1923-24 NACIONALES #42 EUFEMIO ABREU SGC A (AUTHENTIC) (RICHARD MERKIN COLLECTION).
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Winning Bid:
$90.86 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
13
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Merkin Baseball Auction #1
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Item Description
1-5/8x2.25" Cuban card tobacco issue. Numbered C21-60, the baseball cards are part of a much larger set that also features boxers, actors and actresses, nudes and more. The baseball subset pictures mostly players from the 1923-24 Cuban Professional League. Printed on glossy paper, the cards were meant to be glued into an album.

Abreu played Negro League Baseball from 1919-1925 with the Cuban Stars and Indianapolis ABC's. Card front features head shot with text "Base Ball Abreu C-42." Distinctive black border around the image which remains sharp, clear and bold. Card back has issuer/series information. Designated by SGC as being from the "Richard Merkin Collection" and comes with Hake's COA.
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