At first glance, the 1922 W501 strip cards look an awful lot like your run of the mill E121 American Caramel cards or the W575-1 strip cards. But while similar, this is an entirely different type of card. 1922 W501 Strip Card Basics The W501 Strip Cards are another black and white issue found in the 1920s. Those were sort of sandwiched between the smaller, colored … [Read more...] about W501 Strip Cards Similar to E121, W575-1 Issues
E121 American Caramel
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...] about 5 Popular American Caramel Issues
American Caramel Albums, Top Rated Esposito Collection in “Extra Innings” Sale
A Mickey Mantle rookie, two pristine albums meant to hold the 1922 E121 baseball cards and the breakup of the #1 PSA Set Registry ranked Tony Esposito collection are among the highlights in Mile High Card Company’s Extra Innings Auction, which opened for bidding Monday. A prelude to the company’s final 2017 catalog auction, the Extra Innings online sale includes over 350 … [Read more...] about American Caramel Albums, Top Rated Esposito Collection in “Extra Innings” Sale
Lou Gertenrich Cards Recall The Candy-Making Baseball Player
The 1921-22 E121 American Caramel cards featured a number of different advertising backs. One of the rarer backs features a unique scene and advertisement for a baseball player's candy company. The Lou Gertenrich sponsored cards tell an interesting story. Who Is Lou Gertenrich? Gertenrich was the son of a confectioner and as he got older, his baseball talent was discovered. … [Read more...] about Lou Gertenrich Cards Recall The Candy-Making Baseball Player