If you're patient, I would think you could find a Batter-Up for less than the cost of a '34 Goudey. I've seen quite a few in the $150 range in decent shape, and one without a top will likely cost less than half that. I collect Batter-Ups, and I actually prefer them without their tops. I've picked up Hall of Famers without tops for as little as $10 each. Three more issues that don't fit your dimensions, but your budget, are the '35 Gold Medal Flour, '39 Exhibit card and the '39 Cubs picture pack photo. And best bargain, though, is an Exhibit 4-in-1 "single," which is simply a 4-and-1 that's been cut apart.
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