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Item Specifics Set: The Adventures of Smilin' Jack Card Number: #76 Year Manufactured: 1943 Professional Grader: Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) Grade: 4 VG-EX (MC) Certification Number: 71626291 Manufacturer: Samuel Eppy, Inc. Card ACC Number: R4 Item Description Rare PSA Graded 1943 Smilin' Jack Tobacco/Candy Card Up for sale is an authentic 1943 Samuel Eppy, Inc. "The Adventures of Smilin' Jack" #76. This card is professionally graded PSA 4 VG-EX with a Miscut (MC) qualifier, reflecting the common production challenges of this wartime issue. Set & Series History: Issued by Samuel Eppy, Inc. during WWII, this 128-card set (cataloged as R4) was originally distributed in 16-card uncut strips, often available at movie theaters or with candy. Because they were hand-cut or came from poorly perforated strips, centered copies are incredibly difficult to find, making this PSA-authenticated example a must-have for non-sport vintage collectors. About the Show: The set is based on the 1943 Universal Pictures movie serial The Adventures of Smilin' Jack, which was itself inspired by Zack Mosley’s legendary aviation comic strip. The serial stars Tom Brown as Smilin' Jack Martin, an American aviator assisting the Chinese government in thwarting the Japanese "Black Samurai" spy ring just before the attack on Pearl Harbor. This specific card (#76) depicts a scene where the character Miller rushes to a derelict barge. Condition: PSA 4 VG-EX (MC): Shows consistent vintage wear with the "MC" qualifier denoting the factory miscut, a hallmark of this difficult set. Reverse: Features the classic "Buy War Bonds and Stamps for Victory" appeal. Shipping: This card will be securely shipped in its PSA slab, protected by a top loader and a padded bubble mailer for maximum safety during transit.