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Lot 557

Group of Four Rare or Uncommon Cards, including: “African” ...

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Group of Four Rare or Uncommon Cards, including: ?African? from World?s Smokers series. [Richmond: Allen & Ginter, ca. 1880s]. Color lithographed image of an African-American man smoking on front, advertising text on verso. Approximately 2 ? x 1 ??. Some wear, toning, verso soiled. Very good. -- ?The Umbrella Fiend? from Everyday Annoyances series. Lorillard?s Mechanics Delight, [ca. 1880s]. Black and white lithographed image of one man accidentally striking another with his umbrella, verso blank. Approximately 3 ? x 2 ??. Mild rubbing, soiling. Near fine. -- ?Thomas Reinforced by Granger at Chickamauga? from the Battle Scenes series. [Baltimore: G. W. Gail, ca. 1880s]. Color lithographed image on front of a Civil War scene, descriptive text on verso. Approximately 4 x 2 ??. Some soiling to verso. Near fine. -- ?Grace Kelly? from Cinema and Television Stars series. [Birmingham: Barbers Teas, ca. 1950s]. Color photographic portrait of Kelly on the front, descriptive text on verso. Approximately 2 ? x 1 ??. Mild rubbing, toning. Fine.