Nagy Collection

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Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

I'm wondering why so many "AUT" cards - did he trim a lot of his cards?

Cheers,
Blair

Blair- I've wondered the same thing, he had an awful lot of pre-war cards that were trimmed. I am speculating that back in the day condition was not paramount, it was all about acquiring what you didn't have. There was no ebay or internet auctions so finding them was tougher. Also I seem to remember that many collectors trimmed down caramel cards so they fit in those T206ish holders, never dreaming what they would one day be worth. Even Lionel Carter who had immaculate and spectacular cards post war had a lot of authentic cards from the pre-World War I era.