Are 1948 Leaf's Considered Vintage?

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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Hi PETER,

Thanx for a great story from your youth. And, you are the first
collector of these cards, to my knowledge, that was able to buy
the "Scarce" Leaf cards in the North East. We never saw them in
our neighborhood (in NJ); and, my cousins (in NY) with whom I
traded with never had any. And, believe me, just like you we
used to return many soda bottles for pennies to purchase these
cards. Fortunately, my Aunt saved all my cards while I was in
the Air Force (my Aunt overruled my Mom, who started disposing
of the cards).

My comments on midwest sources of the scarce series cards come
from inputs from many hobby veterans (or dealers), who have
bought Leaf collections over the years.

Like you, I have the 98 basic cards + the Hermanski error + the
Aberson "short-sleeve". Also, I have the Kent Peterson Red Cap.
In fact, I am almost sure I have a duplicate one.