Lot # 2792: 1933 R73 Goudey Indian Gum Collection (152) Including Seven "Series of 312 - White Background" Variations

Collection of 152 cards from the 1933 R73 Goudey Indian Gum series highlighted by seven "Series 312 - White Background" variations. Goudey's 1933 R73 Indian Gum series is one of the most popular nonsport sets ever issued. Its outstanding color, detailed artwork, and popular subject matter all contribute to making this set one of nonsport collecting's all-time classics. The "Series 312 - White Background" cards from the R73 set have always been challenging for collectors. Condition is 39% Gd to Vg (including a few Vg-Ex) and 61% Pr to Fr. This collection consists of the following: Series 24 (8 cards): #1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 14, 21, and 23. Series 48 (59 cards): #1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 12, 13, 15, two 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 Geronimo, two 26, three 27, two 28, 29, 30, two 31, 32, 33 Pocahontas, two 34, two 35, two 36, 37, two 38 Sitting Bull, two 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, three 45, 46, three 47, two 48, 124, 136, 160, 179, 196, 204, and 208. Series 96 (34 cards): #1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33 Pocahontas, 36, 37, 38 Sitting Bull, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 56, and 64. Series 192 (19 cards): #25 Geronimo, 28, 30, 32, 33 Pocahontas, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 90, 91, 96, 99, and 121. Series 216 (15 cards): #76, 77, two 79, two 81, 82, 83, 84, 145, 149, 151, 153, 157, and 163. Series 264 (1 card): #173. Series 288 (7 cards): #148, 154, 158, 168, 196, 202, and 209. Series 312 (2 cards): #184 and 211. Series 312 White Background (7 cards): #158 (Gd), 165 (Pr-Fr), 183 (Vg), 185 (partially erased pencil on reverse, otherwise Fr-Gd), 201 (Ex), 206 (Fr-Gd), and 208 (Pr, with missing corner). This is a presentable medium- to lower-grade collection of one of the most popular, substantial, and desirable of all 1930s gum-card sets. Total: 152 cards.