Lot # 173: 1909 E92 Dockman & Sons Honus Wagner Throwing PSA VG 3

Graded VG 3 by PSA. The rare Dockman & Sons caramel issue from 1909 shares designs with several other closely related candy issues (Croft's Candy, Nadja Caramels, etc.) from the same era. The offered card of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Honus Wagner (throwing pose) is an attractive example. The card has vibrant colors, outstanding registration, even corner wear and a light stain along the bottom edge. The reverse is boldly printed. Caramel cards in general are much rarer than tobacco cards of the era. Because they were issued with caramels, one card per package and sold to children (as opposed to being sold to adults with tobacco), they tend to survive in a much lower grade. This is a strong mid-grade example of the legendary Honus Wagner from this rare, early 20th-century candy issue.