Monday, April 26, 2021

1941 Japanese Sumo Wrestling Menko - M412: 1941 Nagoya Trophy 4

It's not often that I can add to the checklists for some older, extremely-rare menko sets.  The surge in card popularity has made finding good deals even in Japan harder and harder.  However, I was able to recently pick up an 8-menko, uncut sheet of the extremely rare 1941 Nagoya Trophy 4 set.  I was able to basically triple the checklist and catalogue some important sumo names, but what is more important is I am now able to see what an actual uncut sheet looks like...and it is a different one for sure.  The four middle cards are flipped from the 4 outer cards making for a unique display...I have never seen this before on sumo menko.  What I really like about this set are the vivid colors and quality of the artistic renditions of the rikishi's likeness.  A good quality set for the ages and I am happy to now have the checklist as follows:

9612 - Maegashira Fujigatake

9024 - Maegashira Tamanoumi

7897 - Maegashira Ryogoku

7892 - Ozeki Maedayama

4272 - Maegashira Tatekabuto

3556 - Komusubi Nayoroiwa

3456 - Maegashira Oshio

1359 - Sekiwake Terukuni

0205 - Yokozuna Minanogawa

0009 - Komusubi Asahigawa



Have a great week!

6 comments:

  1. Menko from the 1940s are my favorite because they really and truly are little pieces of art. That goes for the fronts and the backs. Nice work expanding the checklist!

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    1. They definitely are gems for sure. This one was a great find given how tough the 1940s are for scarcity.

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  2. Glad you were able to add this uncut sheet to your collection and some new information for your catalog. Congratulations buddy.

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    1. It’s weird that they printed the middle ones upside down. Whoever had the sheet before me folded it too as it’s pretty long.

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  3. Has the interest/demand for sumo cards picked up as well?

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    1. Absolutely, deals are hard to find or nonexistent anymore. A ton of new collectors into the hobby which is good, but not enough supply to meet demand.

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