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Lot 135

[LITHOGRAPHY]. Group of Eight Unusual Trade Cards. [V.p., c...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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[LITHOGRAPHY]. Group of Eight Unusual Trade Cards. [V.p., ca. 19th century]. Colorful trade cards on unusual topics (magic, cattle brands, Uncle Sam and John Bull, and racecars). Sizes range from 9 x 4? to 2 ? x 4 ??. Some occasional minor wear, soiling. Excellent. Products include Pan-Dandy Bread (racecar), T. Connell (cattle brands), Libby, McNeill Cooked Corned Beef (Uncle Sam and John Bull), The Mail Publishing House in Toronto, Canada, Turner?s Scientific Wonders (magician in his court, filled with magical creatures), an elf (Santa Claus?) with a spool of thread, two cards of Zozo the Magic Queen. From the Mark Rucker Collection.