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...]
Three Sets Make Up E254 / E270 Colgan’s Chips Issues
From 1909-13, Colgan's Chips produced three separate baseball card sets classified as E254 and E270 by Jefferson Burdick in his American Card Catalog. They were originally issued as a bonus incentive inside small nickel tins of gum sold by Colgan's. Here's a closer look at the three issues. E254 / E270 Colgan's Chips Overview Colgan's Chips were little … [Read more...]