Lot # 639: 1923-1924 Nacionales Cigarros SGC-Graded Complete Set (40)

One of the rarest of all Cuban card issues is the Nacionales Cigarros tobacco set, issued in 1923-1924. This set includes many Negro Leaguers who played in the Cuban Winter League, including several major Negro League stars who appear in very few sets. Highlighted by Hall of Famers Andy Cooper (rookie card), Jose Mendez (rookie card) and Cristobal Torriente (rookie card), and many other stars, including Adolfo Luque and Armando Marsans. Offered is a complete set of this rare issue consisting of 40 different cards (#20-60) plus two additional cards not from this subset (#11 Dres Jorge and 15 Forinozo). These cards have striking, real-photo style portrait images with advertising on the reverse. All 42 cards have been professionally graded and encapsulated by SGC. SGC Grading Composite: EX/NM 80 (5 cards): #11, 44, 53, 54, and 55. EX+ 70 (10 cards): #22, 25, 28, 29, 34, 35, 39, 40, 56, and 57. EX 60 (16 cards): #21 Almeida, 23, 24, 26, 31, 32, 33, 37 Cooper RC, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 49, 58, and 59. VG/EX 50 (4 cards): #15, 30, 46, and 52. VG 40 (2 cards): #36 Marsans and 60. GOOD 30 (3 cards): #27, 43 Torriente RC, and 50 Mendez RC. Authentic (2 cards): #38 Luque and 51 Oms. This is an extremely rare complete set of this important and popular 1920s Cuban issue, the first we have ever offered. Total: 42 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.