N167 Jim Blumenthal Article

[E93]

Thanks guys. My copy has not yet arrived.
JimB

[oldjudge]

I haven't gotten my copy either.

[ethicsprof]

I'm happy to say that my issue has come!!!
Professor Jim's piece is scholarship at its best. The pictures of the 12 baseball
cards are a fabulous illustrative plus. I also enjoyed seeing and learning about the actresses and boxers in N167. I've got to read this one again!
I also enjoyed Mark M and Dan M's work on the 1929 Leader Novelty cards.
The elucidation of the import of the two candy boxes found was very helpful.
The gallery of the 34 known cards was beautiful.
I enjoyed OC's article on cartoonist Gene Mack. Seeing the various cartoons
of ball parks was a bit of a thrill for me as I compared Mack's polo grounds
with my Bain photo of the polo grounds.
Finally, I will note a helpful article done on the 1937 PEP cereal sports stamps which I know very little about.
ps I was pleased to see mention of Moderator Leon's discovery re:
the distribution of E125.
A great issue!
all the best,
barry

[barrysloate]

Jim- have you actually completed the set, or did you borrow various images? I know you have many, but it sounds like you don't own the two rare ones. And very nice article.

[E93]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Jim- have you actually completed the set, or did you borrow various images? I know you have many, but it sounds like you don't own the two rare ones. And very nice article.

Hi Barry,
When I confirmed their existence and whereabouts, it was not much longer before I got the opportunity to add them to my collection last year. In January I was able to pick up the last one I needed so my set is complete. All the baseball images of n167s shown in the article are from my collection. I believe this is the first and only complete n167 set in the modern hobby.
JimB

[cyseymour]

Originally Posted by E93

Hi Barry,
When I confirmed their existence and whereabouts, it was not much longer before I got the opportunity to add them to my collection last year. In January I was able to pick up the last one I needed so my set is complete. All the baseball images of n167s shown in the article are from my collection. I believe this is the first and only complete n167 set in the modern hobby.

That is incredible - never let it go. Congrats.

[barrysloate]

That is truly an amazing accomplishment Jim. It's only twelve cards, but among the toughest dozen out there.