Okay, so this set is right on the cusp of qualifying for the pre-war board... but that's actually my question. Does anyone know much of anything about this set? There are 12 photos checklisted in SCD, but there are others out there (I have a Ruth/Gehrig that is not listed). I know it is a long shot that anyone knows who made these, but are there any theories on why SCD attributes that date range? All of the players generally ended their careers in the 1940's or earlier, with the exception of Feller (1936-1956).
There are a couple football players also, but both appear to be college images as they both won Heisman trophies in the mid-1940's. Glenn David won in 1946, and was drafted in 1947, then finished in 1950-51, so it seems far more likely a premium would be issued when he was at the top of his game in the mid to late 40's instead of in the 50's after his NFL career amounted to a lackluster single season.
Based on the paper/photo stock and toning of my examples, I would think these were 1940's and no later.
I suppose it doesn't matter too much, but as a pre-1950 Ruth/Gehrig collector, I'd kind of like to figure out if these are pre-1950 or not.
Any thoughts?
