Baseball and ... Farming? Outside of, say, Field of Dreams, that isn't a combination you'd expect to hear much. But in 1916, the pair were indeed linked by two sets distributed by an agricultural publication called Successful Farming. The basis for the cards came from the M101-5 set that is often referred to as the Sporting News issue. But while Sporting News did use the cards … [Read more...] about Baseball and … Agriculture? M101 Successful Farming Set Combined The Pair
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Oh, Canada: 5 Unheralded Vintage Canadian Baseball Card Sets
Many pre-war collectors are familiar with World Wide Gum cards. Those, if you're unfamiliar, closely paralleled the Goudey sets of the 1930s. But while they are arguably the most popular Canadian issues featuring American baseball, there are several other similar vintage sets from the pre-war era. Here are five of them. 1912 Imperial Tobacco Set (C46) The C46 Imperial set … [Read more...] about Oh, Canada: 5 Unheralded Vintage Canadian Baseball Card Sets
UK George Sisler Card Mentioned a Mysterious Baseball Monument
In 1925, Turf Cigarettes, a UK tobacco product, distributed a set of 50 cards called the Sports Records set. The cards were distributed in their packages of cigarettes and split into two separate series, each with 25 cards. The cards featured a variety of sports, including baseball, golf, boxing, tennis, and swimming, among others. The key card in the set for most collectors is … [Read more...] about UK George Sisler Card Mentioned a Mysterious Baseball Monument
T213 Coupon Cigarettes Set A Confusing Pre-War Issue
From 1910 through 1919, Coupon Cigarettes issued a number of pre-war tobacco cards. While the sets were familiar to other cards such as the T206 set, there has always been some confusion about these cards. Here's a bit more on the unique T213 Coupon Cigarettes releases. T213 Coupon Cigarettes Basics The T213 Coupon Cigarettes cards are really split into three subsets, mostly … [Read more...] about T213 Coupon Cigarettes Set A Confusing Pre-War Issue
1933 George C. Miller Set: Beautiful, But Challenging
As far as collectors of vintage baseball cards are concerned, not many sets are as challenging and rewarding as the 1933 George C. Miller set. The issue not only has a high artistic quality but is packed full of key players despite its small size and a Babe Ruth omission. A regional issue which was distributed in the Greater Boston area alone, this Depression era set is … [Read more...] about 1933 George C. Miller Set: Beautiful, But Challenging
Examining Exhibits: Chronicling Baseball a Penny at a Time
Much attention has been paid to recent sales of Lou Gehrig's 1925 Exhibit card. Considered Gehrig's 'rookie' card, it is emblematic of an era when manufacturers did not consistently produce card sets. While the 1925 Gehrig is far and away the most valuable Exhibit card, the yearly sets offer affordable pricing on legendary players produced in a larger format than … [Read more...] about Examining Exhibits: Chronicling Baseball a Penny at a Time
V117 Maple Crispette Set Brought Major League Baseball To Canada
In 1923, the Montreal-based Maple Crispette Company produced a set of baseball cards. With the sport still growing in Canada, the set featured American major league players instead of locals. Here's a closer look at this rare set. V117 Maple Crispette Basics The 1923 V117 Maple Crispette set featured 30 major league baseball players. The issue had a clean look with … [Read more...] about V117 Maple Crispette Set Brought Major League Baseball To Canada
1930s Multi-Sport Rogers Peet Set Promoted Popular Clothing Business
Rogers Peet was a men's clothier that lasted in business for over 100 years. In the 1930s, the company turned to the world of sports cards to help promote its business. Here's a look at the rare 1930s Rogers Peet card set. 1930s Rogers Peet Set Basics Established in 1874, Rogers Peet was a popular men's clothing store. The company was quite successful, lasting in business for … [Read more...] about 1930s Multi-Sport Rogers Peet Set Promoted Popular Clothing Business
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
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