This set may be incorrectly dated since Rogers Hornsby didn't join the Cubs until 1929.
Chicago Cubs 1927 or 1929 Playing Cards Checklist
| Player |
| Kiki Cuyler |
| Rogers Hornsby |
| Guy Bush |
Uncut sheets measuring 7" x 11"
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
1927 W560 Playing Cards Chicago Cubs or is it?
Despite being assigned a "W" number in the American Card Catalog, this "strip" card series was actually released as four distinct uncut sheets measuring 7" x 11" with 16 subjects each. The collection features both non-sport celebrities and athletes. The backs are made of a tannish-gray card stock. W560 cards can be discovered with red ink (Hearts and Diamonds), black ink (Clubs and Spades), or a rarer version that showcases both red and black ink on each card. Additionally, the front card stock may vary in color from yellowish to pinkish.
This set may be incorrectly dated since Rogers Hornsby didn't join the Cubs until 1929.
This set may be incorrectly dated since Rogers Hornsby didn't join the Cubs until 1929.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
1910 E105 Mello-Mint Chicago Cubs
Produced by the Texas Gum Company in TX, the 50 card Mello-Mint collection is designated E105. The cards features color player portraits printed inside of a while border. Printed within the border near the bottom of the card is the player's name, position and team name. These cards do share the same player poses as the E101 and E92 sets.
The card backs feature a logo and advertisement in green ink from "Smith's Mello-Mint - The Texas Gum Company." Also inscribed on the back is the message "This picture is one of the series of 50 base ball players, one of which is wrapped with each 5 cent package of Smith's Mello-Mint Gum."
Because Mello-Mints are printed on such thin stock, they are usually found crinkled or creased.
Frank Chance-$7200
Johnny Evers-$7200
Joe Tinker-$7200
Heinie Zimmerman-$3200
The card backs feature a logo and advertisement in green ink from "Smith's Mello-Mint - The Texas Gum Company." Also inscribed on the back is the message "This picture is one of the series of 50 base ball players, one of which is wrapped with each 5 cent package of Smith's Mello-Mint Gum."
Because Mello-Mints are printed on such thin stock, they are usually found crinkled or creased.
Chicago Cubs Checklist
Frank Chance-$7200Johnny Evers-$7200
Joe Tinker-$7200
Heinie Zimmerman-$3200
Sunday, September 16, 2012
1909-12 PX7 Sweet Caporal Domino Discs
Starting in 1909 by Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, this series came to be known as Domino Discs due to their back design. Though 129 different players are included, hundreds of different front and back combos account for. Card size: 1-1/8 Diameter. The fronts are player protraits with eaiter a red, blue or green background. Backs have a white donimo printed on the back and are not numbered. The discs are cardboard with a metal rim around the edge.
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