Your favorite post war acquisition of 2009
 

What was your favorite acquisition of 2009? I know there are some auctions in Dec so you may still be waiting...but I thought I would get the ball rolling with mine. I collect type cards and it was a pretty good year. My favorite was this 59 Bazooka Bob Cerv. I didn't appreciate how beautiful this set was until I focused on getting one of them. :) Happy Holidays to all....

Ricky Y

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...yo/BobCerv.jpg

Can't pick just one !
 

I would have to go with these, with the surprise being the 55 Bowman Mantle. I never really thought much of the set until I got this and it is one of my favorites. It is so 1955 and very inventive, a color tv set how cool is that !

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...ICA/001-35.jpg

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...ICA/002-15.jpg

I picked up a 68 Topps Plak earlier this year but this just arrived and is my de facto #1 for 2009:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ardcloseup.jpg

The Topps type list is shrinking...

Your favorite post war acquisition of 2009
 

I love those wiener cards.

3 of many big pickups
 

I happen to really like these....

As I said in another thread, I'm GAGA over the '53's

Here's one of my favorites from '09 w/George Brett..............

do 48 leafs count?

http://majormajor.webs.com/photos/-H...sial_front.jpg

Wow!
 

Congrats on that 48 Musial. It is incredible, especially given the numerical grade...
That one is high on my wantlist for 2010.

May I ask where you found that one? Ebay, a show, a major auction house?
thanks for sharing the scan

'55 Robert Gould Mays
 

Fairly tough Mays type, also picked up a Banks as well.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...BST/rgmays.jpg

i got the musial from ebay. good luck in your search for one.

Just got it today, actually...

http://scarcesportscards.com/images/343.jpg

Mine #1 for '09 has to be this tough type:

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Uodate: New Fav for 2009
 

This just arrived today and I'm gonna call it my fave for 2009. Adam, nice Mick. I always am intrigued by the dude that they have semi-airbrushed out of the background of the card strolling by off to the left of Mickey.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s.../BST/59baz.jpg

http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/x...ppsSGC30_2.jpg
http://i746.photobucket.com/albums/x...ppsSGC30_2.jpg

Everything else I picked up that was postwar, which wasn't much, runs a distant second to this. I was really happy Frank and I could reach a deal.

Thanks again, Frank.

1955 Rodeo Enos Slaughter

Have too many to choose from...
 

Wasn't sure which to pick as I love all of my newley aquired Mantles...so here are a few:

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...PC/Xray3-1.jpg

actually upgraded from an 8 to this...youo'd be suprised of the price difference...lol

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o.../69Decal-1.jpg

here is a really sharp PSA 6 that I really enjoy and always wanted one of these in mid to high grade..

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...alMantle-1.jpg

and here is a rarity I picked up for a descent price but not cheap...don't these around too often:

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...interBat-1.jpg

and last one!! Not a Mantle...lol Here is a SICK Kaline that I traded for from EarlsWorld on here.

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/o...holsters-1.jpg



Sorry for posting more than one, but I couldn't resist:)

I can't decide between these two. As a HUGE Musial Collector, these are by far my favorite cards not only from 2009, but in my entire collection.

http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...5/5247a_lg.jpghttp://i525.photobucket.com/albums/c...scan0001-1.jpg

Picked up this trio at the beginning of '09...
 

All have vintage period signatures.

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Jimmy, thanks for sharing...
 

interesting how Hank and Willie changed their signature over time...I much prefer Willie's old signature to his more modern angled artwork...can't vouch for Ted's as I am not familiar with any changes that may have taken place there... a neat set of 3 you've got there.

Picked this one up for my Campy set. I actually didn't think I'd ever be able to afford one on my limited budget. :)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...Campanella.jpghttp://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...anellaback.jpg

WOW Chris--Gorgeous Campy!

Where is the crease/defect?

Holy smokes, Matt!
 

gorgeous Musial RCs
very jealous.
2009 was a good year.

Thanks Fred. :) There is a crease above and to the right of Campy's ear as well as a small one to the right of the B on his hat. I think it's one wrinkle away from a 4. So I'm very content with it.

Awesome cards, unreal Musials!

That Campy is sweet too, I does look like it has a little bit of paper loss on the back and I bet thats why it got the low grade.

If you're talking the spot at the end of Major it's actually a printing defect and I think it's fairly common. No paper loss, just missing ink.