T200 Premiums

[puckpaul]

Hi all,

As the regular T200 set is gaining in popularity with some stronger auction prices lately, I have always been drawn to this issue. Just have found them to be really cool to look at with the names all listed and a great overall collection of the whole league at the time.

The T200 premiums that were issued in return for the submission of 40 coupons from Fatima cigarettes, were large sized at 11”x 18.75”. Reportedly and obviously much rarer than the regular issue, these seem to have completely dried up. I haven’t seen one at auction for many years now, after a large grouping that I recall were sold over 10-15 years ago (can’t remember what auction house).

I have one that i acquired, in the Halper Sothebys auction, of Washington with Wajo. Came framed (with a crack i don’t mind much). Curious what collectors have that they can share and if anyone has any ideas about population sizes? I guess they can’t be graded so not as popular at the moment! :-)

Paul