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Lot 1047
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Lot Number: 1047
Description: Scarce Home Run Cigarettes advertising poster c.1910. Remarkably clean example of this exceedingly rare and beautiful color lithographic poster depicting a batter and catcher in full baseball uniform. Sign advertises Home Run brand cigarettes at the top and pictures an unopened pack at the bottom. In addition to being one of only a handful of known examples the offered piece remains in spectacular original condition with vibrant color and registration having no mentionable defects. Recently discovered with another period print in front of this piece which preserved the original color since the era in which it was produced. Faintly visible impression where the old print used to be are evident upon close inspection. Remains in its orig. frame with green wash similar to another known example. One of the more desirable and attractive period baseball tobacco related displays in virtually uniproveable condition. Stunning: NM
Estimated Price: ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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