The T216 Peoples Tobacco issue is a rare one that is easily recognized by its three distinctive advertising back sponsors in Kotton, Mino, and Virginia Extra. Here's a closer look at the issue. T216 Peoples Tobacco Basics The T216 Peoples Tobacco cards look similar to other tobacco and candy issues of the era. Each one features a color lithograph of a player on the front … [Read more...] about T216 Peoples Tobacco Cards Featured Three Advertisers
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1933 R328 U.S. Caramel Set an Iconic Multi-Sport Issue
When fans think of multi-sport pre-war card sets, the first that often comes to mind is the 1933 Goudey Sport Kings issue. That set, however, isn't as rare as the 1933 R328 U.S. Caramel release. Here's a closer look at that set. 1933 R328 U.S. Caramel Basics The 1933 U.S. Caramel set was given its designation (R328) by Jefferson Burdick in the American Card Catalog. While the … [Read more...] about 1933 R328 U.S. Caramel Set an Iconic Multi-Sport Issue
There’s More to the 1935 Goudey Set than Babe Ruth
The 1935 Goudey set is known to collectors for any number of reasons. Babe Ruth is by far the biggest draw of the small (or large, depending on how you look at it) release. The Ruth card is also special because it is one of the few that features him as a member of the Boston Braves. It is the same picture used on one of his 1933 Goudey cards as a member of the Yankees but the … [Read more...] about There’s More to the 1935 Goudey Set than Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb Highlight Canadian V89 William Paterson Issue
While there aren't many Canadian tobacco baseball cards, the country did produce its fair share of candy issues. One, the V89 William Paterson set, featured numerous American stars, including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. V89 William Paterson Basics William Paterson Limited was a chocolatier and candy company based in Brantford, a relatively small city in Ontario. The city is … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb Highlight Canadian V89 William Paterson Issue
1930s and 1940s Brought Merging of Baseball and Gasoline
Tobacco and candy companies dominated the baseball scene in the early 1900s. But as the century went on, other types of businesses began to recognize the popularity of baseball cards. One of those was the gasoline industry, which began a push with baseball issues in the 1930s and 1940s. Here are some of the more well-known issues that came out of the partnership between the … [Read more...] about 1930s and 1940s Brought Merging of Baseball and Gasoline
Unique B18 Blankets Have Solid Mix Of Variations And Stars
While traditional baseball cards (or, pictures, as they were frequently called) were extremely popular in the pre-war era, tobacco companies were constantly seeking ways to create new and unique collectibles. Egyptienne Cigarettes succeeded in that venture in 1914 with its distribution of an issue we now call the B18 Blankets. B18 Blankets Basics The B18 Blankets were one of … [Read more...] about Unique B18 Blankets Have Solid Mix Of Variations And Stars
E271 Darby Chocolates are Rare, Valuable
When consumers purchased a box of Darby Chocolates in 1910, they got an extra treat with pictures of baseball players on the boxes. Today, those pictures are considered to be cards by collectors, who are finding them to be difficult additions to their collection. Here's a little more on the E271 Darby Chocolates issue. E271 Darby Chocolates Background Darby Chocolates was … [Read more...] about E271 Darby Chocolates are Rare, Valuable
Radio Appreciation Day/Night Minor League Photos Include Hidden Gems
After the invention and widespread use of television, radio became less important in the lives of many Americans. Before TV became a thing, however, radio was absolutely essential and a critical piece of technology for households across the country. In the 1930s, minor league baseball teams capitalized on the popularity of radio, partnering with their local stations for a … [Read more...] about Radio Appreciation Day/Night Minor League Photos Include Hidden Gems
Lou Gertenrich Cards Recall The Candy-Making Baseball Player
The 1921-22 E121 American Caramel cards featured a number of different advertising backs. One of the rarer backs features a unique scene and advertisement for a baseball player's candy company. The Lou Gertenrich sponsored cards tell an interesting story. Who Is Lou Gertenrich? Gertenrich was the son of a confectioner and as he got older, his baseball talent was discovered. … [Read more...] about Lou Gertenrich Cards Recall The Candy-Making Baseball Player
Ten E90-1 American Caramel Card Favorites
The E90-1 American Caramel set is considered to be one of the most collectible pre-war candy issues of all time. Despite the fact that it is difficult to complete because of the expensive Joe Jackson rookie card, it is popular because of its bright, colorful pictures and numerous stars. Issued in 1909, there are 120 cards in the entire set. Here are ten of my favorite … [Read more...] about Ten E90-1 American Caramel Card Favorites