VNA Sports Auction #2
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/11/2025
The 1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folders baseball card set stands out as one of the most innovative and visually striking issues of the pre-war era. Produced by the American Tobacco Company, each card features a triptych design: two full-color portraits of players on the end panels, flanking a black-and-white action photograph in the center. The end panels closely resemble those of the T205 set but are distinguished by white borders instead of gold. Measuring approximately 2¼" by 5¼" when unfolded, the cards were originally folded to fit into packs of Hassan Cork Tip Cigarettes. The set comprises 132 different cards, utilizing 76 unique center action scenes paired with various combinations of player portraits. Notable Hall of Famers featured include Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, and Tris Speaker, with some players appearing on multiple cards. The backs of the cards provide detailed player biographies and descriptions of the action scenes, along with advertising for Hassan Cigarettes. Due to their intricate design and the passage of time, high-grade examples are rare, making the T202 set a prized collection among vintage baseball card enthusiasts.
This pair of T202 Hassan Triple Folders cards are in Fair to VG condition.
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