Latest Pickups

[G1911]

Finished my E76 set, which is not really an accomplishment and an easy one, but I haven't wanted to overpay for the last card so I've been at 19/20 for like three years until Choyinski showed up. These cards are hideous and ugly and while the pictures clearly resemble the portrayed fighter, they are poor likenesses. I don't know why I collect these, but I do.

[sthoemke]

Picked up Jim Londos and Henri DeGlane 1940's Selo Photos.

Not much is known about these photo cards, other than they originate from Canada, and were likely sold in wrestling arenas over a decade-long time frame.

Over the years, I have collect dozens of these cards. I also have a "popcorn" wrapper the cards were sold in, and a mini-card photo-type album which may have been sold to hold the cards.

They measure 3.5 x 2.5 inches, the exact same size as today's standard trading cards. (first cards of that measuement?)

[Exhibitman]

1972 Superchapitas 'tinny' of Carlos Monzon:

[G1911]

A couple more crackouts. Like most of this issue, I have a hard time seeing the slab grade as being accurate once they are free for proper examination. The lower left corners are too rough for VG-Ex, the bottom gouge in Gans, the upper left corner crease in Jackson. PSA is very generous on these. Still need a true EX copy at some point.

[G1911]

31/50 of the Red Sun series now. The Condon was like $3.25 shipped, I have a few of this issue but haven't made any effort to get them. Nice looking cards.

[G1911]

The Saginaw Kid

[G1911]

A cheap postcard to fill the void. Jeffries was like $12 here.