Auction #13 - February 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2023
The Duke N117 Industries of States series pictures women dressed in what appears to be Greek or Roman garb next to a shield for the respective state represented. Since the cards were likely issued in the late 1880's to early 1890's the scantily clad women likely caused a stir. Many of the women sport a bare breast and little is done to cover them. The backs of the cards advertise Dukes Brands of Gail & Ax or Honest Long cut and, other than the Illinois card, this lot is nearly a pure Gail & Ax lot. This is a fantastic start towards a complete set of these popular 19th century cards.
This lot is for a single N117A Duke Honest Long Cut Industries of States of the subject "New York" that is in about VGEX condition and clean--front and back.
N117A Duke Honest Long Cut Industries of States "New York"
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