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Joe_G.Thanks again to everyone who has replied.
Mike, great to hear from another Detroit collector. Sounds like you've been studying the set as well which is great. I concur that the International Association cards are tougher although somewhat player dependant due to number of poses issued. For example, Rooks & Wheelock with Detroit (one catalogued pose each) are tougher than say Goodfellow and Campau (four & five poses respectively). Now if you are going after all poses, each pose might be about equally challenging. I began collecting the IA cards as well but with less sense of importance. They are neat but only team change cards (none of the players are actually pictured with Detroit). A bit tougher yet are the Detroit cards from 1888 (all Detroit IA cards are 1889). These include Lady Baldwin, Pete Conway, Charlie Getzien, Frank Scheibeck, and Deacon White. These cards seem to carry a slight premium over the others.
The last update I received from Richard on the Old Judge book was an expected ship date of January 9th (approximate and subject to change, but drawing very near).
Joe Maples, you have an excellent collection of Detroit cards, both 19th and 20th century. Any chance I can talk you into focusing on only the 20th century cards, ala Leon Luckey, and part with your 19th century material? There are 2-3 cards I'd like a chance at including one of the cards I traded to you awhile back. In answer to your question, I do not have any extra Detroit cards at the moment; you pretty much cleaned me out. But if and when I upgrade, I'll have something to offer.
Best Regards,
Joe Gonsowski