Lot # 2767: 1948 Leaf Boxing Complete Set (49)

The 1948 Leaf series is one of the most popular boxing sets ever issued. This set includes all the major boxing greats up to that time, and has always been a favorite with collectors. Offered is an extremely attractive complete 49-card set of Leaf Boxing. Includes two duplicates (#57 and 67). Condition is 31% Ex to Ex-Mt (including a couple Nr/Mt) and 69% Vg to Vg-Ex (including a couple lesser, one trimmed, and one that measures a bit small). Keys: #1 Dempsey (Vg-Ex+), 9 Jeffries (Vg), 17 Johnson (Vg-Ex), 25 Attell (Vg), 32 Schmeling (Vg), 38 Sharkey (Ex), 48 Louis (slight trim to right edge, otherwise Vg+), 55 Corbett (Vg), 63 Fitzsimmons (Vg-Ex), 64 Robinson (Vg-Ex), 73 Tunney (Vg+), 93 Baer (Ex), 101 Sullivan (Vg-Ex), and 102 LaMotta (Pr-Fr due mostly to tape residue on reverse). This is a very attractive mid-grade complete set of this very popular boxing-card series. Total: 51 cards (set of 49 plus two duplicates).