Auction #7 - February 2021
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2021
The N76 Duke Tobacco Great Americans set is arguably the best looking Duke set from the dozens they offered during the 1880's. The artwork and lithography of the set is second to none really. Duke selected generals, presidents, poets, inventors and other famous Americans to include in their set. Inexplicably, they made two versions of the Henry Ward Beecher card. Beecher was an clergyman and abolitionist who passed away in 1887. It is generally believed to be an 1888 issued set but there is no known reasons for the second Beecher card.
The condition breakdown on this lot of (22) cards is generally VG to EX condition with most around VG to weak VGEX. One card has clipped corners and another has some back issues but overall the rest of the lot (20) cards shows just honest, even wear. Great lot that represents nearly 1/2 of a complete set. This set has been gaining in popularity lately and displays arguably some of the nicest color chromolithography employed in the late 19th century.
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