Lot # 3212: 1944 R59 American Beauties PSA-Graded Complete Set (24)

Complete set of this beautiful full-color classic 1940s “girlie” issue, entirely graded and encapsulated by PSA. In 1944, Gum, Inc. issued cards featuring beautiful pinup artwork by the top illustrators of the day in the style of arcade cards of the era. 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 candy stores where kids frequently visited. This very attractive set is crisp and clean, with vibrant colors. PSA Grading Composite: MINT 9 (10 cards): A Good Hook-Up, A Peek-A'-Knees, Figures Don't Lie, Foil Proof, Forced Landing, Free Wheeling, Miss-Placed Confidence, On De-Fence, Sitting Pretty, and Sure Shot. NM-MT 8 (9 cards): A Live Wire, Ankle Aweigh, Just the Type, No Stares!, Peek A View, Playing Safe, Sport Model, Thar She Blows, and Weight Control. NM 7 (4 cards): A Perfect Pair, Caught in the Draft, French Dressing, and Out on a Limb. EX-MT 6 (1 card): Short on Sails. Total: 24 cards. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.