Lot # 263: (2) 1887 Baseball Currency Vouchers - Wolverines and White Stockings

Starting Bid: $400.00

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Item was in Auction "November 2012 Auction",
which ran from 12/3/2012 12:00 PM to
12/13/2012 11:30 PM



During the most archaic stages of both baseball and retail advertising, these (2) 1887 coupon vouchers simultaneously promoted a Michigan store and National League franchises. Printed like paper currency, each is redeemable for 25 cents off a purchase of $5.00 at “Three C’s” (Central City Clothiers). Both have woodcut composites of the team owner or manager on the front, with (12) player likenesses on the reverse. Includes Detroit Wolverines (torn in two, middle portion missing) and Chicago White Stockings with Spalding and Anson.

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