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Frank WakefieldThe premiums were bought, separately. The magazines had ads that depicted a few of the premiums, and a list of names. The premiums were ordered by mail. I'll post a scan of an ad if you really want to see one.
If you look at the old Baseball Magazines you'll see these ads (except in the VERY early issues [I just love using that word issue in its old, 20th century sense]). It is my current understanding that not all of the names listed in the ads made it into production and distribution. Someone here may be able to refute that... or maybe agree with it, but I doubt it can be proven.
Frank.