The finest 1922 American Caramel E121 set of all-time is coming to auction April 10 courtesy of SCP Auctions. But don’t let its seemingly pedestrian 4.66 set rating fool you: the classic black-and-white E121 series is one of the most elusive pre-war sets in the hobby, boasting multiple variations of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and other hardball legends that romanticized America’s … [Read more...]
PSA 7 1921 E121 Ruth Card Hits Auction Block
The highest graded example of Babe Ruth’s 1921 E121 American Caramel baseball card – one of only 68 cards known across all three E121 Ruth variations – is on the auction block where it could fetch a six-figure price tag. Graded PSA 7, the card is the headliner in Small Traditions’ Summer Classic Auction set to run through September 1. Opening at … [Read more...]
5 Pre-War Caramel Baseball Card Bargains
Caramel cards, in general, are much rarer than tobacco cards. Millions and millions of tobacco cards were stuffed into cigarette packages while caramel cards were usually printed in smaller quantities. As a result, caramel baseball card issues are often more expensive despite the fact that tobacco cards are more popular. Even though caramel cards aren't all that inexpensive, … [Read more...]
5 Bargain Hall of Famers in the 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Set
Issued around the same time as the T206 issue and looking somewhat similar, the 1909 E90-1 American Caramel set is one of the most popular early candy/caramel issues among pre-war collectors. With numerous short prints and tough cards as well as expensive cards including the Joe Jackson rookie, it isn't an easy set to complete. There are several Hall of Famers in … [Read more...]
5 Popular American Caramel Issues
The American Caramel Company helped lead the transition from baseball cards being used as mostly tobacco inserts to candy and caramel issues that could be geared more towards children. The company produced numerous sets from the 1900s through the 1920s. Here's a look at the five most popular ones. E90 American Caramel The E90 set actually consists of three separate issues … [Read more...]
Evolution of E-Cards was Apparent in Pre-War Era
While tobacco cards may be king of the pre-war era, early caramel and candy cards aren't far behind. E-Cards, as they're known to us today, included a variety of important sets from manufacturers such as the American Caramel Company. Over time, these cards evolved significantly. Here's a brief look at that transformation. First E-Cards The earliest E-Cards are often … [Read more...]
Ten E90-1 American Caramel Card Favorites
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...]
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...]