Lot # 2915: 1944 R59 American Beauties Complete Set (24): #11 PSA Set Registry (7.71 GPA)

Complete 24-card set of this beautiful full-color classic 1940s “girlie” issue. In the style of arcade cards of the era, in 1944 Gum, Inc., issued cards featuring beautiful pinup artwork by the top illustrators of the day. The public’s appetite for pinup art exploded during this era, with images by artists such as Gil Elvgren, Zoe Mozert, and Earl Moran appearing on everything from matchbook covers to ink blotters to calendars. To avoid potential criticism from the general public, Gum, Inc., sold these very risqué cards in tobacco stores, rather than in the candy stores where the kids frequently visited. Each card has been professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA as this set ranks 11th on their set registry with a 7.71 GPA. PSA Grading Composite: NM-MT 8 (17 cards): #1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 24. NM 7 (7 cards): #3, 6, 7, 10, 18, 22, and 23. This very attractive set is crisp and clean, with vibrant colors. Total: 24 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.