1909 CABANAS HELIODORO HIDALGO SGC 40 VG 3 (RICHARD MERKIN COLLECTION).
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Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
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Item Description
In conjunction with a post-season visit by the AL Champion Detroit Tigers, Cabanas brand cigarettes issued this set. 35 cards are known in the set which featured three teams: Detroit Tigers, Almendares and Habana. Each team had its own specific border design/color around portrait photo image on the front with player name and position below. Text on back references both Cuban and American players and promotes Cabanas cigarettes. Cards measure 1.5x2.25". This card featuring Cuban HOF player Hidalgo is from the Almendares Scorpions subset. Two versions were produced and this is variety with expanded text on front bottom margin of "H. Hidalgo C.F. Jabuco." Designated by SGC as being from the "Richard Merkin Collection" and comes with Hake's COA.
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