November pickups

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Tim Kindler

First off, Chris, that Tin Top of White is stunning in its red background color.

Secondly,
I fought the snow and ice and drove about 11 hours (Normal is 7 1/2 hrs) round trip to the Chicago show on Saturday. (The old Chicago Sun Times show). I had a great, relaxing time tempted by 3 main items that I was interested in. The two dealers that I decided to pass on were very polite and cordial even in my declining of doing business with them, so if I ever get a chance to buy from them in the future, I will. But I did decide to spend my allowance on 3 great cards. The two Goudeys are towards my low grade 33 set and the Ruth is something I have always wanted. It is the 1922 E121 "Montage" pose. I love this card of Ruth in his prime, with the idol/godlike image of him in the background of him standing in a full view Yankees Uniform. LOVE this card!!! Thanks to Kristin and Chris Buckler for selling them to me at a very satisfying price.
Tim Kindler

That is a great image for the grade of one of Babe's best cards. Nice pick-up.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

That is a great image for the grade of one of Babe's best cards. Nice pick-up.

Agreed. Ruth cards continue their popularity. Great pick ups and the montage Ruth is a wonderful card.

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Howe’s Hunter]

First are the four cards that came from the recent Huggins & Scott Auction. Thanks to board member Scott who gave me the opportunity to add them to the rebuilt collection....





Then, as a Christmas gift for our son, who finishes his Masters Degree in English Lit this coming spring, a card that has a stamp of F. Scott Fitzgerald (supposedly). When studying in France for a semester several years ago, he became quite taken with Fitzgerald, and since that time, I've been trying to find a card with his stamp (supposedly) that I could justify the price on. This was on Ebay (where the scan is just a screen shot, I've already wrapped the card), with no real mention of the stamp. Came by it pretty cheap.



Again, thanks to everyone who is helping me rebuild Howe's collection.

[mechanicalman]

I call these pick-ups the "got shut out in auctions but had the itch to buy something" collection.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

I call these pick-ups the "got shut out in auctions but had the itch to buy something" collection.

Some pretty nice somethings there....

Tom C

[svtPONY95]

[unamuzd1]

Originally Posted by StuckInOmaha

Then, as a Christmas gift for our son, who finishes his Masters Degree in English Lit this coming spring, a card that has a stamp of F. Scott Fitzgerald (supposedly). When studying in France for a semester several years ago, he became quite taken with Fitzgerald, and since that time, I've been trying to find a card with his stamp (supposedly) that I could justify the price on. This was on Ebay (where the scan is just a screen shot, I've already wrapped the card), with no real mention of the stamp. Came by it pretty cheap.

You did. Congrats on getting it - I was hoping it went to a board member, and am really glad it's going to be a meaningful gift.

[cardsfan73]

Another addition to the T206 Cardinals team set & a Hall Of Famer too!

[DBesse27]

I love this thread.

I have mainly collected 1960s and 70s. I only have 5 pre-war cards and none older than 1933, but this forum and especially this thread have inspired me to pick up at least one T206 and to focus more on this era.

Thanks for sharing some really tremendous cards!

[z28jd]

Just picked up this Lawrence J. Corcoran N172 card, shown on Indianapolis. Word on the streets is that he also has a London variation.

[Piratedogcardshows]

Im counting this as the T209 Mascot card as I dont believe one is pictured in any other card from the issue. The backgrounds of T209 are littered with fellow teammates and I think I have a very interesting theory on one ill post soon after I think on it a little more. Oh and if anyone has the name of the 1910 Fayetteville Mascot I would be most grateful.

Thanks to seablaster Hi K I found out two brothers by the name of Napier were the Mascots for the 1910 team. Until its determined which brother it is G. or E. ill just call it the T209 Mascot Napier card.

[therajah]

1922 Wm Paterson Ty Cobb.jpg

[HRBAKER]

Well done.

[3-2-count]

A toughie.

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by z28jd

Just picked up this Lawrence J. Corcoran N172 card, shown on Indianapolis. Word on the streets is that he also has a London variation.

And your tally is ??

[kkkkandp]

Originally Posted by Joe_G.

And your tally is ??

Don't encourage him!

[Tim Kindler]

Thanks to those for the compliments on my E121 Montage Ruth. As always many beautiful cards and pieces in this month's thread. Will, that Paterson Cobb is freakin sharp!
Tim Kindler

[Brian Van Horn]

Not a turkey:

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by Joe_G.

And your tally is ??

41...the first 38 are in my avatar. The last two before this one I never posted. This is the first one I got this year

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by z28jd

41...the first 38 are in my avatar. The last two before this one I never posted. This is the first one I got this year

Sorry Kevin, the engineer in me needs data I was actually hoping for a breakdown by pose and variation.

John, at 41, your Corcoran collection must rival your entire OJ Pittsburgh team set.

[z28jd]

I have about 45-50 Pittsburgh poses.

By my count I have:
32 Indianapolis
9 London

23 hands at chest
18 hands at shoulder

12 hands at chest, P, Indy
5, hands at chest, pitcher, Indy
6 hands at chest, London

8 hands at shoulder, P, Indy
7 hands at shoulder, pitcher, Indy
3 hands at shoulder, London