Lot # 1615: 1933 R172 Gum Inc. Wild West Series Complete Set (48) Plus (1) Extra Card

Round up a classic non-sport issue, with the capture of this 1933 R172 Gum Inc. Wild West Series complete set (48). This thrilling series takes you through the perils of the "Old West", with colorful illustrations, and compelling narratives. Focusing on events such as Davy Crockett defending of the Alamo, Custer's last stand, and a Native American Medicine Man stirring up the spirit of his fellow Braves to defend their territory, this fascinating series is riveting.

Card number 25 is a rare premium offer for a cowboy outfit, and is not considered part of the set, so this offering is complete with a total of (48) cards. Series A is comprised with card numbers 1-24, which have a red stripe on the bottom border of the obverse, and puzzle backs. Series B is comprised of card numbers 26-49, which were issued with either a blue stripe on the obverse, and puzzle backs, or plain obverse bottom borders, without puzzle lines on the back.

The offered set includes: Series A (24) cards with red stripes and puzzle backs, with numbers 1 to 24; Series B (17) cards with blue stripes and puzzle backs, with numbers 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49; and Series B (7) cards without stripe or puzzle lines, with numbers 27, 28, 29, 32, 39, 42, 45.

Keys are: #1 Davy Crockett Defending the Alamo with red stripe (PR), #14 Custer’s Last Stand with red stripe (FR) and #49 Fighting off Indians with blue stripe (PR). The balance of (45) cards range 49% GD to GD+, 31% FR, 20% PR.

Also present is (1) extra card #37 GD, without stripe or puzzle lines.