Unidentified Lou Gehrig Strip Card

[Jobu]

This is a new one to me, has anyone here ever seen something like this one?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156387064729

I am including the description and photos for posterity as that link will eventually die.

Circa 1931-33 Uncataloged (W-Unc) Strip Card of Lou Gehrig (New York Yankees, fielding). Measures 3 3/8 inches by 4 5/8 inches. One of a kind card that utilizes a rare photograph of Gehrig. Previously unknown. Monochromatic coloring with cut lines along the bottom and left edges, somewhat similar to the 1931 W517s or 1928-29 R315s. Believed to be a regionally distributed card associated with a New Jersey-based product or business.

[brianp-beme]

First time seeing this Gehrig "issue". It appears to measure a little bit larger than the 3" x 4" W517 cards, so it is of substantial size.

With a price tag of $150,000, my guess is this listing of a card from a previously unknown set (and total lack of documentation) will be with us for quite some time.


Brian

[Lobo Aullando]

It really reminds me of the style of the Exhibit Supply Co. The lettering is pretty similar to some of those cards, too, although there were several letterings over the years.

[Lucas00]

Its actually a believable card unlike most fantasy pieces we see here on n54. Cut is far from perfect, has a few creases running through Lou's face. Color and image look good as well as the name font. Just all seems too good for a fantasy piece. What's up with the black lines on the back though? Some sort of bleed maybe? Really hard to say If this is a real piece IMO. I am leaning to liking it though.

[aelefson]

It looks like a notebook cover to me although I do not recall seeing that particular one before.

Alan

[Snapolit1]

Closest font I could find was something called Laurino developed in 2018. Some clear similarities but by no means a clear hit.

https://fontmeme.com/fonts/lourino-font/

[Leon]

That is a 150k gamble, if you ask me.
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[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Leon

That is a 150k gamble, if you ask me.
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I might take a flyer on it for say $1,500 . . . .but clearly playing with fire.