Description: This fantastic card was issued by the W. Duke and Son’s Co. Tobacco Company as an insert premium in their Honest Long Cut brand of Tobacco and Cigarettes during 1888. It is one from a fairly rare series of cards entitled , “STATE GOVERNORS & COATS OF ARMS”. Designated as N133B in Burdick’s American Card Catalogue. The card is actually set up like a three panel folder, as it was folded when inserted into the Cigarette Packs at the Factory. The front of each card features a portrait of the Governor, The Coat of Arms, and a scene that represents that particular State or Territory. This lithography is stunning! The back of the card is a fantastic historical document from the time. It gives a history up till 1888, a population breakdown based on the 1880 census (Including Native, White, Colored and Foreign). It also gives a map of each State or territory at the time of 1888. With regards to 19th Century American History no other card series packs this much State information on to each card. It really give a snapshot of what life was like during these times. How much would you have to pay to find items that contained all of that information separately. Here it is all included on one card. This card features Kansas , with a portrait of Governor John A Martin The folder measures 2 3/4 inches by 4 3/8 inches approximately. It does have some creases and wear as well as bit of tape on the back and some pencil writing I think it still displays well. I have scanned the card fairly large for you to be able to judge condition for yourself. This card would make an excellent gift for anyone interested in Early AMERICAN HISTORY, and AMERICANA Memorabilia or early AMERICAN MAPS. Don't miss out on this over 130 YEAR old American Antique I will be trying to list several EARLY TRADE & TYPE CARDS over the next few days (spread across different categories), including one or two that are unrecorded in any guide, that were put given away with Tobacco, Cigarettes , Caramel, Candy, Gum, Chocolate, Bread Coffee Tea Cereal and other products, covering such diverse subjects as Native American Indians , Baseball , Football, Boy Scouts, Ice Hockey, Golf, Presidents of the United States, NCAA and IVY League Colleges and Universities, Dog Breeds, Circus themes and many more. To view the other cards I have up on ebay please click on the “View Sellers other Items” Icon located on this page. It will take you directly to them.Due to my work schedule and distance to the post office I am only able to ship Monday Mornings. If I haven’t received payment for an item by Sunday evening, the item will have to wait until the next Monday to go out. Its unfortunate but unavoidable. If this doesn’t work for you I respectfully ask that you do not bid or buy. Thanks again. This will be mailed from the USA. For USA purchases I Can combine shipping. Please message me for details.Unfortunately Ebay’s Global Seller Program does not allow for combined shipments on international order
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Niagara Falls, New York
End Time: 2024-11-23T12:23:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.75 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Tobacco Cards: Caramel Cards
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
