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
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1909 Dockman Set Easiest of Four E92 Options for Collectors
The E92 set isn't among the easiest to complete. The cards, compared to other pre-war caramel issues, are somewhat plentiful but with a few high-end issues in the set, it can be a grind to complete. Four different back sponsors were utilized in this release and one stands out as the most affordable option for set collectors - the 1909 E92 Dockman issue. E92 Dockman Basics The … [Read more...] about 1909 Dockman Set Easiest of Four E92 Options for Collectors
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
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...] about Big Names And Anonymity Much Of Appeal Of E101 Caramel Card Set