O/T Horrors of War R69 cards- different backs

[Leon]

I posted this across the street on the Non-Sports side but figure I will post here to elicit some more feedback. I understand these backs are scarce and would appreciate any feedback on them. thanks in advance!!

[tschock]

I can tell you that the third cards is not Horrors of War but from the Uncle Sam set (card #4).

The HoW redemption cards are scarce/sought after but not sure just HOW (no pun) scarce or sought after.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tschock

I can tell you that the third cards is not Horrors of War but from the Uncle Sam set (card #4).

The HoW redemption cards are scarce/sought after but not sure just HOW (no pun) scarce or sought after.

Thanks for the info Taylor. I don't do a lot of non-sports so will get that blank back categorized correctly......much appreciated.

[MW1]

Horrors of War machine overprints, also known as R69-2 rather than the traditional R69 designation, are done on numbers 49 through 72, and 97-120. The first group of cards will sell for a minimum of $100 each in excellent condition and the second group brings a 50% premium.

Horrors of War stamp overprints, similarly classified as R69-2 rather than R69, are done on 49 through 216 and generally bring a minimum of $50 each in excellent condition. The most common color of the stamp is black.

Gum, Incorporated did stamping on other issues including World In Arms.

The blank-back Uncle Sam card should be considered quite rare and would easily bring $100 or more.

[buymycards]

These are very interesting. I am stealing this from the Benjamin and Eckes Non-Sports Price Guide:

"The machine printed backs with ads for the 240 Pictures were given away in other GUM Inc products to attract buyers to the HOW cards. They were also sent to schools for distribution to students and were the "cargo" in Bowman's famous "balloon barrage" of Philadelphia."

Pretty cool to come across these three backs.

Rick