Auction #9 - October 2021

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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.

Within the (50) subjects of the N9 Allen & Ginter there are a few variations known as "Fancy" variations that embellish the normal version with some additional graphics. In addition to the "Fancy" variations, the Papal Standard card has a "Pontifical States" variation. This lot is for a pair of varations to the normal cards to include the "Fancy" Austria version card in about VG condition with some light back smudging and the Pontifical States variation with back damage. Great filler cards for these variations from the N9 A&G set.