32 Antique Hood\'s Sarsaparilla Spanish American War Cards Game NOT COMPLETE For Sale

This is rare piece of late 19th-century military history and advertising ephemera: a collection of antique cards from \"Hood\'s War Game\" (U.S. vs. Spain), published circa 1898 by C.I. Hood & Company of Lowell, Massachusetts.

YOU ARE GETTING 32 CARDS BUT THIS WAS Originally sold as a complete 48-card game divided into 12 distinct topical \"books\" of 4 cards each, this set serves as an incredible historical record of the commanders, battles, and ships involved in the Spanish-American War.

Card Details & Features:

• Fronts: Feature detailed historical text, titles, and rosters highlighting prominent figures and assets from the conflict (including President McKinley, Admiral Dewey, Rear Admiral Sampson, Commodore Schley, Spanish Battleships like the Vizcaya and Cristobal Colon, and key engagements like Manila and Santiago).

• Backs: Display a striking, historic graphic of the American flag featuring the prominent promotional slogan: \"Hood\'s Sarsaparilla Is the Best Money Can Buy.\"

• Size: Standard early trading card/playing card size, measuring approximately 3.5\" x 2.5\".