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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
T202 Hassan Triple Folders Set a T205 Redux
The 1911 T205 gold border set is one of the most iconic pre-war sets of all time. A year later, the set lived on through the T202 Hassan Triple Folders issue. T202 Hassan Triple Folders Overview The T202 Hassan Triple Folders set was one of the more unique early card releases ever produced. The cards consisted of three separate panels - two individual players on the ends and … [Read more...]
T211 Red Sun Issue A Distinctive Pre-War Set
The T211 Red Sun set is known for its rather unique look. Produced smack dab at the height of popularity for tobacco issues, the set found a way to stand out from others. Here's a closer look at this rare release. T211 Red Sun Overview The first thing collectors usually notice about the T211 Red Sun cards is their unique look. While the overall design was similar in … [Read more...]
The Rarity of W514 Strip Cards with Advertising Backs
The W514 strip cards set is one of the most popular releases in the W-Card category. With 120 cards and many of the major baseball stars of the era, it has drawn its fair share of fans. And with seven of the eight banned members of the Chicago White Sox after the fallout from the 1919 World Series gambling scandal, Black Sox collectors have also taken note of … [Read more...]
Guide to D304 General Baking Cards and Backs
The D304 set is often referred to as the General Baking issue and its cards have an advertisement for General Baking on the backs. However, a total of five different backs are found in this set. All had ties to the General Baking Company of Buffalo, NY, as either one of their bread brands or a bakery that sold the products. D304 General Baking Company Basics The D304 General … [Read more...]