1922 W573 Uncut Strip-Card Panel Including Eddie Collins and Ray Schalk

Sold For:

$540

Year:

1922

Auction:

2023 May

Lot #:

1193

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards

Rarely offered an uncut panel of 10 cards from the 1922 W573 strip-card set, highlighted by Hall of Famers Eddie Collins and Ray Schalk. These "strip cards" were issued in vertical strips of 10 for a penny. The cards are blank-backed and are very similar in design to the popular E120 American Caramel set. This issue was originally intended to be cut apart by hand by youngsters. Surviving complete as-issued uncut strips are extremely rare! The strip has an overall Good display value, showing heavy creasing on multiple cards (Groh, Barnes, Meusel, Smith, Falk, and Schalk), top three cards centered all the way to the right (Groh, Barnes, and Meusel), and scattered creasing and wear throughout. It should be noted that the section between Bancroft and Mostil is slightly detached at the edge. Opening Bid $10.