Dating of The Reccius Cigar Card of Honus Wagner

[Baseball Rarities]

Thanks to John for the work and to Rob for passing it along.

I wonder if those addresses are for his residential home or his commercial business.

Also, the 1891 address listed in the directory (Elliott Avenue near intersection with 27th Street) seems to be the same address as the 2606 Elliott Ave that is printed on the card and is listed from 1904 on.

[drcy]

People shouldn't smoke anyways.

I told my dad that when he reached 80 he could start smoking cigars, under the philosophy of 'Hey, when you hit 80 you can do whatever you want and, besides, what's the health concern at that point?' He said "Not if your mom is still around."

[bcbgcbrcb]

I am also under the belief that it was issued much later than 1897-99, late teens - early twenties.....

[Peter_Spaeth]

Years ago Hal Lewis posted the results of his extensive research into the dating of the Reccius Wagner, I believe he also concluded it was 20th century but I can't find it on a quick search as too many threads show up.

[Bicem]

Thanks for sharing the info Rob (and John)!

[swarmee]

Hans Wagner Cigar Box

Here's an auction I noticed last week that ended with no bids and got re-listed. Might be interesting to those reading this thread.

[Michael Peich]

Great job of sharing valuable information, Rob. Many thanks to you and John Thorn.

Cheers,
Mike

[h2oya311]

Excellent info! Thanks for sharing!

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Hans Wagner Cigar Box

Here's an auction I noticed last week that ended with no bids and got re-listed. Might be interesting to those reading this thread.

This has been on eBay for 2 years, it has been deemed a fantasy piece, and not vintage. Here is a real Wagner label looks like that I have in my collection:

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

This has been on eBay for 2 years, it has been deemed a fantasy piece, and not vintage.

Appreciate it. Maybe it should be turned in as fake.