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COMET CHOCOLATES FIGUERAS SERIE DEPORTE #3 BALONCESTO - HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS (SPAIN)
Chocolates Comet was a Spanish confectionery brand active in the early-to-mid 20th century, famous for issuing collectible trade cards (cromos) and small stickers packed inside their chocolate products.
The Serie Deportes was a set of 12 cards that featured a variety of sports from all around the world. This set is very scarce, with few examples or information available. The date of 1953 is attributed to this set from information provided on the back of the cards: They mention the current regional swimming champs and the current heavyweight champion, both of which (Canary Islands & Marciano) were champions in late 1952. These cards could date to the latter half of 1952 but were likely distributed in 1953.
The Harlem Globetrotters card number 3 is the only basketball card in the set. It describes the Globetrotters as the World's most famous basketball team and mentions they have visited Spain on several occasions. The Globetrotters started touring Spain regularly in 1950.
It is unknown if there is an accompanying album to this set but unlikely since one has never surfaced.
Measurements: 2" x 2.625"
1953
