Reviewing a 19th Century Ketterlinus Trade Cards Set — with Sports
This trade card set from the 1800s features children playing a variety of sports
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Sports Featured in 1881 J&P Coats Trade Cards
Some of the earliest trade cards from this thread manufacturer focused on minor sports
Read morePlenty of Intrigue Surrounds Rare Joe Louis Wittone Trade Card
There are several questions around a trade card of the former heavyweight world championÂ
Read more1908 Garfield’s Tea Syrup Documented the Historic New York-Paris Auto Race
These pre-war trade cards covered one of the most famous auto races of all time
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: J. Baines Shield Quebec Baseball Card
Few collectors realize it but baseball made its way into the J. Baines Shield series
Read moreUnique Merchant’s Gargling Oil Trade Card a Companion to 19th Century Baseball Set
This 19th century trade card almost looks like it belongs in a popular baseball card set
Read more1881 O.J. Ramsdell Trade Cards An Early Cricket Set
This early cricket set is somewhat rare and often confused with baseball
Read moreThe Misidentified Vogel Brothers 1882 Baseball Trade Card?
This rare baseball trade ‘card’ from the 19th century likely isn’t a card at all
Read moreStrike! Reviewing Two Rare 19th Century Bowling Trade Cards
Bowling cards aren’t easy to find in the pre-war era, but here’s a couple
Read moreHow Many 19th Century Trade Cards Were Produced? A Lot.
This 19th century trade card tells us how many of this type were printed — and it’s a lot.
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: McLaughlin’s XXXX Coffee Trade Card
The Obscure Card of the Month is a 19th century baseball trade issue or a coffee company
Read moreSkip the Blaster: 1880s He May Yet Become President Baseball Trade Card
Here’s a look at a great baseball trade card from the 1880s
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