In 1938, the Chicago-based Sawyer Biscuit Company offered cabinet photos of Chicago Cubs and White Sox players. Today, these cabinets are tough to find and they are so rare that the checklist is still being defined. 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Basics The Sawyer Biscuit cabinets were offered through the mail, which helps explain their rarity. For ten cents as well as a … [Read more...]
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1921 Schapira Brothers Set Featured Babe Ruth
In the early 1920s, Babe Ruth was the biggest name in baseball. He was not only prominently featured in mainstream caramel/candy sets, but was, at times, the only subject in some more obscure stuff. One such issue was the 1921 Schapira Brothers Babe Ruth set. About the 1921 Schapira Brothers Cards Schapira Brothers - sounds like a law firm, right? Well, in actuality, they … [Read more...]
Nearly 100 Years Later, 1920s Peggy Popcorn Set Largely Remains a Mystery
Despite learning a great deal about pre-war sports cards over the years, many mysteries remain unsolved for collectors regarding certain issues. One of those surrounds an obscure food set produced in Canada - the Peggy Popcorn set. About the Peggy Popcorn Set The Peggy Popcorn set is believed to have been produced sometime around 1920. Dating is a bit of an issue and not … [Read more...]
1949 Remar Bread Set Highlighted Strong Oakland Oaks PCL Team
“Let’s Be Friends” was the motto of the Remar Baking Company, and that slogan adorned the back of a 32-card minor-league set during the late 1940s. The 1949 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks cards, 2 inches by 3 inches, could be found in packages of the venerable bread, an institution in Oakland since the company was formed in May 1918 by brewer Jacob Paul Rettenmayer. The … [Read more...]
5 Big and Scary Tobacco Card Sets
Despite many being more than 100 years old, a good number of tobacco cards are still readily available for collectors. But while some sets are able to be pieced together, others are nearly impossible. Here's a look at five tough tobacco card sets that are difficult to build because of their size and, in some cases, their rarity. T210 Old Mill Now, many T210 Old … [Read more...]
1928 George Ruth Cards Helped Market the Babe’s Candy Company
In 1928, a small set of baseball cards featuring New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was printed. The release was distributed by his candy company, the George Ruth Candy Company, and remains extremely popular with pre-war collectors today. 1928 George Ruth Candy Cards Overview These uncataloged cards featured Hall of Famer Babe Ruth and were distributed with his candy products. … [Read more...]
1976 Goofs Set Featured Satchel Paige, Daffy Dean Autograph Cards
During the mid-1970s, the Tulsa Oilers had a minor-league card set that was sponsored by Goofs and included a Daffy pitcher. The 1976 Goofs Pants Tulsa Oilers set had several attractive lures for collectors. Originally sold by the team for $5, it’s worth much more now but difficult to find. Of the players who were on the roster of the St. Louis Cardinals’ … [Read more...]
1928 W502 Game Backs Cards Offered Interesting Twist
The 1928 W502 Game Backs cards are similar to the F50 ice cream/food issues as well as the E210 York Caramel set. The biggest difference, however, is found on the backs. Here's a closer look at the W502 set. W502 Game Backs Basics Classified as W502 by Jefferson Burdick in his American Card Catalog, these cards are believed to have been printed in 1928. They feature … [Read more...]
Little-Known 1909 Niagara Baking Set a Scarce E101 Parallel
The E101 Anonymous Set of 50 is an interesting candy issue produced in 1909. While theories abound, no confirmed distributor is 100% known for the set. The cards were, however, used by Niagara Baking to promote its bread products. 1909 Niagara Baking Basics The 1909 Niagara Baking set was a spinoff of sorts for the E101 issue. Cataloged by Jefferson Burdick as D355 in … [Read more...]
T210 Old Mill Set Featured Minor Leaguers and a Holy Grail
The 1910 T210 Old Mill set is one of the more unique tobacco card sets around. And while many of the players are unknown to today's collectors, the issue is heavily pursued and includes a Holy Grail of sorts. T210 Old Mill Basics Many collectors unfamiliar with the release would be surprised to learn that the T210 Old Mill set is such a massive issue. In all, the set is made … [Read more...]
