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On the Peck and Snyder issue there is no doubt there were earlier Peck and Snyder cards than the 1869 one that is always touted. That 1869 one had players that were ALL paid for playing, thereby making it arguably the first Professional baseball card (where "Professional" means being paid). There were earlier cards, even besides Peck and Snyder, but the player or payers weren't paid for playing at the time, as far as I am aware.
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