Young baseball card collectors had some choices during the mid-1930s. Goudey Gum Company was producing them, although their 1934 and '35 sets weren’t nearly as comprehensive as their landmark 1933 issue. Massachusetts-based National Chicle was also trying to sell gum and during the years 1934-36, they came out with a couple of sets: the Diamond Stars issue … [Read more...]
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High-Grade Vintage Set Breaks in Memory Lane Auction
Vintage card collectors looking to upgrade their sets will have a chance to do that—and then some-- when Memory Lane kicks off its Summer Break Auction beginning July 25. Several high-grade complete and near complete sets will be broken up and sold card by card including: 1952 Topps. The set includes PSA 7 (near mint) examples of the coveted Mickey Mantle and Eddie Mathews … [Read more...]
Collection of National Chicle Cards With 10 Nagurskis Sells for Over $50,000
As we reported earlier this week, the family of the late Olympian Jim Heaney consigned a large selection of 1930's sports cards - including a staggering ten examples of the rare 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski--to auction. The headline? Money finds cards - as once again it is proven no matter the venue in the internet age dedicated collectors will undoubtedly find the … [Read more...]
New Website Focuses on Iconic Vintage Football Cards
Just in time for the start of the post-season, a new website has arrived, focusing on some of the greatest pro football players of all-time and their top cards. Vintage Graded Football Cards offers articles on more than 20 of the best, most important football cards. Readers will find information on the player’s career and an examination of his most well-known card and what … [Read more...]
