1934 Japanese cards

[Vintagecatcher]

If the backs are blank, they would be considered simply "autographed" promotional photos of the 1934 Tour of Japan.

If the items have post card backs then they would be considered "autographed" Real Picture Post Cards, and you might be able to determine who created them.

Patrick

[commishbob]

Look to be JBR 34 1934 All Maruzen US Baseball Team Bromides according to the Engel Guide. Let me try to pull the page and post it here

[commishbob]

Patched this together, the entry was on two pages. Looks possible anyway.


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[theshleps]

Thanks guys. Backs are blank. I wish I had also bought the Ruth instead of letting myself get outbid seeing these prices.

[seanofjapan]

The “R5” designation in Engel means there are less than 5 known copies of each card in existence.

In years of searching as a collector in Japan, I’ve never actually seen one of those cards come up for sale here. I am pretty sure the few out there are all in the hands of American collectors (including yours of course!)

Great cards.

[prestigecollectibles]

As noted in Gary Engel's guide, the set was issued in two different packs of eight cards. We had pack "A" before that included the Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, Gomez, Whitehill, Berry, Date and Kura. The Hall of Fame in Tokyo has the complete set.

[Leon]

Great looking set.

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

As noted in Gary Engel's guide, the set was issued in two different packs of eight cards. We had pack "A" before that included the Ruth, Gehrig, Mack, Gomez, Whitehill, Berry, Date and Kura. The Hall of Fame in Tokyo has the complete set.