1924 Ogden's Ltd. "Leaders of Men" PSA-Graded Near-Complete Set (44/50)

Sold For:

$1,110

Year:

1924

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

3748

Category:

Non-Sports Cards/Sheets/Card Artwork

Exceptionally attractive near-complete set of "Leaders of Men" cards, entirely graded and encapsulated by PSA. Missing the following six cards for completion: #3, 23, 26, 47, 49, and 50. This British set, issued in 1924 by Ogden's Ltd., features crisp images of historical figures (such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Confucius, William Shakespeare, etc.), with biographical information and company advertising on the reverse. PSA Grading Composite: NM 7 (4 cards): #32, 33, 40, and 48. EX-MT+ 6.5 (3 cards): #13, 27, and 39. EX-MT 6 (15 cards): #2, 8, 9, 15, 17, 18, 19, 24, 28, 30, 35, 36, 41, 42, and 44. EX+ 5.5 (2 cards): #31 and 46. EX 5 (10 cards): #4, 6, 7, 14, 16, 20, 22, 34, 37, and 43. VG-EX 4 (9 cards): #1, 5, 10, 11, 12, 25, 29, 38, and 45. VG 3 (1 card): #21. This is an attractive and rarely offered near-complete set of this interesting non-sport issue. Total: 44 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot. Opening Bid $200.