1915 Taddy & Co. Cigarettes "Clowns and Circus Artistes" PSA-Graded Complete Set (20)

Sold For:

Unsold

Year:

1915

Auction:

2025 Spring

Lot #:

3397

Category:

Non-Sports Cards/Sheets/Card Artwork

Presented is an extremely rare complete set of "Clowns and Circus Artistes" cards, entirely graded and encapsulated by PSA. Produced by Taddy & Company of England in 1915, this twenty card set features colorful illustrations of popular circus attractions on the card front with a blank-back on the reverse. This is the first complete set of this rare nonsport series that we have ever offered! PSA Grading Composite: EX-MT 6 (2 cards): Clown Addressing Dog (MK) and Donkey at Music Stand. EX 5 (8 cards): Elephants/Clown Band, Equestrian Jumping & Clown, Equestrian/Ring Master/Clown, Female Acrobat Balancing, Goat/Ball on Table, Juggler, Monkey/Dog/Clown, and Tight Rope Walker & Clown. VG-EX 4 (6 cards): Acrobat Balance & Clown, Clown in Paper Hoop, Clown with Whip & Horse, Female Acrobat & Man, Horse Jumping & Clown, and Man & Woman on Unicycle. VG 3 (3 cards): Clown with ball on nose, Female Equestrian, and Three Dogs & Trainer. GOOD 2 (1 card): Elephant Smoking & Clown. This is a very rarely offered complete set of this scarce 1910s nonsport issue and one that would be a welcome addition to even the most advanced collection. Total: 20 cards.