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Early 1900s Baseball Postcards – Comic, Stadium, Team Issues, Locals, Etc.

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Lot 317.  Scarce 1916 Lemp Brewing Co. Comic Series Baseball Player Print by M. H. Herget AApproximately 8.5” x 12.5,” the print is matted and framed to 14.25” x 18.5.” It is part of series of comic sports figures Herget created to promote the brewery. Herget was an archeological painter for “National Geographic.” He is widely recognized for his paintings of Native Americans. Established in 1840 in St. Louis, the Wm J. Lemp Brewing Co. was acquired in 1920 by the Griesedieck Beverage Company, which later became the Falstaff Brewing Corp. The print, which is under glass, has an ex to ex-m appearance with a narrow 1.25” edge streak that appears to be soiling and a couple of tiny background spots. Seldom seen! Minimum Bid $75

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