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...]
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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...]
Blurred Lines and Misclassifications Exist Between E-Cards and R-Cards
In his American Card Catalog, author Jefferson Burdick categorized candy, gum, and caramel baseball cards. These issues spanned several decades and in an effort to better classify them, he broke them out into two sections - E-Cards for early candy and gum cards and R-Cards, later candy and gum issues. While the two classifications exist, however, the line is somewhat blurred … [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...]
E103 Williams Caramel Baseball Set is a Rare Portraits Issue
The 1910 E103 Williams Caramel set is a rare candy/caramel card set from the pre-war card era. Here's a closer look at the release. Williams Caramel Company Based out of Oxford, Pennsylvania, the Williams Caramel Company produced a variety of caramel products, including some non-sports sets like the E18 Flags of All Nations. Their name is printed along the bottoms of … [Read more...]
1910 E96 Philadelphia Caramel Set Was “2nd Series” of Prior Release
In 1909, the Philadelphia Caramel Company produced its first baseball card set (E95). The following year, the company returned with the E96 Philadelphia Caramel release and a slightly larger checklist. E96 Philadelphia Caramel Basics The E96 Philadelphia Caramel cards were very similar to the E95 set that preceded them. The size, 1 1/2" wide x 2 5/8" tall, remained exactly … [Read more...]
E90-3 American Caramel Set Featured Best Of Cubs, White Sox
The E90-3 American Caramel set was the third of three subsets in the E90 series baseball card series. Here's a look inside the release, which had a Chicago focus. E90-3 American Caramel Card Basics Similar to this E90-2 set, the E90-3 American Caramel issue was centered on players from one franchise. E90-2 featured the Pittsburgh Pirates while E90-3 included cards from only … [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...]
E95 Philadelphia Caramel – An Underrated Pre-War Gem
Collectors who have been put off by the daunting checklist of the 1909-11 T206 set, which features 524 examples including pricey Hall of Famers, variations, and short prints, have often looked for alternative sets that include the key players of the era and striking visuals. Many collectors gravitated towards the 1911 T205 set, but with a basic checklist of 206 cards, many … [Read more...]
1909 Philadelphia Caramel Cards Found in Old Cookie Tin
The population of 1909 Philadelphia Caramel (E95) baseball cards has grown by 25 after a remarkable discovery in New Jersey. A volunteer digging through mounds of material left inside the Parker Homestead in Little Silver recently found them, tucked safely inside an old cookie tin that had been placed in a box with hundreds of postcards and other items. The lot contains two … [Read more...]
