What is the Best Looking Vintage Card?

[clydepepper]

My favorites 19th Century cards are Allen & Ginter Ward and Goodwin King Kelly. These are true works of art. But, I'm not just asking about non-photo cards, any that you find very cool!

[slipk1068]

my answer is always the same...

[clydepepper]

I just sold my GU Bat card with that as the base

[btcarfagno]

Lajoie T3. Most any T3 really but the Lajoie is in a class by itself.

Tom C

[oldjudge]

Kalamazoo Bats O'Rourke is one of my favorites

[clydepepper]

here's another one of mine:

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[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Lajoie T3. Most any T3 really but the Lajoie is in a class by itself.

Tom C

To the uninitiated, here's the Lajoie


In regards to the question, I think most T3's are beautiful.
Here's a common as an example

[MattyC]

[the 'stache]

Well, if we're including all pre-war and vintage cards in this discussion, this card gets my vote:

The T206 Walter Johnson portrait. I've loved this card since the very first time I ever saw it.



When I got this one to upgrade the original one I bought, I couldn't believe how magnificent it was in person.

[Runscott]

A few of my favorites

Could also add N162 Kelly, T205 Matty, T206 green portrait Cobb, Dockman of Wagner throwing, etc.....

[Big Ben]

Love the T3's but the T206 Lajoie is still my favorite.


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[bigtrain]

While I don't currently own one, the answer is 1934 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig.

[Jcfowler6]

This ones my favorite right now.


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[t206hof]

I realize it is a cabinet, but as far as looks the Turkey Reds are in a class by themselves. The absolute cream of the crop in my humble opinion.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by t206hof

I realize it is a cabinet, but as far as looks the Turkey Reds are in a class by themselves. The absolute cream of the crop in my humble opinion.

They aren't scanogenic - if you ever see one in person that has a minty surface, you'll be amazed. I've owned two of the Speakers and still think it's the most beautiful card ever created. I got a few of the EX to EXMT ones from a set break 10-12 years ago, and they were all amazing. The dull-surface abused ones aren't near so great.

[thunderdan]

To me, T3s all the way. And within that, I love the Cobb--probably the most visually pleasing of any card I own (at least to me).

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by thunderdan

To me, T3s all the way. And within that, I love the Cobb--probably the most visually pleasing of any card I own (at least to me).

Agree t3 are awesome esp the cobb, also love the t205's

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Runscott

They aren't scanogenic - if you ever see one in person that has a minty surface, you'll be amazed. I've owned two of the Speakers and still think it's the most beautiful card ever created. I got a few of the EX to EXMT ones from a set break 10-12 years ago, and they were all amazing. The dull-surface abused ones aren't near so great.

Agreed, I typically could care less about condition but with T3's it does make a big difference and they really do look even better in person.

Crawford/Glasscock

[kdixon]

This image was used on several Wheat cards. I always thought it was a great picture.

[CW]

Originally Posted by Runscott

They aren't scanogenic

That's a perfect term, and I know exactly what you mean!

Originally Posted by Runscott

I've owned two of the Speakers and still think it's the most beautiful card ever created.

I couldn't agree more.

[ethicsprof]

the angelic Walter Johnson portrait. T206

best,
barry

[JollyRoger]

I've always liked this T205 card, but I'd say overall, T3's are a great looking set

[rainier2004]

So many beautiful cards...I like Cobb these days.

[Exhibitman]

This one reminds me of the end of Field of Dreams:



Nothing better to my eye than Teddy Ballgame's 1955 Topps.

[kamikidEFFL]

First off sweet topic. Love seeing what people's thoughts are. It's real tough to choose but I've always been a fan of the 34 & 38 goudey's. One of the main reason I'm building the sets. I mean who doesn't like the 34 Gehrig #37. It's one of the most recognizable cards in the hobby.

[The Nasty Nati]

Love the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams.

[The Nasty Nati]

Photo:

[JakeStahl'sGloveSHows]

For me, the T3's have it. Of the examples posted here, the Speaker is fabulous. I particularly like the action shots as well. I don't own any T3's, I'm in on a few presently, so we shall see. I'll also give a shout out to Marshall's T205 -- awesome colors.

[atx840]

Great cards guys, loving the T3s.

Handsome Hal.

[aaroncc]

This is one of my favorite looking cards. Although I don't own this card any longer.

[Tabe]

Put my vote down for the T3 Ty Cobb. That's been my favorite card since I first saw T3s in the mid-80s. Maybe someday I'll actually own one

[William Todd]

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[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by atx840

Great cards guys, loving the T3s.

Handsome Hal.

Chase definitely had some good looking cards. For me the pink portrait takes the cake!