Lot # 2800: 1909-1913 T81 Recruit Little Cigars "Military Series" Die-Cut Near-Complete and Partial Set Pair (2 Sets, 72 Cards) Plus 168 Duplicates

Presented is a near-complete and partial set pair of 1909-1913 T81 Recruit Little Cigars "Military Series" trading cards, plus 168 duplicates. Issued with Recruit Little Cigars tobacco brands between 1909 and 1913, each card features a beautifully rendered multi-color illustration of military men from around the world. The cards can be found with or without the images die-cut so that the backgrounds can be folded back to allow the military men to stand; this set consists mostly of the die-cut variety (except twelve cards). Overall condition ranges from Pr to Vg-Ex (averaging Gd). This collection consists of the following: 1) Near-Complete Set (49/50): Missing only Submarine U.S. Navy for completion. 2) Partial Set (23/50) Plus 168 Duplicates: Missing the following twenty-seven cards for completion: Admiral English Navy, Admiral France, Admiral Germany, Admiral Italy, Bugler U.S. Navy, Captain England, Captain France, Captain Germany, Captain Italy, Captain of Marine U.S. Navy, Chief Gunner U.S. Navy, Commander U.S. Navy, Field Artillery U.S. Army, Flag Lieutenant England, Man Behind the Guns U.S. Navy, Marine of Field U.S. Navy, Marine U.S. Navy, Midshipman U.S. Navy, Officers Life Guards England, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy, Sailor English Navy, Sailor France, Sailor Germany, Sailor Italy, Seaman U.S. Navy, Stoker U.S. Navy, and Submarine U.S. Navy. This is a popular 1910-era nonsport issue with strong colors and presentation throughout. Total: 240 cards.