The T206 Collection book -- mine just arrived :)

[jp1216]

They show some graded (PSA) examples, but the profile pictures are all reprints. I too would've preferred to see 'well loved' examples instead. Beautiful book though. Certainly one to leave out around the house.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I received my copy from Barnes & Noble this week. The book is great fun. As for the bios, if you want more info on the majority of the T206 players the two volume set by SABR is wonderful.

The DEADBALL STARS OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE and same title just substitute AMERICAN LEAGUE are really special. The two volumes go team by team and give bios on every major and most minor starters & pitchers 1901-20. The bios trace the player from development through death and in most cases they have the players signature next to the bio.

Both volumes are still available through Potomac books, I think in either soft or hard cover.

I found it interesting that so many became very successful in their post baseball careers and disturbing when finding how many of them died early in life. I suppose they reflect the trends of the times.