Unique T68 Heroes/Men of History Variation has False Appearance of Trimming
Let’s take a look at a ‘short’ variation in the T68 Heroes/Men of History set
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A Rundown of the 1934 Goudey ‘Chuck Klein’ High Number Cards
A dozen elusive “Chuck Klein Says” cards are highlights of the 1934 Goudey set
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: Babe Ruth 1935/36 Donat Indiana-Sport-Avion Babe Ruth
A rare card of the Babe is the Obscure Card of the Month
Read moreIn the Mail (February 2022)
Here’s a look at some of my more notable pickups from January
Read moreAdvertising Booklet one of Dizzy Dean’s Rarest Collectibles
A rare advertising booklet featuring Hall of Famer Dizzy Dean is not easy to find
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: 1887 Duke Gymnastic Exercises Fencing Card
The Obscure Card of the Month is a 19th century tobacco card from a rare gymnastics set
Read moreThe Ins and Outs of Buying Trade Cards
Looking to buy 19th century trade cards? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Read moreUncatalogued Baseball ‘Game’ Cards Remain an Unknown
A recent purchase had me looking back into an uncatalogued issue
Read moreeBay Offers New Authentication Service for Sports Cards
eBay has a new authentication program for ungraded sports cards. That sounds like a great idea but here are some legitimate points of concern.
Read moreWhen Did Collectors Start Routinely Buying and Selling Sports Cards?
While sports cards were issued starting around the 1860s, most collectors didn’t start buying and selling them until much later
Read moreRare 1935 Illustrated Current News Supplement Boasts ‘Rookies’ of Jesse Owens, Joe Louis
A unique supplement features the two legends before they became all-time greats and predates their 1936 ‘sophomore’ issues
Read moreJefferson Burdick Discusses the Practice of Card Soaking in the American Card Catalog
The first American Card Catalog briefly discussed the topic of soaking cards
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