Lot # 197: 1910 E103 Williams Caramel Honus Wagner PSA POOR 1

E103 Williams Caramel of Honus Wagner, one of the key cards of this very rare and classic 1910-era candy set. This is one of Wagner's most striking cards, featuring a portrait image reminiscent of the pose that appears on his famous T206 card. The E103 set is easily distinguished from other caramel sets of the era by the deep red background highlighting each player's portrait. As noted on each card along the lower margin, the Williams Candy Company was in Oxford, Pennsylvania. This candy was very likely issued on a somewhat regional basis, which would account for the cards' great rarity. When they are found, they usually have serious condition problems, which is not surprising considering that these cards were issued to children, one card per package of candy. This well-centered card has vibrant colors, outstanding registration, and honest corner wear. Graded POOR 1 by PSA due to scattered surface wear on the front and evidence of erased writing on the blank reverse.