Boxing cards have become more and more popular with vintage collectors. As such, many sets from the pre-war era have generated attention. The 1938 Church Boxing Personalities set is one that is particularly becoming an attractive target. About the 1938 Churchman Boxing Personalities set The cards were distributed by W.A. & A.C. Churchman for their cigarette packages. As … [Read more...] about 1938 Churchman Boxing Set is a Pre-War Bargain
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Non-Baseball Stars in the 1933 U.S. Caramel Set are Plenty Valuable
The 1933 U.S. Caramel set is comprised of only 32 cards. While it is technically a multi-sport set, baseball is clearly the dominant subject found in it. Originally cited as a 1932 issue, it is generally believed to be produced in 1933 by many accounts these days. Similar to the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack cards, these are defined largely by their plain red backgrounds. The … [Read more...] about Non-Baseball Stars in the 1933 U.S. Caramel Set are Plenty Valuable
Babe Ruth Highlights the W511 Strip Card Set
The 1926 W511 strip card set isn't one of the more common strip issues -- and for good reason. The set is relatively obscure, confusing, and doesn't include much in the way of baseball. But the set is home to four Babe Ruth cards and because of that, has drawn a fair share of attention from collectors of early cards. Here's a closer look at the set. W511 Strip Card … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Highlights the W511 Strip Card Set
Donuts and Cards: D146 Issue Featured Ruth, Rockne, Grange
The D146 Doughnut Corporation of America Thrilling Moments set included some of the country's top personalities and landmark events. While the issue is often overlooked by sports card collectors, several athletes here make this set worth your while. D146 Doughnut Corporation of America Basics These unique cards were classified by Jefferson Burdick as a bakery issue, D146, … [Read more...] about Donuts and Cards: D146 Issue Featured Ruth, Rockne, Grange
1887 N184 Kimball Champions Set A Tough Issue For Collectors
Nineteenth century tobacco cards aren't the kind of thing you'll find in abundance at your local show or shop. Even online, pickings are sometimes slim. That sentiment holds particularly true for the 1887 Kimball Champions set, produced by the Kimball Tobacco Company. The classic tobacco card issue designated as N184 in the American Card Catalog requires plenty of patience … [Read more...] about 1887 N184 Kimball Champions Set A Tough Issue For Collectors
Early Ruth, Keeler Memorabilia Highlight Next SCP Auction
SCP Auctions will offer more than 750 lots of sports memorabilia and cards in its next auction, set to launch Wednesday, May 26 including a number of historic, never-before-seen items. High grade vintage, rare baseball and other sports cards will join some museum-quality memorabilia for the auction, which will come to a close two weeks later. Highlighting the sale is a … [Read more...] about Early Ruth, Keeler Memorabilia Highlight Next SCP Auction