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1912 L1 "Leathers"

FRONT (back is blank) Year(s) Published: 1912
Hobby Designation: L1
Set Name: L1 Leathers
Card Size (inches): 10 x 12
Number of Cards in Set: 25
Est. Value (common; VG): $2100

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Set Summary

Issued as premiums under Helmar cigarette brand
Player image printed on real leather cowhide
Checklist same as S81 "Silks" but different numbering
Most images use same pose as T3 Turkey Reds
"Leathers" are numbered and have blank backs
References:
1) Lyman Hardeman, "Ramleh vs Ramly: A 1908 Feud that Benefits Today's Collectors," Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #4 (Summer 2005, p. 39-41)

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FRONT (back is blank)	Year(s) Published: 1912 Hobby Designation: L1 Set Name: L1 Leathers Card Size (inches): 10 x 12 Number of Cards in Set: 25 Est. Value (common; VG): $2100 L1 Leathers on eBay Google Search (shown at approximately 1/2 actual size)
Set Summary Issued as premiums under Helmar cigarette brand Player image printed on real leather cowhide Checklist same as S81 "Silks" but different numbering Most images use same pose as T3 Turkey Reds "Leathers" are numbered and have blank backs References: 1) Lyman Hardeman, "Ramleh vs Ramly: A 1908 Feud that Benefits Today's Collectors," Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #4 (Summer 2005, p. 39-41)


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