1888 August Beck N403

The tobacco brand with the unusual name of Yum Yum was marketed by the August Beck Company of Chicago. The cards are blank-backed with sepia fronts and are not numbered. There are ballplayers known, and the series was released to the public in 1887 or 1888. We have sequenced this set in alphabetical order. There are new additions added to this checklist and more may be out there so any information would be greatly appreciated. The Cap Anson card actua… [Read More]

The tobacco brand with the unusual name of Yum Yum was marketed by the August Beck Company of Chicago. The cards are blank-backed with sepia fronts and are not numbered. There are ballplayers known, and the series was released to the public in 1887 or 1888. We have sequenced this set in alphabetical order. There are new additions added to this checklist and more may be out there so any information would be greatly appreciated. The Cap Anson card actually features a photo of Ned Wiliamson which depresses its value slightly. [Collapse]