1953 Bowman Firefighters Complete Set - 3.5 (VG+)

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The High Dollar Cards in this set include:

  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #11 Modern Pumping Engine - Pirsch: 6 - EX/MT
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #19 Modern Quadruple Combination - Ward LaFrance: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #64 1939 Pumping Engine: 3 - VG
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #63 Modern Pumping Engine - Ahrens Fox: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #30 1900 Water Tower: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #56 Modern Rescue Truck - American LaFrance: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #29 1911 Self -Propelled Steam Engine: 3 - VG
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #31 1925 Hose and Chemical Combo: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #21 1912 Knox Combination: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #60 1924 Hook and Ladder: 3 - VG
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #37 1848 Hand Operated Engine: 5 - EX
  • 1953 Bowman Firefighters #8 Modern Hook and Ladder - Pirsch: 3 - VG

Below is the set breakdown by grade:

Number of Cards in Set 64
Average Grade - Weighted by Value 3.55 - VG+
Average Grade - Unweighted 3.20 - VG
Grade Breakdown
6 - EX/MT 1
5 - EX 7
3 - VG 52
2 - GOOD 3
1.5 - FAIR 1

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Grading Stats Explained

This 1953 Bowman Firefighters Complete Set consists of all 64 cards.  Measuring 2 1/2' x 3 3/4'' in size, the front of each 1953 Bowman Firefighter card contains a horizontal image of some type of heavy equipment, such as fire engines or fire boats, many from the distant past.  The 1953 Bowman Firefighters card backs feature fire safety tips, a description of the equipment pictured on the front of the cards, and an illustration and description of a modern or historical firefighting tool.  


The 1953 Bowman Firefighters cards are considered the first of the safety trading cards, as they contained helpful Don't Play with ... tips for children.   Things that the kids were instructed not to play with included: Matches, Candles, Cigarette Lighters, Firecrackers, or Explosives.  The 1953 Bowman Firefighters cards were produced in small numbers, which can make complete sets hard to find today.


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