This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2015
The last of the four 1888 Allen & Ginter Proof cards in this auction, a very large example of Oarsman John Teemer. A pristine example, razor sharp and showing all of the "Proof" markings, on all sides and two corners. In fact this card appears to match up exactly above the Matsada Sorakichi card, the cut marks and both side edges aligning. Quite possible a one of one, as the other three offered. Anyone with a remote interest in the production of early tobacco cards or collecting the Allen & Ginter cards and associated items would truly have to have one of these four examples. An extensive internet search only reveals one other example with a photo, that of Theo Bauer, and it quite possibly came from this group originally. SGC Authentic.