Some Risque 1940s Mutoscope Exhibit Cards Combined Women with Sports
The popular Mutoscope exhibit cards include racy shots, sports, and were spread out over several years
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Did Jefferson Burdick Really Call Exhibits ‘Strip Cards?’ Nope.
The W-Card designation in the American Card Catalog is often misunderstood
Read moreSkip the Blaster: 1939-46 Hank Greenberg Salutations Exhibit
This month’s bargain buy is a Hall of Famer in a relatively common set
Read moreFew Baseball Cards Document Ruth’s Sole Boston Braves Season
Few cards or memorabilia items depict Babe Ruth’s final major league season with the Boston Braves
Read moreA Pre-War Hall of Fame Rookie Card for Under $3? Yes, Please.
If you’re looking for the cheapest Hall of Fame rookie card from the pre-war era, this may be it
Read moreThe Evolution of Card Collecting
Here’s a quick overview of how American sports cards have evolved over the years
Read more1939-46 Salutation Exhibits Full of Variations
Variations in this WWII era Exhibit card set make for a challenging master set
Read moreWhat are Exhibit Cards? Here’s a Look at the Basics.
Unfamiliar with Exhibit cards? Here’s an overview.
Read moreAutographed 4-in-1 Exhibit Card Signed by Ruth, Gehrig Sells for $38,400
A sale of a rare autographed postcard will raise some eyebrows I had watched with great interest as a 1934 Exhibit card was being auctioned this month. Typically, autographs don’t do much for me personally, but this Exhibit was particularly unique. This Exhibit card included four New York Yankees on it, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Lefty Gomez, and Bill
Read morePre-War Bargains: Ted Williams 1939-46 Salutations Exhibit
I’ve been passively working on a set of the 1939-46 Salutations Exhibit cards. Generally, they’re not something I’m seeking out too much. But if I can find ones I need for only a few bucks, I’ll pick them up. I recently attended a card show and found a bunch I needed. I was able to knock off the one of
Read moreStarting a Pre-War Card Collection with $100
As I wrote recently, the 1936 Goudey set is the perfect set introduction for new pre-war collectors. It’s short, affordable, and doesn’t have any expensive cards if you can handle low-grade. But what about for those that don’t collect sets? Well, I recently wrote an article for Sports Collectors Daily, highlighting some cards featuring pre-war Hall of Famers that you
Read moreBoxing and Wrestling Exhibits
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Exhibits Year Various Size 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Images Black and White Type Exhibit Number in Set Varies by Set Boxing and Wrestling Exhibit Cards Overview Exhibit cards are often among the more affordable pre-war issues when it comes to finding cards with specific athletes pictured instead of generic ones. Baseball exhibits as well
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