1924-1925 Aguilitas Cigars Second Series #853 Valentin Dreke SGC GOOD+ 2.5

Sold For:

$630

Year:

1924

Auction:

2023 Spring

Lot #:

666

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards

Graded GOOD+ 2.5 by SGC (submitted by REA). Rare 1924-1925 Aguilitas Segundas card of outfielder Valentin Drake. One of the rarest of all Cuban card issues is the Aguilitas Segundas tobacco set issued in 1924-1925. This set includes many Negro Leaguers who played in the Cuban Winter League, including several major Negro League stars who appear in very few sets. Aguilitas cards feature striking real-photo style images with advertising on the reverse. This rarity has a bold image (which can vary from card to card in this series), light corner wear (weaker bottom two), and excellent centering. Downgraded due to discoloration along the reverse. Opening Bid $100.