Lot # 517: 1914 T216 Kotton Tobacco Christy Mathewson PSA EX 5 - 1 of 1 - Highest Graded!

Graded EX 5 by PSA. This is the ONLY example graded at this level by PSA with none higher! Stunning example of Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson from the 1914 Kotton Tobacco set. Produced by the People's Tobacco Co. of New Orleans, the Kotton Tobacco series was regionally issued only in the Louisiana area. The Kotton Tobacco set shares designs with several other closely related caramel and bakery issues (E90-1 American Caramel Company, E92 Dockman & Sons, etc.) from the same era. All Kotton Tobacco cards are extremely rare, but Hall of Fame examples are especially desirable to many collectors. This well-centered example has brilliant colors, outstanding registration, and light corner wear. The Kotton Cigarettes advertising reverse is boldly printed and clean. A tremendous Hall of Fame sample from this rare set.