Pre-War Football Cards Highlight Collector Connection’s Monthly Auction
Several pre-war football rarities are found in this month’s Collector Connection auction
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Tale of the Tape: 1908-09 Ogden’s Pugilists & Wrestlers vs. 1915 Ogden’s Boxers
The 1908-09 Ogden’s Pugilists/Wrestlers set and the 1915 Ogden’s Boxers set are similar enough to confuse many collectors — but which one is better?
Read moreReviewing Andy Pafko’s Salutation Exhibit Cards
Andy Pafko’s Salutation Exhibit cards are among the many interesting variations in the popular series
Read moreLittle-Known Rube Marquard T206 Print Errors Are Tough Finds
Hall of Famer Rube Marquard has several print errors in the T206 set — and they’re hardly ever mentioned
Read moreChicago White Sox Trip to the Royal Gorge Memorialized on 1910 Postcards
A pair of postcards documented a cross country trip for the 1910 Chicago White Sox
Read moreInexpensive Bobby Jones Golf Card Hidden in International Homeland Events Sets
Bobby Jones’ most affordable tobacco card is hidden in plain view
Read moreIn the Mail (August 2022)
Here’s a look at some of the interesting pickups from the last month
Read moreT206 Set and More Featured in Love of the Game’s Current Auction
The iconic T206 tobacco card set is one of many pre-war gems in Love of the Game’s 2022 Summer Auction
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: 1933 Goudey Indian Ah-No-Je-Nahge
The Obscure Card of the Month is a sports card of an early lacrosse player
Read moreIn the Mail (July 2022)
Here’s a look at some of my card pickups from last month
Read moreDeleterious (de-lə-ˈtir-ē-əs): Harmful, Often in a Subtle or Unexpected Way
This Ogden’s cigarette card sought to prove smoking was harmless, even to children
Read moreMax Schmeling and the Rise of German Cigarette Cards Created a Perfect Storm
The height of the former boxing champion’s popularity coincided with the rise of tobacco cards in Germany
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