Description: FOR SALE: 1926-27 W512 #44 GENE TUNNEY - SGC 3 This is the highest value, very low-population "Light Heavyweight Champ" variation. It is also rare for a W Strip Card to receive a grade other than Authentic (see below article "A Collector’s Guide to Pre-War Strip Cards" at the bottom of listing). The card displays very nice, with bold colors, smooth and clean surfaces, and an excellent cut. There is a light crease on the top left corner with no fraying, no missing paper, no chipping, etc... See scans and email me with any questions. I do combine shipping on all items; please visit my store A Collector’s Guide to Pre-War Strip Cards Within vintage collecting circles, “strip cards” (as they are known) have long been thought of as the forgotten step-child in the hobby. The cards were initially either sold or provided to customers in various retail stores in the 1920’s. The cards were issued in a long strip (hence the name) and either cut or distributed in partial uncut strips. The anonymity of the cards (most have no known issuer) and a lack of a printed back has led to strip cards to an underestimated level of popularity compared to some of the more well-known candy or tobacco issues. In addition, from a grading perspective, the cards remain a challenge since the cards were meant to be hand-cut. While some cards have surfaced in uncut sheets, those that have been cut get somewhat different treatment from the card graders. PSA, for example with label a strip card as only ‘Authentic’ with no numeric grade if the card has been cut within the pre-dotted line, despite the overall condition. Yet, despite the obvious flaws, these cards offer baseball card collectors a more reasonable way to collect some of the biggest names from yesteryear.
Price: 180 USD
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-07T20:32:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Card Size: Tobacco
Autographed: No
League: Boxing
Set: 1926 W512
Year Manufactured: 1926
Grade: 3
Player/Athlete: Gene Tunney
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Vintage: Yes
Graded: Yes
Sport: Boxing
Type: Sports Trading Card
Parallel/Variety: Light Heavyweight Champ
Card Name: 44
Manufacturer: Unbranded
Features: Parallel/Variety
Professional Grader: Sportscard Guaranty Corporation (SGC)
Season: 1926-27