Auction #9 - October 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2021
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 of (4) N117 Industries of States cards are in lower Poor/Fair condition and all Gail & Ax Navy Tobacco variations.
N117 Gail & Ax Industries of States Lot of (4) Cards
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