Lot # 34: 1909-1913 M101-2 Sporting News Supplements Honus Wagner BGS FAIR 1.5

Graded FAIR 1.5 by BGS. Rarely offered example of an M101-2 Sporting News supplement featuring legendary Hall of Famer Honus Wagner. This sepia-tone premium set was issued with the Sporting News between the years 1909 and 1913. Each premium was issued on only a single day (September 23, 1909, in this case) and is dated in the upper right or left. Their method of issue and the thin paper stock on which they are printed make these unusual and striking premiums particularly susceptible to damage. The offered card has a crisp image of Wagner. Downgraded due to multiple tiny holes and pieces missing along the perimeter. Additionally, there are clear tape repairs and a pair of collector's stamps along the reverse. This is a presentable example that represents a relatively affordable opportunity to acquire a card-related Wagner supplement dating from his playing days. Dimensions: approximately 7-1/4 x 9-7/8 inches.