Strip cards were generally printed on low-quality paper and given away by merchants as opposed to being packaged with products. Categorized as W-Cards by Jefferson Burdick in his American Card Catalog, these cards often featured low quality images of players and are generally cheaper than other types of cards, such as tobacco and caramel issues. You can learn more about
Read more‘It’s In The Details’ Title W519 and W521 Strip Year 1920-21 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 7/16″ Images Color Type Strip Number in Set 20 W519/W521 Strip Card Set Overview These strip cards were issued by the Decalco Lithographic Company. While they are two sets, they are virtually the same. The W519 strip cards are regular images of boxers while
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‘It’s In The Details’ Title W519 Strip Year 1920 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 7/16″ Images Color Type Strip Number in Set 40 W519 Strip Card Set Overview Three different variations make up the 1920 W519 strip card set. The three sets all look exactly the same in terms of design, but have differences with regards to the card numbers.
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‘It’s In The Details’ Title W521 Strip Year 1921 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 7/16″ Images Color Type Strip Number in Set 20 W521 Strip Card Overview The 1921 W521 strip card set includes a total of 20 cards. The cards are basic strip cards with colored player images and names on the front with blank backs. Most interesting is
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