Topsy Hartsel and T206 Print Defect Foreshadowing
A strange print defect on a T206 card seems to hint at the future of the Athletics
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What does Mail in Bolivia have to do with the 1910 Philadelphia Athletics?
The connection between a non-sports set and a rare baseball card issue
Read more1911 Williams Baking Philadelphia Athletics Set (D359)
‘It’s In The Details’ Title D359 Williams Baking Year 1911 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Images Color Type Bakery Number in Set 18 D359 Williams Baking Overview The 1911 D359 Williams Baking Philadelphia Athletics set parallels the rare T208 Cullivan’s Fireside issue. Featured were the 1910 world champion Philadelphia A’s. Rochester Baking also has a D359 issue as they
Read more1909-10 P13 Luxello Cigars Pin Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title P13 Luxello Pins Year 1909-10 Size 7/8″ diameter Images Black and White Type Pins Number in Set 22 P13 Luxello Cigars Pins Overview The 1909-10 P13 Luxello Cigars pin set includes Philadelphia baseball players from the American League and National League (Athletics and Phillies). Fronts included the Luxello Cigar name as well as a player
Read more1868-70 Peck and Snyder Trade Cards
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Peck and Snyder Year 1868-70 Size Various Images Sepia/Black and White Type Trade Card Number in Set N/A Peck and Snyder Trade Cards Overview At the time of printing, Peck and Snyder hardly had an idea of the significance of the issues they created. Peck and Snyder trade cards are considered to be the earliest
Read more1910 Nadja Caramels Set (E104)
‘It’s In The Details’ Title E104 Nadja Caramels Year 1910 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Images Color Type Candy/Caramel Number in Set 68 E104 Nadja Caramels Overview The E104 Nadja Caramels set is a relatively popular, albeit rare, E-card issue. Cards feature color portraits on the front with the player’s name and team. The set is broken down into three
Read more1929 Nu Grape / Nu Icy Philadelphia Athletics Premium Photo
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Nu Grape / Nu Icy Philadelphia Athletics Premium Photo Year 1929 Size 9 1/4″ x 10″ Images Black and White Type Food Number in Set 1 1929 Nu Grape / Nu Icy Philadelphia Athletics Premium Photo Overview This nearly square premium photo includes the Philadelphia Athletics’ championship team from 1929. It was created for the
Read more1929 Philadelphia Inquirer World Series Supplements Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Philadelphia Inquirer World Series Supplements Year 1929 Size 10 1/4″ x 16 1/4″ Images Color Type Publications Number in Set 2 1929 Philadelphia Inquirer World Series Supplements Overview As a special promotion for the 1929 World Series, the Philadelphia Inquirer printed two supplements as an insert to its paper. The supplements featured the teams participating
Read more1911 Rochester Baking Philadelphia Athletics Set (D359)
‘It’s In The Details’ Title D359 Rochester Baking Philadelphia Athletics Year 1911 Size 1 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ Images Color Type Bakery Number in Set 18 1911 D359 Rochester Baking Philadelphia Athletics Overview The 1911 D359 Williams Baking Philadelphia Athletics set was created as a celebratory issue for the 1910 World Series champs. But another company, Rochester Baking, also got in the
Read more1939 Father and Son Shoes Set
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Father and Son Shoes Year 1939 Size 3″ x 4″ Images Black and White Type Trade Number in Set 16 or 17 (?) 1939 Father and Son Shoes Overview Father and Son Shoes produced these simple black and white baseball cards of various Philadelphia players. Issued in 1939, they are not easy to find these
Read more1935 Howard Ehmke Company Schedule Card
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Howard Ehmke Company Schedule Card Year 1935 Size Images Black and White Type Trade Card Number in Set 1 1935 Howard Ehmke Company Schedule Card Overview After his playing days, former major league pitcher Howard Ehmke got into business. The Howard Ehmke Company was located in Philadelphia and was a manufacturer of canvas goods and
Read more1929 Becker Brothers / Benn / Lindy / Orient / Villa Theatres Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Becker Brothers Theatre / Benn Theatre / Lindy Theatre / Orient Theatre / Villa Theatre Year 1929 Size 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ Images Black and White Type Miscellaneous Number in Set 10 (?) 1929 Becker Brothers / Benn / Lindy / Orient / Villa Theatres Overview Defeating the Chicago Cubs, the Philadelphia Athletics won
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