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1884 Lawson Base Ball Card Game

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BACK Year(s) Published: 1884
Hobby Designation: --
Set Name: Lawson Game Cards
Card Size (inches): 2-1/2 x 3-1/2
Number of Cards in Set: 36
Est. Value (common; VG): $90

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Set Summary

Designed by Thomas W. Lawson and patented in 1884
First card game to mimic the real baseball game
Consists of 36 cards divided into three main groups
Multiple editions w/varied back colors, packaging, etc.
Basic decks sold for 50 cents with quantity discounts
Cards used in 1885 tournament with multiple MLB players
Lawson later became incredibly wealthy (top 10 in US)

Reference:
"The Intrigue of Lawson's Patent Card Game," Old Cardboard eMagazine, Issue #184 (2025 Annual Update), Item #3

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FRONT	BACK	Year(s) Published: 1884 Hobby Designation: -- Set Name: Lawson Game Cards Card Size (inches): 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 Number of Cards in Set: 36 Est. Value (common; VG): $90 Lawson on eBay Google Search
(shown at approximate actual size)
Set Summary Designed by Thomas W. Lawson and patented in 1884 First card game to mimic the real baseball game Consists of 36 cards divided into three main groups Multiple editions w/varied back colors, packaging, etc. Basic decks sold for 50 cents with quantity discounts Cards used in 1885 tournament with multiple MLB players Lawson later became incredibly wealthy (top 10 in US) Reference: "The Intrigue of Lawson's Patent Card Game," Old Cardboard eMagazine, Issue #184 (2025 Annual Update), Item #3


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