Overprinted Cards Can Raise Authenticity Concerns
Overprints on cards should raise important questions
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Existing Sets were Popular Targets for Bread Card Releases
Bakeries were experts in the recycling of baseball card sets
Read moreMassive W514 Set is King of the Strip Card Issues
When it comes to baseball strip card sets, the W514 release stands alone at the top
Read more‘Cancelled’ 1923 Curtis Ireland Candy Cards Remain an Unsolved Mystery
‘Expired’ caramel cards from a 1920s contest are supposed to exist — but where are they?
Read moreRare E121 American Caramel Cuts a Mystery
Unique E121 American Caramel Cards Remain an Unknown Printed in 1921-22, the E121 American Caramel set is arguably one of the most confusing pre-war issues. For starters, there are actually two sets – a Set of 80 and a Set of 120. For another thing, each of those sets actually contain more than the advertised number of cards. On top
Read moreBaker’s Dozen: The Top 13 Pre-War Baseball Card Sets of All-Time
Here’s one man’s rankings of the top pre-war baseball card sets in history
Read moreToy Town Stamps on Pre-War Cards are Fascinating but Little Else
Overprint stamps are a unique feature to many pre-war card issues. One type of stamp often seen that has confused some collectors are the Toy Town Post Office stamps. Let’s take a closer look. What are Stamp Overprints? In the pre-war era, stamp overprints were used with some degree of regularity. Mostly, they were used in two main ways. First,
Read moreA Fresh Look at the Confusing E122 American Caramel Checklist
The checklist for a rare set needs some work The 1922 E122 American Caramel set is a rare issue, to say the least. Despite having only ‘around’ 80 cards (we’ll get there in a minute), it is extremely difficult to assemble a full set because of its rarity. The cards are generally tough to find. Not impossible, really. But you’ll see
Read more1921/1922 W575 Strip Card Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title W575 Strip Year 1921 or 1922 Size 2″ x 3 1/4″ Images Black and White Type Strip Number in Set 263 (?) 1921/1922 W575 Strip Overview The W575 strip card set is comprised of two separate issues known as W575-1 and W575-2. Both issues are black and white but look distinctly different. These cards are
Read more1921/1922 Leader Theatre (W575-1) Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Leader Theatre (W575-1) Year 1921/1922 Size 2″ x 3 1/4″ Images Black and White Type Miscellaneous Number in Set 120 1921/1922 Leader Theatre (575-1) Overview Leader Theatre cards are one of the many sets that utilized the design/checklist from the popular W575-1 strip card set and/or E121 American Caramel set. The cards are feature a black
Read more1922 Gassler’s American-Maid Bread (W575) Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Gassler’s American-Maid Bread Year 1922 Size 2″ x 3 1/4″ Images Black and White Type Bakery Number in Set Unknown 1922 Gassler’s American-Maid Bread (W575) Overview Gassler’s American-Maid Bread cards are one of the many sets that utilized the design/checklist from the popular W575-1 strip card set and/or E121 American Caramel set. The cards are feature
Read more1921/1922 Keating Candy E121/W575-1 Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Keating Candy Year 1921/1922 Size 2″ x 3 1/4″ Images Black and White Type Candy/Caramel Number in Set Unknown 1921/1922 Keating Candy E121/W575-1 Overview Keating Candy cards are one of the many sets that utilized the design/checklist from the popular W575-1 strip card set and/or E121 American Caramel set. The cards are feature a black and
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