Auction #13 - February 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2023
The 1951 Bowman Red Menace set was issued during the height of the Communist scare and pictured images that were supposed to ensure that Communism was demonized. The backs have the phrase "Children's Crusaide Against Communism". This is the most iconic card from the set #23 and pictures a scene of New York City after an atom bomb had gone off. The card advocates working for peace through the United Nations.
This single 1951 Bowman Red Menace is for subject #13 Putting Out Atomic Fire that is in EXMT condition. The card is a gray back version.
1951 Bowman “Red Menace” #13 Putting Out Atomic Fire
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