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Lot # 1708: 1933-1934 R136 National Chicle Sky Birds Near-Complete Set (88/108)

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Non-Sport collectors take flight, with this 1933-1934 R136 National Chicle Sky Birds near-complete set (88/108). This colorful series focuses mainly on early military aviators and planes, with vibrant art deco illustrations, and brief biographies. In addition to WWI aces, pioneers such as Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart also add collecting clout.

Keys are: #1 David Putnam (FR), #9 Roland Garros (PR), #20 Eddie Rickenbacker (GD), #23 Baron von Richthofen shows GD details, with deference to reverse writing, #23 Jimmie Doolittle (PR), #36 Charles Lindbergh shows GD details, with deference to a pinhole at top, #48 Amelia Earhart (GD), #62 Wiley Post (PR).

The balance of (80) cards range (75% GD to VG, 25% PR to FR).