Auction #16 - February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2024
Established by Enos Gordon Goudey in 1919, the Goudey Gum Company initially gained recognition as a chewing gum manufacturer based in Boston, Massachusetts. However, it carved a lasting niche in the trading card industry during the early to mid-20th century. While the company is renowned for its groundbreaking contributions to sports trading cards, such as the iconic 1933 "Big League Chewing Gum" series, it also diversified its offerings with non-sports card sets like Indian Gum and Some Boy Gum.
The 1933 Goudey baseball card set is celebrated for its vibrant design, featuring captivating illustrations of baseball legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Goudey's commitment to quality and innovation during the 1930s solidified its position as a leader in the trading card market. Beyond sports, the company expanded its repertoire with sets like Indian Gum and Some Boy Gum, showcasing its versatility and creativity in producing collectibles that captured the imagination of enthusiasts across various interests.
Despite financial challenges and changes in ownership, Goudey Gum Company's impact on the trading card landscape remains significant. The 1933 Goudey set remains a collector's treasure, while the inclusion of diverse themes like Indian Gum and Some Boy Gum underscores the company's influential role in shaping the visual and thematic aspects of trading cards across different genres.
This lot includes the actual original 1933 Goudey Sea Raiders Original U.S. Patent and associated paperwork for the approval for issuing this extremely popular set in 1933.
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