A few...
 

... of my July pickups so far. Still waiting on a few things in the mail.

Its rare that I have anything that either fits (post war & pre war collector) or is worthy of being shown here (low budget), but this one probably does.

Very nice pick-up Rich! I feel the same way about mine. It's the much rarer "Frank Baker" variation than the more available "J. Franklin Baker". Plus, according to the experts, it's the first confirmed with the Type 3 back.

anybody know anything about these? this just came in from Portugal

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Stumbled across this at an antique shop in the middle of nowhere. Quite the find for $40.00.

I was curious myself... found this: http://cartophilic-info-exch.blogspo...la-sports.html

Also found in a book titled Africa South of the Sahara that Sociedade Industrial dos Tabacos de Angola was 100% owned by the British American Tobacco Company.

Zach,
great info, Thank you!

Last night on ebay ended up scoring this beauty. Number 41 for my set. Nice addition for sure.

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Already had this one, but submitted for comparison:

Brian, very nice! Does anyone know just how rare these are?

Yes! The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and The Magnificent Seven. He's still around -- maybe we could get him to sign the card?

BIG Delivery Day!!
 

Thanks to Net54 members Frank, Chris, & Dave for the Rucker, Clemente, and Devormer cards.

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Terry got screwed, didn't he? He hits .401 in 1930-the last National Leaguer to do so-and he doesn't win the MVP. Why? Because there was no MVP Award that year.

History of the Major League Baseball MVP Award

The new MVP Award, voted upon by the Baseball Writers (BBWAA) didn't start until 1931. So Terry's incredible effort, his .400 season, went completely unrecognized because of poor luck and bad timing.

Nice cards by the way, Raymond. That reminds me, I need to send in my '73 Topps Clemente to get graded. It's pristine.

Gah, double post.

Two of a kind?
 

So, I got these both today, is one missing a color, or just faded? I think they are both quite beautiful, don't you agree?

Upgrade of 1937 R314 Type 5 Canadian Goudey Premium
 

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I used the '' color photograph'' setting because these are not really B/W...





......much better corners and not so faded ; still has most of that original dull matte finish . ''T'' for ''Toronto'' but he went on to the Majors and he appears on some late forties Bowman cards .

.....If you are an A.R and enjoy your OCD then the constant prowl for upgrades becomes second nature ; and Centering Weenies are some of the happiest people I know....

I'm absolutely addicted to signed pre-war and vintage HOFer cards. I wish I'd gotten in on the signed T206s while they were still relatively affordable.

Scored number 42 last night of the set thanks to clydepepper for holding the auction. Makes only 6 more till the half way point. Im getting ever so close to the top of the mountain and then its all down hill from there.

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Latest addition to my E93 set...
 

San Francisco Seals alums (just a coincidence). The magazine is OT, but I love flea markets. Thank you, Arnold. More complete scan of the complete magazine from October 9, 1939 will be posted.

Brian:

Great pick-ups on the 2 Waner Pre-Rookies, both are first ever cards.

Great snag Brian. You got a nice deal on the Waners. I would have given you a run for your money if I were still in the market for a '23 Waner.

Here's Mud in Your Eye...and Mickey :
 

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Thank you, Phil and Derek. What I also like, because they came from the same owner, is the PSA numbers are sequential.

A couple of Series 6 pickups.

Picked this up tonight
 

Single signed Ruth unused postcard.

Brad,

Nice RUTH Autograph.

Thanks Steve should be in hand on mid next week. I have a JSA cert coming with it but want to get it slabbed by PSA or SGC so it's a bit more protected from me and my kids. lol

Brian,
Great pickup on the Waners! I was watching them and its good to know they went to a fellow board member.

these came in the other day:

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......Scanned using ''Color Photograph'' setting trying to capture the actual original matte finish....they appeared as being somewhat weak and faded even when brand new , especially if compared to their Type 4 ''Creamy'' cousins .

...the upgrade has better everything , especially the registration .

....seller said that ''they'd been kept in a book all these years''..

....I believe that to be true because they look like new ...

...She had eleven and I bought them all.....my precious and brilliant grand-daughters will be attending the local community college for their freshman year instead of Smith and Wellesley and Vassar like they claim I had once promised them....

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....very welcome upgrade of Coach O'Brien....he's hard to find ; a lot of kids didn't keep cards that weren't of actual current ballplayers.

Thank you, Dan.

Also, here are more pictures of the October 10, 1939 Look Magazine:

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.......Bob Seeds went on to play for the Yankees I think...

......the WidowGarcia has informed me that she can not see hardly any difference at all between my original card and the sharp bright crisp unstained new upgrade ;.....I'll keep her anyway.

The Billikens are off to SGC tomorrow. The Morin card has a La Moda back, which is nice.

Congrats, Kenny!

Thanks Brian. :)

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....Polli : difficult . Took a long while to find even the one with the ink marks in the border.....I know of no other ballplayer named '' Crip ''....

Cool cards, Mike!

Wally Schang E145-2 Cracker Jack
 

Big thanks to Mike DeNero for this beauty...E145-2 Wally Schang Cracker Jack.

Patrick

Chief Meyers T213-2 (Brooklyn) Coupon
 

Also picked up a Chief Meyers T213-2 Coupon (Brooklyn) portrait.


Patrick

Nice Billiken grouping Kenny

Thank you. I was pleased to get them.

Kenny

Kenny - nice Cooper Billiken!

Thanks to a fellow board member for a smooth transaction on this trade card that has been on my wish list for a few years :D And the second one thanks to the bay.

Really cool Tin Type!


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some new 1930-31 Blue Ribbon Malt cards and cabinets (I had 2 already)....

Just to give Red Borders some love, here are 12 out of a pile of 47 that I just picked up.

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Nice pickups Mike.Nice bright borders on those cards.

Picked up a T207 Anonymous Factory 3. Also picked up a few beater T213-2's and a T206 Shad Barry portrait.

http://www.louisianacards.com/upload...jpg?1406065557

So many neat things.
No mail for me this month thats pre war or vintage yet

1926-30 St. Louis Stars catcher Flick Williams
 

Here's St. Louis Stars catcher Flick Williams. For more early baseball, visit http://www.sportingoregon.com -- always buying!

As Sponge Bob says ...
 

.. It Shines !!

Nice pick ups everyone .

Just back from SGC
 

Earl seemed to recall that this was the first example from this set they've graded in 3+ years:

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Great Lummis Peanut Butter pickup. I am also a Phillies fan, so I search the obscure Philies sets on eBay once in a while. I remember seeing the "Puddinhead" Jones card in the sold listings and thinking, "Wow, there was actually a Lummis Peanut Butter card at auction on here." :)

Found scrounging the Blowout Cards forums

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Scored this last night in an auction. 5 more left till i hit the peak of the mountain.

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SO Becket grades silks?
 

I have a couple of Emblem Series (Fraternal order) silks and Becket didn't grade the one I sent them. Glad to know there's a company that does. Nice pic.

It's fun watching your set grow - congrats on the sharp pickup.

Got the Exhibits PC from a board member and scored a good deal on the US Caramel off eBay...

Thanks man its been a fun ride so far.

I was very happy (ecstatic actually) to pick up this Billiken Charleston.

wow, nice Kenny!

You said it

Thanks guys. I'm pretty pumped.

Awesome acquisition, Kenny! Congrats!

I got this beauty in today. First Southern Leaguer as well as my first Old Mill back.

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I do believe I'm starting to understand the attraction of collecting other backs.
Edit: I would be remiss if I did not thank Mike DeNero for this splendid card.

Kenny that's awesome, Congrats!

Very nice, congrats!

With Joe, Tony and Bobby going into the Hall today I had to pick up a couple of Caseys.

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+1,000

Thank you, Jason. It's really a beautiful card.

Kenny great card!

Bill that's one sharp looking Dutch congrats.

Thank you, John.

Bill,

That's one of my favorite cards. Love the Old Mill back. Really nice pickup.

Regards,
Marty

Bill....
 

sharp revelle! almost looks "brown" from scan....:o imagine if it was hand cut and was brown:eek:....oh well, still a beauty:)

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it.

My most recent July Pick-Ups
 

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Thank you Marty, Johnny. He's going into the safe deposit box.

Got these 5 T210's in the mail today thanks to a fellow member. Only another 600 to go.:D