1888 Scraps "Tobacco" ? Y95

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Posted By: leon

According to the Krause SCD the origins of Scraps cards is unknown. We might have had this discussion before but why aren't they referred to by their ACC number, ever? Is it that Jeff Burdick had it wrong? I doubt it. Here is what he said, verbatim, from the ACC, revision 1960.
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Scrap Picutres
Most of these die cut and embossed picures were made in Germany. The principal use was to embellish the old scrap albums of the 1880's by filling in the odd spaces between cards. Some were sold in pockets specially put out for making home-made Valentines and other Greeting items. Small sizes came in sheets held together by small tabs. Larger ones were often very intricate designs up to a foot long. There were many sets, mostly Children's tales and legends as William and Robinson Crusoe. There are also series of rulers, writers, ballplayers, etc. A small album of these pictures never fails to attract attention.

Y95- Small sizes in sheets......... .50 to 1.00 depending on size
Y96- Larger items........average lots .10, selected .05 to .50 cents

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So why haven't these ever gotten their respect of being "Y95" as Burdick stated, or much respect at all for that matter? Am I missing something here?