Lot # 8: 1915 E106 American Caramel Ty Cobb with Bat, Facing to Side SGC VG 40

Graded VG 40 by SGC. Mid-grade E106 example of Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb (batting, facing side variation). The rare 1915 E106 American Caramel issue shares designs with several other closely related candy issues (Croft's Candy, Nadja Caramels, Dockman & Sons, etc.) from the era. These cards have glossy surfaces, which are very susceptible to cracking. The offered example has brilliant colors and outstanding registration. Mostly clean reverse with bold black text. We grade this card more conservatively than SGC due to moderate corner wear, multiple spots of chipping along the white borders, and a few light creases. 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, they also tend to survive in a much lower grade. In addition to being issued a few years later than most caramel cards, E106 American Caramel Company cards are considerably rarer than most traditional "E" cards. This is a very presentable example of the legendary Ty Cobb from this rare, early twentieth-century candy issue.