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Posted By: Plastic Dog

The early Becketts (including #1) had a section at the back entitled "Price Guide for Other Sets" and listed a number of more obscure sets, including the 19th century stuff. The first time that Old Judges were actually checklisted was in 1986 (#8). But remember, Lew Lipset's Encyclopedia didn't begin to make an appearance until 1983 (vol. 1) and was reprinted again in 1987. That said, the Sports Collectors Bible was already available (the first 3 printings were 1975, 77, and 79) and Erbe's American Premium Guide to Baseball Cards, with extensive checklists (including some interesting Old Judge team checklists) was issued in 1982.