An SGC graded VG 3 - 1934-36 Batter-Up card of Jimmy Dykes of the Chicago White Sox.
The Batter-Up set was issued over a three-year span (1934-1936) by the National Chicle Gum Company. The low series cards (#1-80) can be found in a variety of colors, including blue, gray, green, purple, red and sepia. The high series cards (#81-192) are more difficult to find and are also slightly smaller in size. High series cards are typically found printed in black & white, although some cards can be found with a slight blue or sepia tint. The cards were intended to be displayed by "popping out" the player and folding the card along the factory fold line to make it "stand up". Because of this, many Batter-Up cards are found with creases along the factory fold line and are sometimes missing the top section of the card surrounding the player. This particular card has not been "popped-out" or folded and the top section of the card is completely intact.
This example features a "blue" tint and has no creasing, bold printing, nice focus and clean edges. The corners are consistent with those found on most NM+ examples, with the exception of just slightly more wear on the upper left corner. There is a tiny printing imperfection on the lower portion of the right border, but it does not detract too much from the overall eye appeal of the card. The back has some light toning (very common with this issue). The back also has two light diagonal "streaks" of toning near the left edge (approx. 2 1/2" long) and top edge (approx. 1 1/2" long). They are fairly light and the card still displays well. Otherwise, the back is clean. Without the light toning "streaks" on the back, this card would be a strong candidate for an SGC 7 holder.
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This card would be a great addition to any collection!