Baseball cards had been issued since the 1860s but starting in 1909, things sort of went haywire. While there were a number of sets issued in the early 1900s, 1909 is the year when the card collecting craze of the 20th century really took off. Numerous sets were printed that year and those issues still remain popular today. 1909 really sort of kicked off a new era in collecting … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Card Collecting Craze of 1909 (Part II)
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More Than 100 Years Later, Anonymous E-Card Issues Remain a Mystery
Through a lot of legwork, many collecting mysteries of the pre-war era have been solved by both older and newer hobbyists over time. Some questions remain, however. One notable mystery, for example, is the identification of three caramel card sets from the early 1900s - E98, E101, and E102. Here's a closer look at these three anonymous E-Card issues. 1910 E98 Anonymous The … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Years Later, Anonymous E-Card Issues Remain a Mystery
1908 E102 Anonymous Set Has Similarities, Differences With Other Caramel Card Issues
Like the E101 Anonymous Set of 50, the 1908 E102 baseball set is also an unknown issue of sorts. And while there are striking similarities with several other caramel card sets, differences exist, too. Here's a closer look at the set. E102 Basics The E102 baseball card set is a 29-card (more on that in a bit) issue. The cards measure approximately 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" … [Read more...] about 1908 E102 Anonymous Set Has Similarities, Differences With Other Caramel Card Issues
Ruth Signed Ball, E102 Wagner, Vintage Unopened Packs Highlight LOTG Auction
A 1946 Babe Ruth signed baseball, a high grade 1908 E102 Honus Wagner card, a beautiful group of unopened football packs from the 1950s, and a big assortment of autographs and memorabilia are among the highlights in the latest Love of the Game auction. “This auction is easily our biggest and most diverse,” said LOTG Auction Director Al Crisafulli. “We’re featuring a large … [Read more...] about Ruth Signed Ball, E102 Wagner, Vintage Unopened Packs Highlight LOTG Auction
Unopened Bell Brand Koufax, Fresh T206s Highlight Huggins & Scott
Huggins and Scott’s sixth and final Masterpiece Auction of 2013 begins on Monday with the bidding closing on Thursday night December 12 with the 30-minute rule beginning at 11:00pm eastern time. Among the unique items up for bid will be a 1960 Bell Brand Sandy Koufax, still in its unopened cellophane packaging. Bell Brand Potato Chip cards were a constant on southern … [Read more...] about Unopened Bell Brand Koufax, Fresh T206s Highlight Huggins & Scott