Seven hundred T206 cards, a 1911 Sporting Life Honus Wagner Cabinet card and nearly 3,400 other items are on the block through Robert Edward Auctions this month. REA’s March Encore Auction runs the gamut--from 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter cards of Hall of Famers John Clarkson and John Montgomery Ward to modern football cards, including a 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom … [Read more...] about Wagner, Ruth Cards, Unopened Material Lead New REA Sale
1935 Schutter-Johnson
Pitcher Turned Cartoonist: Al Demaree Known For Baseball Card Artwork
Former major league pitcher Al Demaree had a pretty uneventful career in baseball. He spent a total of eight seasons pitching in the National League and while that would typically be the hallmark of a person's life, Demaree is arguably remembered more these days for his work as an cartoontist. Al Demaree the Player Demaree wasn't a star in the major leagues but was plenty … [Read more...] about Pitcher Turned Cartoonist: Al Demaree Known For Baseball Card Artwork
1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork
The 1935 Schutter-Johnson cards were a unique set compared to others in the era. While colorful artwork (i.e. Goudey sets) and real black and white photos, such as those used in the 1939 Play Ball set, were common, the 1935 Schutter-Johnson set relied on cartoon images drawn by a former player. Here's more on this little-known pre-war set. 1935 Schutter-Johnson Basics The … [Read more...] about 1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork