1888 G & B Chewing Gum Baseball Card Set
- Category:
- Baseball
- ACC #:
- E223
- Set Name:
- G & B Chewing Gum
- Set Year:
- 1888
- Total Cards in Set:
- 87
- Card Size:
- 1-1/16 x 2-1/8
- Set Description:
- G & B Chewing Gum is the first candy card produced for baseball and only one that is from the 19th century. The players name and position appear below the photo. At the bottom is the manufacturer "G & B N.Y."; some of the cards include the words "Chewing Gum". This set is similar to the N403, which share many of the same images used on the cards. The backs are blank.
