1911 S74 Tobacco Silks - Colored - Ty Cobb - Turkey Red Cigarettes Ad

Sold For:

$540

Year:

1911

Auction:

2017 Fall

Lot #:

529

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards

Extremely attractive 1910 S74 "Colored" Tobacco Silk of Hall of Famer Ty Cobb. S74 silks are related to the T205 Gold Border series, and share the same basic player designs. There are two very similar S74 sets, one ever so slightly larger than the other, and the centerpiece in each set is Ty Cobb. The offered example features a crisp image of Cobb set against the yellow-colored silk. The factory designation is printed at the top, with advertising for Turkey Red Cigarettes at the bottom. There is slight fraying to the edges (which is standard for this series). Presenting as Ex-Mt from the front, this example is encapsulated as "Authentic" by SGC due to an adhesive on the reverse that may be providing structural support to the top portion of the silk. S74s represent one of the very best values of all 1910-era baseball tobacco issues. This Ty Cobb silk is the key to the S74 "Colored" Silks set and would be a worthy addition to any S74, Ty Cobb or 1910-era card collection. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).