Uncataloged Cards/Collectibles

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Posted By: Rhett

There are two schools of thought when it comes to uncataloged cards/collectibles. Some would say that by being uncataloged their collectible is more valuable, and/or easier to sell, while others say that they would like others to know about their uncataloged stuff and want them included in the Standard Catalog or the Beckett Almanac. I personally am somewhere in the middle, I have several items in my personal collection that are uncatalaloged at the present, and I personally prefer it that way, for now. But I also have some that are interesting and that I will share. I know that many of you on this forum have items that are currently not known, and I think it would be interesting for those willing to share their discoveries to do so. Keep in mind this is purely voluntary, and hopefully Bob Lemke will be able to see the scans and include the new entries in a later edition of the Standard Catalog (maybe even get a shout out at the beginning of the book?). Here are a pair from my collection...



The card on the left is a copy of your average W517 Paul Waner, the one on the right however is missing the #34 on the front.




The difference on these two P2 pins of #16 Guy Bush are somewhat subtle, but striking. One appears to be a colorized pastel of the player while the other appears to be more of a photograph. The pastel has a wider yellow band at bottom, a blue hat, and an orange emblem on his hat, and his chin is much farther away from the yellow band with his name. The photo pin has a thinner yellow band, gray/black hat, with a white (can't really see it on the scan) emblem, and his chin is just slightly above the band at bottom.

If you all have others you would like to add, with a brief description describing why they may be variations, etc, I think this could be a cool thread to get started.
-Rhett