1953 Bowman Firefighters (R701-3) - Group of 14 Graded Cards...

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1953 Bowman Firefighters (R701-3) - Group of 14 Graded Cards .
The 1953 Bowman Firefighters (R701-3) card set is an early non-sport issue that honors the bravery, equipment, and everyday heroism of firefighters through dramatic illustrated scenes and informative captions. The cards depict rescues, emergency responses, and fireground action with a serious, respectful tone that reflects early 1950s admiration for public service professions. As part of Bowman's R-series educational releases, the set is valued by collectors for its strong artwork, historical subject matter, and its role in documenting civic heroism during the postwar era.
Offered here are 14 graded cards from the set. Names and assigned grades are listed below:
5 Modern Fire Department Ambulance PSA 7
9 Ward La France 3-Stage Booster PSA 8
10 Modern General Service Truck PSA 7
11 Modern Pumping Engine PSA 8
23 1901 Searchlight Unit PSA 7
37 1848 Hand Operated Engine PSA 7
42 1923 Hose Cart PSA 7
43 1925 Triple Combination PSA 8
45 1938 Combination PSA 8
50 1953 Modern Hook and Ladder CGC 6
51 1935 Double Combination PSA 7
53 Modern Triple Combination PSA 7
54 Modern Special Apparatus PSA 7
60 1924 Hook and Ladder PSA 7

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