi-Yo Silver" the Lone Ranger ran right into the hearts of Americas youngsters. The character first appeared in a Radio Show in 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. The show quickly proved a hit and spawned all manner of collectibles and ultimately a television show 1949 to 1957 featuring Clayton Moore as the Lone Ranger. With his trusty horse Silver and his Indian sidekick Tonto, the Lone Ranger rode the trails of the west, righting wrongs and fighting injustice. The R83 Lone Ranger set was issued in 1940 at the height of the Lone Ranger craze by Gum, Inc of Philadelphia. The set was issued in two 24 card series. As with many of the pre-war gum cards issued in series, the first series is easier to find than the second.
This near complete set of R83 Gum Inc Lone Ranger cards is missing only #4 and #45 to be complete. Most cards in the lot fall into the VG to EX range with most around VGEX. There are some lesser cards as well. All card fronts and backs have been scanned for high resolution viewing.
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