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Old 08-01-2017, 08:09 AM
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The Hornsby is breathtaking
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No baseball cards better evoke the era and general mood of the times during which they were issued than those from the 1934-36 Diamond Stars set. As evidenced in this more than satisfactory example of the Rajah, Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby, the austerity of the United States during the Depression era of the 1930's practically shines through this card, revealing not only the poverty and desperation that exemplified this era, but also the raw intensity and ultimately overriding hopeful American spirit yearning for better days.

The Art Deco stylings that the Diamond Stars issue is known for is profoundly present in this example. Please note the stark blocks of color offset in a playful manner within the card's near perfect rectangularity, providing a counterpoint to Rogers stern, almost unsettling blank countenance. And when this card wants to flaunt its amazing color palette, out pops the stunning green hues of the printed backside. Overall an outstanding example worthy of the collector possessing an aesthetic utmost in refinement.

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Front is a bit unfocused but the back displays wonderfully well!!
Personally I have never seen a dust storm (or is it just San Bernardino on a smoggy day?) with better registration. Either would be breathtaking.
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