Lou Gehrig Cards, Opinion Needed

[quinnsryche]

I would possibly like to add a Gehrig card to my collection and had a general question. What would be my best option for an affordable copy of one of his cards with the following caveats:
- Issued during his playing days only
- A photograph of him (not artwork depicting)
- A minimum size in height of a goudey (approx)
- Only him on the card
- $200-300 price range (card must be complete)
I know it's a narrow path but I figured who better to ask such things as the gracious and knowledgable members of this board.
Thanks in advance,
Tony

[canjond]

What about a strip card from the late 20's? You should find a rough one in your price range, some have real photos, and they are fairly close in size to a Goudey (skinnier width-wise though). W565 comes to find for example.

Also, for around $300-$400, you might be able to pick up a poor '34 Goudey and possible a DeLong.

[brianp-beme]

I'm not sure of the pricing (though it would be on the lower end of Gehrig cards) but in all other aspects the W517 set would meet your criteria.

Brian

[Matt]

The Butterfinger Premium is a great Gehrig pose and meets your criterion. Most of the 1920s strip cards are smaller then a Goudey.

[fkw]

all these in lower to mid grade should be had for close to $300 if not less

W517
W517-2 (scarce)
W553 (scarce)
W560
W565

R315, R316 and the late 1920s Exhibits are nice too, but they are larger than a R319

[quinnsryche]

Thanks for all the great ideas. One last question, other than ebay or the auction houses, where can I find these type issues and trust they are not fakes or reprints, since I probably wouldn't know one if I saw one?
Thanks again!