January Pickups
 

Didn't notice one so I guess I'll start it off???

Mr. Brashear came in the mail today.....making 214 EPDGs.

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Haven't got these yet, but their bought and paid for.
A little Sterling action, thanks Lee for running a smooth auction
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Almost completed the E98 master set.

Picked up this Piedmont Art Stamp of Zach Wheat. I have collected Zach for over 30 years and this is the first one I have ever seen. Only 3 have been graded so I was very happy to pick this one up. Has been on my want list for a long time.

First T209-2 pickups in awhile. I believe they came from a board member.

Just got these cards, which includes a Dots Miller silk to add to my player collection. Also got a Rip Sewell rookie..I guess? Can a matchbook be a rookie? The rest are the 1941 Double Player Pirates team set, and I bought the Klinger throwing pose separate on purpose because who wants a Cubs player in my Pirates team set.

Congrats Kenny! Very nice!

Technically a December, but arrived today. Thank you, Greg.

This low-grade Sov. 150 had been staring at me for months, but when the $15 eBay coupon came along, I knew it was time. This makes 3/11 for me, with both Sovereigns in hand.
On a separate note, thank you to all who have been patient as I work through this PayPal case. This transaction was completed ahead of time, so I will try to contact each individual whom I am committed to purchasing cards from.
Happy New Year,
NJ

I just picked up these nice Postcards!

Series 5 pickup. I bid on the REA lot and was happy to see the lot split up by the winner.

The Sunday Magazine
 

Thrilled to add another "Magazine Art Cover" to my collection. I'll need to get it matted and framed.

The Sunday Magazine, Chicago, Ill May 8 1904, Sunday Record-Herald.

"HEADING HIM OFF AT HOME PLATE"

Patrick

1910 Cliff Blankenship...Something "Unusual"
 

Thrilled to have picked up this nice Cliff Blankenship 1910 Obak via Sterling Sports Auctions from the Paul Pollard Collection.

I have always liked this card but hadn't picked it up until I could confirm that he actually was a catcher in addition to one of the managers for Tacoma.

Thanks to feedback from several board members that confirmed via newspaper accounts that Cliff did in fact catch for the Tacoma team in 1909-1910.

Thanks to those members as well as Lee at Sterling Sports Auctions!

My first Lenox

Wow! Absolutely striking pickup, B. Outstanding!

That is awesome!!!!

Been on a nice HOF run :)

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Jennings / portrait is somewhat interesting that it one would figure it "should" (150/350 print group) have a Sov.150 back, but does not. A candidate for an 150 early pull replacement ???

Also a BIG, BIG Thanks to Charlie (the exterminator) for a grand deal on Hindu Dahlen / Boston. Gave me another tough Hindu, and allowed me to pass on my EPDG example to some guy :p that collects EPDGs !!!!!!!

Fun Stuff, Scott :rolleyes:

That's a gorgeous Lenox!

Thanks guys!

I'm sure that guy appreciates it.....greatly....

Thanks.

Been looking for a low grade Matty white cap with nice eye appeal for a while - finally picked this one up
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Also picked up Phil Poland with a pretty cool piedmont back shift or miscut
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And a VERY cool miscut back to match! Awesome card.

That's an awesome looking Lenox, congrats!

Worked a lot of overtime financing Christmas for the family. Had a little left over and decided to try to get something for myself outside my normal budget. Went after a R311 featuring DiMaggio but got outbid. Decided to settle for this Jimmy Foxx ending a few minutes later. Lots of staining and writing on the back but fits in nicely with my other low condition pre-war premiums.

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Pretty solid month so far I have some more stuff still coming next week but I got half of my purchases in the last few days 12 more for the set
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Also went to a small card show today and found these if anyone can tell me about the patches I'd love to know what they are and how many of them are out there
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1914 B18 Blankets, they are neat set, with varying levels of difficulty within (it is a fun challenge to collect them). Also, pretty affordable given their age and the player selection.

Old Cardboard Link:
http://www.oldcardboard.com/o/b/b18/...cardsetID=1038

Awesome!! Thank you

Signed Pre-War Lot
 

Um, so... er, this just happened to me. And they come with full JSA LOAs. Now I can die easy.

Holy crap! I managed to install some new lights in my kitchen today without falling off the ladder, and I thought I had a good day.

Nice pick-ups!

Richard.

Wow!!!!!!!!

Wow... Congrats on the lot but super congrats on the lajoie

Wow, incredible pickups.


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Damn Paul!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!

Is this some sort of pre April Fools Day joke?

Nope. Really happened. Can't believe it myself.

Incredible. If you didn't already have the coolest collection ever, you do now. Congrats, hope you still have a place to live :D

I don't have a collecting budget for awhile. I am all tapped out -- went way beyond my comfort zone here. Felt it was a once-in-a-lifetime find.

Wow Paul! Need to close this thread no start a new one!
That Lajoie is simply amazing.
Fantastic cards!

Those are incredible cards.

Paul wins January 2017. Onto February...

Ummmmm............................................ .............................holy cow!




I've lost the ability to think, see you later.:eek:

Thanks guys - I really appreciate it! I'm just so happy to have these cards.

What else can be said except.... Dayum!!! Fantstic cards Paul! A haul of a lifetime indeed. Congrats!!

Fixed it for you. :)


Congrats, Paul! Absolutely amazing.

Well done Paul
 

Awesome group of signed cards Paul!

Well. Now that the dust has settled on that (WOW, congrats!), here are some of my recents. Decided to get into E121s a bit.

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T213-2 Sweeney
 

Picked up this T213 Jeff Sweeney. It has some paper on the back from another T213, I believe. Makes it look a little strange for sure.


Patrick

More Sterling Obak's - Thanks Lee!

Wow, great find Paul!

Really great pickups all the way around but damn Paul. Wow.

I'd rather have these 1921 Exhibits over Paul's signed T206's any day. No just kidding...Holy crap Paul those are freiking amazing. Your signed T206 collection is legendary. Now if only you'd sell me your signed CJ Marquard!

Seriously though just picked these up....for the value these Exhibits are so damn great. Can't believe how inexpensive they are relative to most other almost 100 year old cards...

I do love that card, but I know you're interested. Thanks for all the kind words everybody. My signed pre-war card collection has one glaring omission - Ty Cobb. I may just start saving up now for the next time one of those comes around. I've got a long way to go.....

Well, everything will be downhill after Paul, so here are some fun mid-tier backs I've added lately:

"Berry" Excited
 

Picked up a large photo that originated from Claude Berry's estate. Same image used for his 1912 Home Run Kisses card. (See attached scan.)

As luck would have it, it disappeared in transit for a few days, and it never made it to my local post office, even though, my tracking confirmation said it was available for pickup at my P.O. Box. Called the local exchange and they said they had a package that missed the last truck. I drive over to pick it up, and he brings me another small package containing a T213. I politely requested that he check for a larger package, and luckily he returns with the larger parcel with the framed picture this time. Crazy!

Frame needs to be cleaned badly, and I'll get some museum glass to protect it further. Here's what it looks like now.

Patrick

Just can't resist these beauties.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...ictureid=22166

Incredible Matty!


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A beautiful image of my favorite card in the whole set!

Amazing piece, Patrick. Congrats!

Thanks!
 

Thanks Jason!

Can't wait to see it in a clean frame with museum glass.

Patrick

You guys are going great this month.

The signed cards above are so great it's almost like a joke. Phenomenal.

Luke- P42s are way tougher than folks think...

Patrick, great story, been there done that.....and what an awesome picture!! Congrats.

scans aren't to size on a few low grade T205s.....

low grade? Perhaps technically, but I would rephrase that to "mid-grade". Nice eye appeal.

...and Paul, WOW!

Thank guys!

Paul - I agree 100%. The WaJo portrait gets a lot of attention, rightfully so. However, IMO, the Matty portrait is every bit as stunning.

Leon - nice T205's. Love the eye appeal.

Just completed a deal for this. Now to sell some stuff to pay for it. Otherwise my wife may kill me and bury my body in our back yard.

Kenny - If your wife kills you, hopefully she'll have my phone on speed dial as you have great taste in cards!! Haha!

Great clarity and contrast on that beautiful Billiken!! Congrats on the pick-up!

Thanks Derek. I was both thrilled and happy to have picked it up. Lloyd was the last of the Billiken HOFers I needed. Now on to trying to finish the rest of the set.

A few Obaks from JVSC.

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Kenny- That's a GREAT Pop Lloyd!



Dmitry's tip on the 10% coupon helped me land this big fish:

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Thanks Scott!

Brian-:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:! Great piece! I love that card. I have Sutor, need his battery mate.

Thank you, Ed. I like the subtle reaction.

I think I'll start the stopwatch on this one:

I don't think everyone knows what that is......or how rare.

Well, Ed, you and I know what the item is so can I impose on you to inform our collecting brethren of the issue? I know this set is your passion and I do not want to steal your thunder.

I would love to know about this mystery item!

From the old days (before my time):

http://www.network54.com/Forum/15365...nting+PCL+card

:)

Berry...Gilmartin Printers
 

Hi Brian,

Thanks for sharing the Claude Berry Gilmartin Printers. I have seen the issue over the years but never the Berry.

Ironically, I had inquired to the seller when I bought my item, if he had any cards...his response was just pictures and checks...no cards.

Congrats on the awesome pickup.

Patrick

Thank you, Patrick.

Help, I've fallen into the 19th century trap!
I've dabbled in the sepia before but I'm really loving OJs right now.

This is one of a few January pickups for me. Waiting on a few more to arrive.

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