The E90-1 American Caramel set is considered to be one of the most collectible pre-war candy issues of all time. Despite the fact that it is difficult to complete because of the expensive Joe Jackson rookie card, it is popular because of its bright, colorful pictures and numerous stars. Issued in 1909, there are 120 cards in the entire set. Here are ten of my favorite … [Read more...]
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1915 E106 American Caramel Set A Throwback To E90-1 and E92 Issues
The American Caramel Company of York, PA was famous for creating several pre-war caramel card sets. In 1915, the company created a throwback of sorts to its earlier popular E90-1 issue as well as the separate E92 set with a set referred to as the E106. E106 American Caramel Card Basics The E106 set was comprised of 48 cards as stated on the backs. While not a massive … [Read more...]
Big Names And Anonymity Much Of Appeal Of E101 Caramel Card Set
More than 100 years later, collectors still don't know the origin of the 50-card 1909 E101 caramel card set. That's part of its appeal, though. Here's an inside look at the set that resembles several other issues. E101 Basics The E101 baseball card set is a 50-card issue. That fact is stated on the back and all of them cards have been discovered. The colorful … [Read more...]
E121 Ruth Cracks 6 Figures; Mantle, Gehrig Cards Shine at MLI
Memory Lane’s Winter Classic Auction could have just as well been called the “Classic Hits” auction. Names that typically rock the hobby dominated the charts, setting some records along the way. Nine of the top 12 selling items featured Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig or Mickey Mantle, led by a 1921 American Caramel Series of 80 (E121) Ruth graded PSA 6. One of three Ruth … [Read more...]
E90-2 American Caramel Set Celebrated 1909 Champs
While similar to the popular E90-1 set, the E90-2 American Caramel set has some differences as well. The most important distinction of the E90-2 release is that it focused on the 1909 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. Here's a closer look at this intriguing set. E90-2 American Caramel Card Basics The E90-2 American Caramel cards were produced in 1910, the year after … [Read more...]
E90-1 American Caramel Set A Pre-War Classic
Just as the famous T-206 white border card is a staple among collectors of tobacco cards, so is the E90-1 American Caramel set for caramel/candy cards. Here's a bit more on the popular card set from the same era. E90-1 American Caramel Card Basics Produced from 1909 to 1911, the E90-1 American Caramel cards were available during the same years as the American Tobacco … [Read more...]
E91 American Caramel Series An Affordable Pre-War Option
Pre-war baseball cards aren't always inexpensive. In fact, more times than not, their prices will put a severe damper on collector budgets. One of the more affordable mainstream issues, however, are the American Caramel E91 series. E91 Basics The cards are standard tobacco/caramel card size, measuring approximately 1 1/2" wide x 2 3/4" tall. Like other issues, these card have … [Read more...]
Find of Star-Laden Pre-War Cards Enters Hobby
Nearly 70 pre-War tobacco, caramel and gum cards, including more than 40 featuring Hall of Famers, will enter the hobby for the first time when Beckett Auctions launches its latest sale next week. The cards were consigned by a relative of the man who originally collected them many years ago. The group includes numerous T206s and a pair of 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth … [Read more...]
Collectors’ Choice: Most Popular Baseball Card Sets, 1900-1949
Every collector wants to believe that he or she is getting in on the best baseball card sets of all time when they collect. Or at least, the very best sets they can obtain on their given budget. And, when a collector accumulates what he or she truly desires, they are right on target regardless of what the set is worth or whether anyone else recognizes the achievement. Their … [Read more...]
Vintage Buy of the Week: Ultra-Rare 1915 E106 Nap Lajoie
Many average collectors may have never seen one in person or even known they exist but you could probably round up every 1915 E106 American Caramel card and fit them into a good-sized shoe box. It’s one of those early sets that rarely gets any attention but is thousands of times harder to collect than something like T206. In cooperation with Just Collect, our Vintage Buy of … [Read more...]
