Non-sport aficionados engage in the bidding battle to capture this 1941 Gum Inc. R157 Uncle Sam complete set of (96). This classic military series was issued during the year leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and depicts the preparedness of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Whether this timely release was coincidental or intentional with the belief America would soon have to enter WWII, this late hour, pre-war set has earned a permanent place in the hearts of collectors, and is rich in historical tradition.

Assembled with an "old school" eye for consistent condition quality, this set is nicely matched in appearance, with just a small percentage of fillers in lesser state. With deference to nearly all cards having a small, unobtrusive blue mark on the reverse at the top right corner, this pleasing set presents in above average state, with an overall condition range of (85% VG to VG-EX, 15% lesser). 

Also present are (2) duplicate #80 cards.