Two recent finds of rare pre-War baseball cards, some previously unknown, will find new homes this weekend. Last spring, a group of Rose Company Postcards was uncovered in New England after the family that owned them called Scott Russell of The Collector Connection. Six of the green bordered cards were “no name” 1909 variations, three of which had never been seen … [Read more...] about Previously Unknown 100+ Year Old Cards Now Up for Auction
1908-09 Rose Company Postcards
Family Heirlooms: 1908 Rose Company Postcard Find Includes Young, Mathewson
They sat in a closet in an apartment above an old department store on the east coast for decades. Mixed in with other old postcards, no one gave the old baseball players a second thought. Even the 1982 death of the man who likely acquired them more than 70 years before that didn’t result in a trip to a baseball card dealer. Now, however, they’re about to … [Read more...] about Family Heirlooms: 1908 Rose Company Postcard Find Includes Young, Mathewson
Hottest Ty Cobb Baseball Card Auctions on eBay
The fans who watched him in his prime are long gone from this earth but no one needs eye witnesses or video to understand why the market for Ty Cobb baseball cards remains one of the hottest sports collectible markets. Cobb's greatness on the field and in the record books has transcended generations. From the early 20th century through the end of his playing career a … [Read more...] about Hottest Ty Cobb Baseball Card Auctions on eBay
Postcards an Attractive Pre-War Option for Card Collectors
When it comes to collecting pre-war baseball cards, there is no shortage of issues to seek. But one of the era's types of collectibles often goes overlooked. While slightly larger than traditional baseball card sizes, collectors shouldn't forget about postcards. Several things make collecting postcards a great option. Size Postcards are slightly larger than your average, … [Read more...] about Postcards an Attractive Pre-War Option for Card Collectors
1908-09 Rose Company Postcards Set is a Star-Studded Whopper
If the T206 white border set is considered The Monster of tobacco issues, perhaps the 1908-09 Rose Company Postcards should arguably be the Monster of postcard sets. This iconic green-background release features more than 200 postcards, including plenty of stars and Hall of Famers. Here's a closer look at this incredible set. 1908-09 Rose Company Postcard Basics The 1908-09 … [Read more...] about 1908-09 Rose Company Postcards Set is a Star-Studded Whopper