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Presented is a 23-card set (Missing 22nd and 24th presidents) of "Presidents of the U.S." non-sports cards issued by notable postcard giant Raphael Tuck and Sons in 1906. The year the set went into production is not known, but the facts that Teddy Roosevelt is depicted as the current president (he assumed office in 1901) and that Cleveland was still alive during the series' time of issue (he died in 1908) provide us with bookend dates for its time of issue. Like the previous Roosevelt postcard collection, this series was most probably released sometime late in Roosevelt's tenure. Each card front contains an illustration of the president signed L.P. Spinner, reproduction of his signature and brief bio with the dates of his term, and each card back has a brief biographical sketch. The Tuck printing company, founded by Raphael, began publishing postcards in 1899 under the direction of son Adolph, who sponsored a series of postcard collecting competitions in 1900 and 1902 that prompted a craze. Soon after he began issued "limited edition" proof sets for collectors. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

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May 22, 2023 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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