Show You Favorite 1888 Allen & Ginter N28s

[Davalillo]

Thanks. I think the cards are beautiful--trying to complete the set in psa 8 or better.

Jim

[wolfdogg]

One of my all-time favorite sets. Have the 50-card set but I actually don't have any of the set scanned and it's in safe deposit................................. ...........My favorite cards from the set is the Anson, Kelly, Cody and Oakley

[DanP]

Originally Posted by Davalillo

Thanks. I think the cards are beautiful--trying to complete the set in psa 8 or better.

Jim

Jim, good luck with the set. It still amazes me that there are cards available from that time period that could be in NM-Mint condition. Thanks for posting.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by DanP

Jim, good luck with the set. It still amazes me that there are cards available from that time period that could be in NM-Mint condition. Thanks for posting.

Allen & Ginters were made using really good quality paper stock, and they were thick. Cards like that have the best chance of surviving in top condition. N162's, in comparison, were made with softer paper, and it is hard to find them in top shape.

[E93]

On pure aesthetics, N28s are my favorite 19th century set.
JimB



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[uffda51]

[joeadcock]

Jim

2 beautiful cards
Interesting blog

[CW]

Since these cards were intended to be taped or pasted into the album, you will often find low grade examples with back damage. If the album had been kept well over the years, the fronts could be beautiful, however. I have a couple N28's, and, well.... here they are :