Lot # 475: 1911 Stevens Firearms Ira Thomas SGC VG/EX 50 - The ONLY Graded Example!

Graded VG/EX 50 by SGC. This is the ONLY example graded at any level by either SGC or PSA! Extremely rare sample card of Ira Thomas from the 1911 Stevens Firearms issue. Capitalizing on the Philadelphia Athletics' American League Pennant in 1911 (and their eventual defeat of the New York Giants in the World Series), Stevens Firearms issued a series of ink blotters featuring members of the team promoting Stevens' product line of rifles and shotguns. Measuring 6-3/16 by 3-7/16 inches, this card features a black-and-white image of Oldring in a swing-thru pose, alongside the "Pennant Winners" headline and company advertising, as well as a box where retailers could stamp their specific address and information, underneath. Samples from this series are extremely rare. The offered example is crisp and clean with bold black printing on the front and light, even wear to the corners. There is a small bend on three of the corners. The blank reverse is mainly clean. This is an exceptional sample card that would be a worthy addition to any advanced Philadelphia Athletics or type-card collection.