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Leon 06-23-2024 11:15 AM

Show An Unusual Vintage Card - 1950s and Earlier
 
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Opening this thread to 1950s, as well as pre-WWII, to include a whole treasure trove of unusal cards we don't normally see.

I might have shown this before, but it's a postally used 1952 Mathews - Boston National League Baseball Club, Boston Inc "card". Approximately 6x8. I assume this is his real auto but not sure. I only attained it for it's unusual nature, not the auto.

packs 06-23-2024 11:22 AM

Couple of railroad tickets I've picked up over the years:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...37f0dda2_z.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9b5040e6_z.jpg

CobbSpikedMe 06-23-2024 11:52 AM

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Always though these were unusual.


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Jay Wolt 06-23-2024 12:15 PM

https://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/1206251026.jpg
https://www.qualitycards.com/pictures/1206251026b.jpg

GeoPoto 06-23-2024 03:14 PM

Gotta keep the dogs happy. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...add9e0f3e8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bcbfe2e7a9.jpg

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NiceDocter 06-23-2024 03:26 PM

Game card
 
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Not valuable but unusual

NiceDocter 06-23-2024 03:29 PM

Earliest Known “Bowman” card
 
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Bought it in Ohio 40 years ago. Hey it’s a “Bowman” lol

Exhibitman 06-23-2024 06:32 PM

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...%20HOF%204.jpg

ValKehl 06-23-2024 06:59 PM

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1948-50 Safe-T-Cards, the earliest known safety issue:

aconte 06-23-2024 07:18 PM

Love the nickname!
 
https://photos.imageevent.com/aconte...on/img467a.jpg

doug.goodman 06-23-2024 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by packs (Post 2443043)
Couple of railroad tickets I've picked up over the years

Those are neat

Rhotchkiss 06-23-2024 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiceDocter (Post 2443103)
Bought it in Ohio 40 years ago. Hey it’s a “Bowman” lol

This is great!!

danmckee 06-24-2024 02:32 AM

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Here is a toughie: J=K Candy 1912

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JLange 06-24-2024 07:02 AM

1959 Kits Mfg Rocky Colavito
 
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The item on the left is a 1959 Kits Mfg plaque of Rocky Colavito, unopened. You can tell if you look closely that the plaque consists of an ornate frame and an inserted card, pre-packaged together. The item on the right is a different version Rocky Colavito card insert, acquired separately. It’s blank backed.

What on earth possessed them to make an alternate card insert? You can argue that the card on the right doesn’t look sufficiently like Rocky, and someone ordered a “do-over,” but that’s just strange in my book. There is a version card of Tito Francona with stamping on the back as a business card, so it is found without a frame, but his pic is identical to his plaque.

One of the many hobby mysteries that occupy my mind.

brianp-beme 06-24-2024 08:56 AM

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Here is a possibly legit strip card that appears to have a relation to both the 1923 German transfer cards and the W515-2 set. As seen in the 'not mine' strip of 5, these claim to be made in Germany, and appear to have utilized modified images seen in the W515 sets. I have shown examples of these same W515-1 cards as seen in the Made in Germany strip, though I believe the larger image size W515-2 cards are a closer match. Also for comparison is an associated sheet of the 1923 German transfers, its bottom row including Cobb and Shawkey, players included in the strip shown.

Brian

danmckee 06-24-2024 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianp-beme (Post 2443289)
Here is a possibly legit strip card that appears to have a relation to both the 1923 German transfer cards and the W515-2 set. As seen in the 'not mine' strip of 5, these claim to be made in Germany, and appear to have utilized modified images seen in the W515 sets. I have shown examples of these same W515-1 cards as seen in the Made in Germany strip, though I believe the larger image size W515-2 cards are a closer match. Also for comparison is an associated sheet of the 1923 German transfers, its bottom row including Cobb and Shawkey, players included in the strip shown.

Brian

I own that German Strip, it is killer!

perezfan 06-24-2024 05:47 PM

Here's one that's always struck me as unusual...

The 1951 Bowman set is chalked full of beautiful images... like little works of art, or miniature paintings. Here's one such example...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37549890915...Bk9SR9zEjMqJZA

But one card in the set stands out like a sore thumb. Can anyone explain this anomaly...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13511004659...Bk9SR8y4_8mJZA

I'm thinking Paul may have had an enemy or two over at Bowman HQ. :confused:

Johnny T 06-24-2024 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 2443427)
Here's one that's always struck me as unusual...

The 1951 Bowman set is chalked full of beautiful images... like little works of art, or miniature paintings. Here's one such example...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/37549890915...Bk9SR9zEjMqJZA

But one card in the set stands out like a sore thumb. Can anyone explain this anomaly...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/13511004659...Bk9SR8y4_8mJZA

I'm thinking Paul may have had an enemy or two over at Bowman HQ. :confused:

Don't quote me on this, but I was always under the impression that Richards was a prankster and a bit of a comic. I don't know if he skipped out on the photo session and left them in a bit of a pickle or not, and the result was that comical card...or what...but I did read about that card before...guess I really didn't answer your question...lol

brianp-beme 06-24-2024 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmckee (Post 2443372)
I own that German Strip, it is killer!

Nice Dan!


Brian

CobbSpikedMe 06-24-2024 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danmckee (Post 2443372)
I own that German Strip, it is killer!

That is an awesome strip, Dan! Have you ever seen another?



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edjs 06-25-2024 12:13 AM

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Here’s some not often found.Sorry for the bad image on the Morley Studio cards, I haven’t scanned them yet.

V117collector 06-25-2024 05:26 PM

1954 Vancouver Capilanos K. Chorlton PSA 4.5
 
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Don't see these cards to often glad to pick this one up!

edjs 06-25-2024 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V117collector (Post 2443647)
Don't see these cards to often glad to pick this one up!

Ooooh. I like it. 👍

aljurgela 06-28-2024 03:13 PM

Luis Aparacio Pre Rookie from Venezuela
 
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you do not see this one that often (or ever really)

Vintagedeputy 06-28-2024 03:26 PM

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One of my favorite unusual cards.

packs 06-28-2024 03:45 PM

This card is from the 1958 Dominican Winter League and slightly past the 1950 date, but I hope you can indulge me. I don't know who issued this card of Matty Alou, but Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal also played on this team and could theoretically have cards too:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bb6fd5e0b7.jpg

Leon 07-02-2024 07:48 PM

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1927 Ruthian..

calvindog 07-02-2024 08:36 PM

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...01d580ce_z.jpg

h2oya311 07-02-2024 09:48 PM

Incredible stuff boys! Leon - I had never seen that Mathews postcard before. Very cool! And Al, thanks for reminding me of the Aparicio “rookie” card I never could get from you!

Here’s my minor contribution…I’ve never seen another example:

https://photos.imageevent.com/derekg...0%20Weaver.jpg

Al C.risafulli 07-02-2024 10:33 PM

I love that Pittsburg Leader piece, Jeff.

-Al

Hankphenom 07-03-2024 06:22 AM

Amazing thread. You guys are really bringing it!

triwak 07-04-2024 11:52 AM

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A few more weird ones.

conor912 07-04-2024 12:29 PM

LOVE this thread! This is the kind of stuff I wish I saw at shows. The row after row of Topps cards is starting to make me want to claw my eyes out.

brianp-beme 07-04-2024 01:58 PM

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This is a Joe "Ducky" Medwick Big Leaguer Baseball Game card from the late 1930's.

This example is not mine, but I do have one, and it is one of those incredibly rare instances that my example is nicer than what is shown.

Brian

Leon 07-08-2024 10:24 AM

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always a fan fave....

UKCardGuy 07-08-2024 01:38 PM

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1938 Dizzy Dean Service Station card issued to promoted his service station in Florida. PSA and SGC have only graded 3 of them each.

whiteymet 07-08-2024 04:45 PM

late 40's Phillies Rapid Electrotype
 
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late 40's Phillies Rapid Electrotype

conor912 07-08-2024 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2446351)
always a fan fave....

Awesome. Such dainty gentlemen.

Jobu 07-08-2024 09:25 PM

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Still not sure what this one is.

Leon 07-10-2024 02:50 PM

1936 Kroger
 
1936 Kroger Bread card...

https://luckeycards.com/pdunc1936krogerbreadriddle.jpg

Shankweather 07-10-2024 03:48 PM

https://allthecubs.com/wp-content/up...515-small2.jpg

packs 07-10-2024 04:12 PM

I've had this one for a while too. Julia St. Clair played for several semi-pro women's teams in the 1910s including the Bloomer Girls and the All American Girls. I know there's at least one other one out there in the world, but I've never been able to tell how it was distributed or where:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c776048b_z.jpg

Zach Wheat 07-11-2024 06:37 AM

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1930-32 Fleer Whiz Bang

Leon 07-13-2024 07:59 AM

Candy Cards
 
Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.

https://www.luckeycards.com/homerun.jpg

Jobu 07-13-2024 12:51 PM

That includes me!!! :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2447529)
Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.


h2oya311 07-13-2024 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobu (Post 2447593)
That includes me!!! :D

Ditto!

Leon 07-14-2024 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by h2oya311 (Post 2447618)
Ditto!

Before I say, we can see if anyone else knows? I am sure some do...

and another unusual card.

Brian Van Horn 07-14-2024 12:55 PM

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brianp-beme 07-14-2024 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2447785)
Before I say, we can see if anyone else knows? I am sure some do...

Unfortunately I cannot recall the name of this set, and don't want to get all clever and look it up online, but it basically uses the same photos and text/format as the 1936 S & S Game cards, just without all that unnecessary extra cardboard on the sides. Is "Home Run" part of its set name?

Brian

Brian Van Horn 07-17-2024 05:17 PM

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Golfcollector 07-17-2024 05:49 PM

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Since you did not say it had to be baseball just vintage :cool:

And appropriate since play starts tommorrow.

Allan Robertson was a Scottish professional golfer who is widely regarded as the first professional golfer. He was born on September 11, 1815, in St Andrews, Scotland, and died on September 1, 1859.

Robertson was known for his exceptional skill and played a crucial role in the development of golf as a professional sport. He won numerous competitions and was highly respected among his peers.

After his passing… The Open Championship, also known as The Open or the British Open, was first held in 1860, after Allan Robertson's death to help determine the new “Champion Golfer of Scotland

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CobbSpikedMe 07-17-2024 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn (Post 2448576)
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Brian,

What set is the Groh from? I've always wanted one of those but can't remember the set name.

Thanks,

Andrew



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Spike 07-17-2024 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2447529)
Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.

https://www.luckeycards.com/homerun.jpg

"Star Candy" was first name that came to my mind, yet turned out to be a different B&W issue of that era. As noted by another commenter, "Home Run Candy" appears to be right.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/10/19/1...ss-game-cards/

ValKehl 07-17-2024 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe (Post 2448607)
Brian,

What set is the Groh from? I've always wanted one of those but can't remember the set name.

Thanks,

Andrew.

Andrew, I'm not aware that this set has been identified.

Leon 07-18-2024 06:10 AM

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PSA didn't know. My good hobby friend and member here, John Rumirez, (hey John) shed some light on these. They are 1936 Home Run Candy cards...a little larger than the S and S game card centers, which these look like.

The bottom cards were from my previous collection, showing a Home Run Candy back....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spike (Post 2448618)
"Star Candy" was first name that came to my mind, yet turned out to be a different B&W issue of that era. As noted by another commenter, "Home Run Candy" appears to be right.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/10/19/1...ss-game-cards/


Exhibitman 07-18-2024 10:40 AM

Andrew and Val: they are strip cards from a horizontally-oriented set of ten cards that use the artwork from a 1925 4 on 1 Exhibit set. Very, very rare; not all ten of the assumed cards have come up for sale over the 20+ years I've been looking. I have never seen a full strip. Here is an analogous boxing strip:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...le%20strip.jpg

Cobb:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...Unc%20Cobb.jpg

Simmons:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...%20Simmons.jpg

Here are some 4 on 1s using the same artwork:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...on%201%20c.jpg
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...%201%20a_1.jpg
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...%201%20b_1.jpg
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...y%20Kansas.jpg

Anticipating the next question, I know they aren't cut down 4 on 1 cards because the stock is completely different. Thinner and with both sides having polished white paper.

ValKehl 07-18-2024 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exhibitman (Post 2448738)
Andrew and Val: they are strip cards from a horizontally-oriented set of ten cards that use the artwork from a 1925 4 on 1 Exhibit set. Very, very rare; not all ten of the assumed cards have come up for sale over the 20+ years I've been looking. I have never seen a full strip. Here is an analogous boxing strip:

Adam, thanks for providing this interesting info. I notice that of the examples of these cards posted thus far in this thread, the players are on different teams and the cards are of different colors, except for the 3 Washington Senators players in blue color that I showed. This leads me to wonder if a strip of 10 cards was produced for each team, with each team produced in a different color. If so, then there most likely was a Sam Rice card issued in blue, for which I would trade my first born for.

Exhibitman 07-18-2024 10:57 AM

No, there were no team alignments as far as anyone knows. The strips were produced in one sequence (based on the boxing) and the 4 on 1 cards all have mixed subjects; I have never see a pure baseball one. Also, based on the boxing strip and the 4 on 1s I've seen, the duos do not vary: they follow the sequence of the strips.

I can say for certain that there was a rainbow; here are light blue and green boxing strips:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...Bgh0w___12.jpg

Odds are your four came from one strip, hence the single color.

Looks like you have a rainbow to keep chasing :)

kcohen 07-18-2024 11:52 AM

I W Harper Wagner
 
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Always liked this image of The Flying Dutchman

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CobbSpikedMe 07-18-2024 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exhibitman (Post 2448744)
No, there were no team alignments as far as anyone knows. The strips were produced in one sequence (based on the boxing) and the 4 on 1 cards all have mixed subjects; I have never see a pure baseball one. Also, based on the boxing strip and the 4 on 1s I've seen, the duos do not vary: they follow the sequence of the strips.

I can say for certain that there was a rainbow; here are light blue and green boxing strips:

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...Bgh0w___12.jpg

Odds are your four came from one strip, hence the single color.

Looks like you have a rainbow to keep chasing :)



Great info on these Adam. Thanks, as always, for your insight. All I know is, I want one. ;)



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Exhibitman 07-19-2024 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe (Post 2448878)
Great info on these Adam. Thanks, as always, for your insight. All I know is, I want one. ;)



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Send me a PM w/your email; I might be able to hook you up.

Exhibitman 07-19-2024 12:25 PM

This thread is so much fun! I've always had a huge soft spot for oddball cards and premiums, so the items you guys are posting are right in my wheelhouse. Let's see more!

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibi...Maranville.jpg

danmckee 07-29-2024 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon (Post 2447529)
Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.

https://www.luckeycards.com/homerun.jpg

I have about a dozen of these ice cream cards. Lipset auctioned a full set once.

danmckee 07-29-2024 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianp-beme (Post 2443289)
Here is a possibly legit strip card that appears to have a relation to both the 1923 German transfer cards and the W515-2 set. As seen in the 'not mine' strip of 5, these claim to be made in Germany, and appear to have utilized modified images seen in the W515 sets. I have shown examples of these same W515-1 cards as seen in the Made in Germany strip, though I believe the larger image size W515-2 cards are a closer match. Also for comparison is an associated sheet of the 1923 German transfers, its bottom row including Cobb and Shawkey, players included in the strip shown.

Brian

I own that strip and it is 100% legit.

Brian Van Horn 08-02-2024 04:09 AM

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Last two entries which differ notably in size.

Leon 08-03-2024 04:47 PM

Ducky wins the best smile contest!

https://www.luckeycards.com/ducky.jpg

Cozumeleno 08-03-2024 05:40 PM

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Cool cards!

mordecaibrown1 08-04-2024 07:15 AM

Ruth
 
1920 Shoulderless Series Babe Ruth
https://photos.imageevent.com/mordec...lderRuth1a.jpg

Hankphenom 08-04-2024 08:31 AM

You guys are really bringing it with these amazing rarities. What a fun thread!

Leon 08-23-2024 03:53 PM

1941 Wheaties Dimaggio
 
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankphenom (Post 2452088)
You guys are really bringing it with these amazing rarities. What a fun thread!

Resurrection of a thread with cool cards..

4815162342 08-23-2024 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mordecaibrown1 (Post 2452076)


Congrats on the SCD article, Sam, and of course the cards!

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...derless-cards/

sbfinley 08-23-2024 05:49 PM

1939 Coplay Foto-Fun. You don't find these often in this "undeveloped" state.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...29282c07_c.jpg

mordecaibrown1 08-23-2024 06:45 PM

SCD article
 
Thank you Daryl!

gonefishin 08-24-2024 01:37 PM

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Here is my card that I have never been able to figure out. It's on card stock and appears that it was inserted in something where it was folded 4 times if you look closely at the back. Heck, it's even autographed by Walker Cooper. Cooper played for the NY Giants from 46-49, so I'm guessing it's during that period. Any thoughts are appreciated.

TCMA 08-24-2024 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbfinley (Post 2456157)
1939 Coplay Foto-Fun. You don't find these often in this "undeveloped" state.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...29282c07_c.jpg


I’ve got over 80 of the negatives. Here are a few:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/48160706@N02/AUDbx3PA74


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Casey2296 08-24-2024 02:51 PM

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1911 H998 Western Playground.

Interesting Prewarcards.com link to the story on these cards.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/09/07/h...and-checklist/
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MikeGarcia 08-26-2024 12:16 PM

He's not in the Type 1 , just Types 2 and 3 ;
 
https://imagehost.vendio.com/preview...DA_NEW_001.JPG

quite a Boston story this guy has ; last team was Brooklyn Dodgers .

" Difficult "

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joeadcock 09-15-2024 04:00 PM

http://img001 (4)

Snowman 09-15-2024 06:18 PM

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These don't come up very often.

raulus 09-17-2024 05:40 PM

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It’s a bit gigantic, but you don’t see this 52 Star Cal Decals Mays piece very often.


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