Description:Rare 1909 T212 Obak near complete set (75 of 76 cards). Seldom offered near complete set (missing only Chic Gandil) of one of the more elusive and popular early tobacco card issues. Comprised of players from the Pacific Coast League this set was the first of (3) produced annually by Obak Cigarettes which fall under the "T212" designation. The set is split condition wise with around half in average VG condition showing only some light general wear. The balance grade lesser due to either more advanced wear, marks (stamps, ink, or pencil), and a portion appear to have been hand cut. Backs all feature the Old English font which distinguishes cards printed in 1909 from other years and there are mix of those which have a border and those that do not: FR-VG