Auction #11 - June 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2022
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.
This group of (45) cards from the basic N9 Allen & Ginter Set is in VG to EX condition with a few lesser and a few better.
Three of the cards have back damage and a few of the cards have a small stain here or there on the backs. The cards fall into about half from the curved back title and about half from the straight back title. The lot includes a very tough "No S" variation for the Sweden subject. There are also a number of the tougher "Virginia Brights" front title cards including subjects for China, Cuba, Germany, Hawaiian Islands, New Zealand, Norway and English Pennant and Union Jack. Great lot for the set builder and variation collector.
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