Take your non-sport collection soaring to new heights, with this 1933-1934 R136 National Chicle Sky Birds partial set of (57/108). This colorful and popular series focuses on the top aviators of the early 20th Century, and their aircraft. Issued over a two-year span, the Sky Birds series was stated to total 144 cards, however only 108 cards were issued. (41) of the offered cards are numbered between 1-48, and have "Series of 48" backs. The other (16) cards are numbered between 49-101, and have "Series of 144" backs.
Key cards are: #1 David Putnam (FR), #9 Roland Garros (FR), #20 Eddie Rickenbacker (PR), #32 Jimmy Doolittle (GD), #36 Charles Lindbergh (GD), #48 Amelia Earhart (GD), and #49 Orville Wright (GD).
The balance of (50) cards range (70% GD, 30% FR).
Opening Bid $150.