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Posted By: Jon Canfield

Also, I should note, as for which pack is rarer - I don't think we could ever know. As I said above, I've seen four of them - all slightly different. I'm not sure of the date of Leon's or whether any cigarettes are included - maybe he can speak to that based on the tax stamp. The second one pictured above, I believe, is empty, but did come with a card (not baseball). The third one I saw sell (and was underbidder on) had 5 cigs or so, but no card and was in "rougher" condition. Mine is full and came with the card.

I believe mine to date to 1887-1888. The second one picture above I believe dates to 1887. The one I saw sell dated to 1888.