[Archive]

Posted By: Eric

I agree with Tim, I don't see any correlation between this '32 Cubs issue and the W574's. Although they're very similar in size & shape, and both are reported as being issued in 1932, the likenesses really stop there.
The premium-sized Cubs team issue made in 1932 was sold as a full team set, available only at Wrigley Field. Both they and the "mini" cards feature the same poses, signatures and brief artwork..but the background on the premiums is black, while the "mini's" are white. As I've seen roughly 10 of these cards to date (including my own), my guess is that the mini's were either advertising pieces for the premiums, or trial prints/proofs. Either way, I don't think a great deal of these cards exist.

E.