From a purely aesthetic point of view, what cards just take your breath away?

[kmac32]

Love my T207 cards

[mrmopar]

Probably my favorite card image ever. Love the black border and team name color contrast, horizontal action shot and the trophy. Doesn't hurt that it is a good ballplayer too.

[oldjudge]

The lithography on these cards make them appear almost three dimensional

[tedzan]

My 50-card N162 set is my favorite...... the Anson and Kelly cards are examples of sportscards lithography at its best.






There many T206's that appeal to me. But, this one because of it's scarce AB 460 back excites me the most.







The excitement of the 1947 World Series sparked my interest in BaseBall. In 1948, Satchell Paige was the man.
Us kids emulated his double loop wind-up when we played BB (or stick-ball). This very rare 1949 LEAF card of
him is a classic.
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Last but not least....every time I look at this Mickey, I experience a flashback to 63 years ago this month,
when I opened a 5-cent waxpack with this Mantle included with the Hi # cards in this pack.




TED Z
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[cardsfan73]

Everybody loves the T206 set (so do I) but I am actually some what partial to the T205 set, especially the American League cards.



Two personal favorites from the t206 set




I think every card in the T3 set is stunning!



As many have already mentioned the 1953 Bowman set is outstanding! Not my card but I hope to add one similar to my collection soon.



From the 60s I have always loved the 1967 Topps Set.

[jerrys]

Most any of these Carl Horner portrait cabinet cards.

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[clydepepper]

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Love the colors on this one

[Joshchisox08]

Just a few this could go on and on and on. That Cap Anson is amazing too, I've never seen that but would love to own it.

[CW]

a couple...

[Kenny Cole]

All the cards shown are awesome. I'll add a little Latin flavor.

[The Nasty Nati]

I always loved the 1948 Leaf Ted Williams. T206-wise I love the Ed Walsh portrait and the Bill Donovan throwing pose. Donovan looks almost 3D and the sunset background is great.

[phlflyer1]

While these don't fit the definition of cards for some, I still find these the most attractive items I've had the pleasure to own.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by CW

a couple...

I like almost any T3. I'd love to own an example and a t204.

[CMIZ5290]

This Mantle! Love this card.....

[egbeachley]

Great thread. I think we all have different ideas of what is stunning as I consider many of these cards ordinary. But the ones shown that stood out to me and made me stop scrolling are:

* T206 Johnson - love the yellow background and red hair contrast
* E90-1 Buck Jordan - great background
* N162 Kelly - great background
* 1923-24 Ohm card - look at that youthful face except for the eyes which appear 50 years older. It's like he is a carefree individual who has seen more than most of us can comprehend, yet carries on. I may need to google him.

My contribution. N197.........of a gladiator. How cool is that? Plus my image which is an N462 Buffalo Bill.

[mark evans]

My favorite card is 1957 Topps Mantle. After that, in no particular order:

1954 Topps Mays
1954 Topps Aaron
1957 Yankees' Power Hitters (Mantle and Berra)
1958 Topps Mantle

I'll confess to being biased toward cards I first discovered as a kid, including all the '58 Topps All-Star cards, as they bring back fond memories.

[DHogan]

A T206 Mathewson white cap does it for me.

[egri]

In no particular order:

Most 1953 and 1957 Topps cards
Allen & Ginters (the originals not the Topps series)
The 1933 Goudey set
Anything postwar with members of the Boston Braves. I have a soft spot for that team. Don't know why.
The 1949 Bowman Bobby Doerr. It was the first vintage card I ever bought.

[jbl79]

A few of my favorites...