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BASEBALL December 13, 2012
151. 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels
George Kell—High-Grade
Cooperstown “Type” collectors will enjoy the offered
1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels George Kell. Typically
found in deplorable condition, this class of 1983 Hall of
Fame inductee displays a clean back, crisp die-cut
edges and is mostly crease and wrinkle-free. Extremely
high-grade specimen of this uncommon regional food
issue.
Opening Bid $200.00
154. (2) 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels
of Washington Senators: Michaels &
Noren—High-Grade
Those loyal to the Washington Senators will cherish
this prime pairing of 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels.
Included are 1.) Michaels with clean reverse, razorsharp
corners and mostly crease-free surface with penetrating
reddish hues and 2.) Noren with only a hint of
paper residue on the reverse, a solid die-cut perimeter
and crease-free surface with a radiant yellow backdrop.
Do not settle for second best when you can have the
“pick of the litter” with this tandem.
Opening Bid $200.00
152. 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels
Johnny Mize—High-Grade
Allow the “Big Cat” to pounce on this exceedingly
tough 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels Johnny Mize specimen.
The decades old relic was printed on a wafer-thin
paper stock and is entirely absent of back damage. The
delicate die-cut bordering is crisp while the colorful
obverse is absent of any significant creasing or wear.
Possibly the highest grade Johnny Mize bread label in
circulation.
Opening Bid $200.00
155. (2) 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels
Boston Braves: Bickford & Sain
Elusive pair of 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels featuring
former Boston Braves stars. Included are 1.) Bickford
with clean reverse, well defined corners and edges
along with limited obverse wrinkling and 2.) Sain with
clean reverse, crisp borders and a radiant obverse with
little discernable wrinkling. Nearly impossible to find
in a better state of preservation.
Opening Bid $200.00
153. Sharp 1951 Fischer’s Bread
Labels Red Schoendienst
This vibrant 1951 Fischer’s Bread Labels Al (Red)
Schoendienst is an essential acquisition for the serious
regional specialist. The Hall of Famer exhibits blistering
surface hues, a crisp perimeter and remarkably
clean reverse. The obverse displays only superficial
wrinkling. Experienced hobbyists familiar with this
bread issue are well aware of how nearly impossible it
is to locate such a specimen in this elevated condition.
Opening Bid $200.00
156. (3)
1951
Fischer’s
Bread
Labels:
Mize,
Kellner &
Sievers—
High-
Grade
Outstanding trio of higher grade 1951 Fischer’s Bread
Labels featuring a Hall of Famer and two stars.
Included among these regional relics are 1.) Mize with
only a hint of reverse paper residue, limited peripheral
wear and crease-free front; 2.) Kellner in remarkable
condition with clean reverse, razor-sharp edges, creasefree
surface and 3.) Sievers with clean reverse along
with limited edge and surface wrinkling. Compare the
conditions of these labels with other known specimens
and the overall value of this threesome will become
quite evident!
Opening Bid $250.00
157. (6)
1952
Coca-Cola
Yankees/
Dodgers
Tips with
(2) Reese
& (2) Kit
Carson
Coke is a
Natural!
Exceedingly difficult
sextet of
early 1950s
Coke tabs featuring
four baseball players and a pair of non-sport
pieces. Included are 1952 Coke Tips
Yankees/Dodgers: (4 cards) with Furillo (PR, spot of
paper loss), Lopat (FR, paper loss), (2) Reese (one VG,
one FR, paper loss); 1950s Kit Carson: (2 cards) with
(1) Brands (FR, pencil writing) and (1) Spur (EX-MT).
These die-cut beauties exhibit intense action sequences
and lush color schemes.
Opening Bid $250.00
158. 1954 Esskay Meats
Dave Koslo with 1953-54
Briggs Meat Gil Hodges
Back
Possibly unique 1954 Esskay Meats
Dave Koslo with a clear 1953-54
Briggs Gil Hodges image on the
reverse! Although George Bernhard
Koslowski’s Oriole career lasted less
than two months, that was still plenty
of time for him to appear on this hot
dog card. Featuring an early Memorial
Stadium background, this portrait
already hails from among the most
desirable regional issues in the hobby.
Additionally, the relic is improbably
adorned by a portion of a 1953-54
Briggs complete box on the reverse.
Being that the printing vendor distributed boxes for the Esskay, Briggs and Hunter’s Wieners trading card promotions,
a loading error is the probable cause for this interesting mishap. A portion of the Briggs trademark and the
Brooklyn Dodgers team identification is immediately visible. On the bottom edge of the reverse, a cloudy backdrop
and a Dodgers cap is recognizable. Upon matching photographs from the series, conclusive identification of Gil
Hodges as the subject is confirmed! The card displays only mild obverse wrinkling and exhibits traces of the original
orange bordering along the right edge.
Opening Bid $250.00
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