Max Stein was a noted book dealer in Chicago and had his store on South State Street at the edge of the Loop for many years. In addition to his books, he tried his hand at publishing post cards, with a number of Chicago views to his credit. Collectors know him best for his series advertised as "Photo-Finish Post Cards of Noted People", featuring such diverse subjects as … [Read more...] about Max Stein & Company Postcards
W515 Set is Packed With Name Players
Want to collect an 89-year-old issue full of Hall of Famers costing less than your average box of 2012 "high end" product? The W515 baseball card set awaits. Checking out eBay and catalog auctions reveals that the interest among vintage collectors seems to be pretty limited. Many go unsold. It could be because the majority of the cards from this giveaway wind up being … [Read more...] about W515 Set is Packed With Name Players
1933 Goudey Baseball Was Mystery Wrapped in Enigma
The year 1933 was a bad one for the country and for major league baseball. Millions of men were out of work as the Great Depression continued across America. The economic crisis hit the major leagues hard at the turnstiles. Attendance fell to 3.1 million in the National League and 2.9 million in the American League, the lowest in either league for 14 years previous and in … [Read more...] about 1933 Goudey Baseball Was Mystery Wrapped in Enigma
1969-70 Bazooka Baseball: Unique Set Honored Game’s Greats
Bazooka had a long run in the baseball card business. From 1959 through the 1971 season, the bubble gum maker tried to boost sales of its boxes through the use of cards. They were actually just pictures you could cut into panels or individual cards with no statistics on the back. Compared to Topps, they were printed in much, much smaller quantities and are still popular with … [Read more...] about 1969-70 Bazooka Baseball: Unique Set Honored Game’s Greats