Show An Unusual Vintage Card - 1950s and Earlier

[Golfcollector]

Since you did not say it had to be baseball just vintage

And appropriate since play starts tommorrow.

Allan Robertson was a Scottish professional golfer who is widely regarded as the first professional golfer. He was born on September 11, 1815, in St Andrews, Scotland, and died on September 1, 1859.

Robertson was known for his exceptional skill and played a crucial role in the development of golf as a professional sport. He won numerous competitions and was highly respected among his peers.

After his passing… The Open Championship, also known as The Open or the British Open, was first held in 1860, after Allan Robertson's death to help determine the new “Champion Golfer of Scotland

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[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

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Brian,

What set is the Groh from? I've always wanted one of those but can't remember the set name.

Thanks,

Andrew



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[Spike]

Originally Posted by Leon

Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.

"Star Candy" was first name that came to my mind, yet turned out to be a different B&W issue of that era. As noted by another commenter, "Home Run Candy" appears to be right.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/10/19/1...ss-game-cards/

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Brian,

What set is the Groh from? I've always wanted one of those but can't remember the set name.

Thanks,

Andrew.

Andrew, I'm not aware that this set has been identified.

[Leon]

PSA didn't know. My good hobby friend and member here, John Rumirez, (hey John) shed some light on these. They are 1936 Home Run Candy cards...a little larger than the S and S game card centers, which these look like.

The bottom cards were from my previous collection, showing a Home Run Candy back....

Originally Posted by Spike

"Star Candy" was first name that came to my mind, yet turned out to be a different B&W issue of that era. As noted by another commenter, "Home Run Candy" appears to be right.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/10/19/1...ss-game-cards/

[Exhibitman]

Andrew and Val: they are strip cards from a horizontally-oriented set of ten cards that use the artwork from a 1925 4 on 1 Exhibit set. Very, very rare; not all ten of the assumed cards have come up for sale over the 20+ years I've been looking. I have never seen a full strip. Here is an analogous boxing strip:



Cobb:



Simmons:



Here are some 4 on 1s using the same artwork:






Anticipating the next question, I know they aren't cut down 4 on 1 cards because the stock is completely different. Thinner and with both sides having polished white paper.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Andrew and Val: they are strip cards from a horizontally-oriented set of ten cards that use the artwork from a 1925 4 on 1 Exhibit set. Very, very rare; not all ten of the assumed cards have come up for sale over the 20+ years I've been looking. I have never seen a full strip. Here is an analogous boxing strip:

Adam, thanks for providing this interesting info. I notice that of the examples of these cards posted thus far in this thread, the players are on different teams and the cards are of different colors, except for the 3 Washington Senators players in blue color that I showed. This leads me to wonder if a strip of 10 cards was produced for each team, with each team produced in a different color. If so, then there most likely was a Sam Rice card issued in blue, for which I would trade my first born for.

[Exhibitman]

No, there were no team alignments as far as anyone knows. The strips were produced in one sequence (based on the boxing) and the 4 on 1 cards all have mixed subjects; I have never see a pure baseball one. Also, based on the boxing strip and the 4 on 1s I've seen, the duos do not vary: they follow the sequence of the strips.

I can say for certain that there was a rainbow; here are light blue and green boxing strips:



Odds are your four came from one strip, hence the single color.

Looks like you have a rainbow to keep chasing

[kcohen]

Always liked this image of The Flying Dutchman

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[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

No, there were no team alignments as far as anyone knows. The strips were produced in one sequence (based on the boxing) and the 4 on 1 cards all have mixed subjects; I have never see a pure baseball one. Also, based on the boxing strip and the 4 on 1s I've seen, the duos do not vary: they follow the sequence of the strips.

I can say for certain that there was a rainbow; here are light blue and green boxing strips:



Odds are your four came from one strip, hence the single color.

Looks like you have a rainbow to keep chasing

Great info on these Adam. Thanks, as always, for your insight. All I know is, I want one.



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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Great info on these Adam. Thanks, as always, for your insight. All I know is, I want one.



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Send me a PM w/your email; I might be able to hook you up.

[Exhibitman]

This thread is so much fun! I've always had a huge soft spot for oddball cards and premiums, so the items you guys are posting are right in my wheelhouse. Let's see more!

[danmckee]

Originally Posted by Leon

Shown before, but most collectors would have no clue what these are.

I have about a dozen of these ice cream cards. Lipset auctioned a full set once.

[danmckee]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Here is a possibly legit strip card that appears to have a relation to both the 1923 German transfer cards and the W515-2 set. As seen in the 'not mine' strip of 5, these claim to be made in Germany, and appear to have utilized modified images seen in the W515 sets. I have shown examples of these same W515-1 cards as seen in the Made in Germany strip, though I believe the larger image size W515-2 cards are a closer match. Also for comparison is an associated sheet of the 1923 German transfers, its bottom row including Cobb and Shawkey, players included in the strip shown.

Brian

I own that strip and it is 100% legit.

[Brian Van Horn]

Last two entries which differ notably in size.

[Leon]

Ducky wins the best smile contest!

[Cozumeleno]

Cool cards!

[mordecaibrown1]

1912 W-UNC Honus Wagner


1920 W-UNC Shoulderless Babe Ruth

[Hankphenom]

You guys are really bringing it with these amazing rarities. What a fun thread!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

You guys are really bringing it with these amazing rarities. What a fun thread!

Resurrection of a thread with cool cards..

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by mordecaibrown1

1912 W-UNC Honus Wagner


1920 W-UNC Shoulderless Babe Ruth

Congrats on the SCD article, Sam, and of course the cards!

https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.co...derless-cards/

[sbfinley]

1939 Coplay Foto-Fun. You don't find these often in this "undeveloped" state.

[mordecaibrown1]

Thank you Daryl!

[gonefishin]

Here is my card that I have never been able to figure out. It's on card stock and appears that it was inserted in something where it was folded 4 times if you look closely at the back. Heck, it's even autographed by Walker Cooper. Cooper played for the NY Giants from 46-49, so I'm guessing it's during that period. Any thoughts are appreciated.

[TCMA]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

1939 Coplay Foto-Fun. You don't find these often in this "undeveloped" state.

I’ve got over 80 of the negatives. Here are a few:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/48160706@N02/AUDbx3PA74


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[Casey2296]

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1911 H998 Western Playground.

Interesting Prewarcards.com link to the story on these cards.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/09/07/h...and-checklist/
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[MikeGarcia]

quite a Boston story this guy has ; last team was Brooklyn Dodgers .

" Difficult "

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