Lot # 2849: Circa 1910 S67 "Indian Chiefs" Silks Near-Complete Set (48/50)

Presented is a near-complete set of S67 Indian Chiefs silks, circa 1910, consisting of forty-eight different silks (out of fifty in the set). Missing two silks for completion (#17 Black Eye and 37 Striker). Issued by the American Tobacco Company, one silk was included in each package of Tokio Cigarettes. This colorful issue uses the same artwork as the N2 Allen & Ginter American Indian Chiefs series issued in 1888 and features many legendary American Indian Chiefs. Included are Geronimo, Red Cloud, Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph, and many more. Each silk measures approximately 2 x 3.25 inches. We have found this issue to be particularly challenging to find as a complete or near-complete set compared to other Indian silks. This is a very attractive near-complete set, bright and clean with outstanding color, ranging from Vg to Ex-Mt condition (averaging Vg-Ex), with a couple lesser and one trimmed. Total: 48 silks.