The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2." Set size was increased to 407 cards. Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years. For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player. The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards. Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics. The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352. Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set. They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Crude color drawing of player, name, position, team and league below, card number in lower portion of image area. Back: Blank.

Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

Complete set of 88 cards in mint condition.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Complete Box of 36 HERE'S BO trading card bubble gum wax packs. Each of the 36 packs contains 8 cards, 1 poster, and 1 stick of bubble gum. All packs new and unopened. Box measures 7-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 2-1/2". (c) and/or TM 1981 Fleer, Svengali Prod. Inc., and Stanford Blum Enterprises, Inc.

5 3/4" by 8". Front: Full color lithograph with wide gray border. Back: Player biography and advertisement for smoking tobacco. Obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill cigarettes.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

This is a Wilson brand size L New York Giants #17 Jersey signed by Plaxico Burress himself and authenticated by Fanatics Authentic. Everything is sewn on the jersey. It is hand-signed in black felt tip pen. The jersey is in near mint to mint condition and is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity and hologram with 0386631 number.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

This card is one of 407 cards in the 1952 Topps set, the largest set of its day- both in number of cards and physical dimensions of the cards. Cards in this set are 2-5/8” by 3-3/4” with a hand-colored black and white photo on front. Major baseball card innovations presented in the set include the first-ever use of color team logos as part of the design, and the inclusion of stats for the previous season and overall career on the backs. A major variety in the set is that the first 80 cards can be found with backs printed entirely in black or black and red. Backs entirely in black command a $10-15 premium. Card numbers 311-407 were printed in limited supplies and are extremely rare.

The 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats set consists of 78 of the game's top players from the past, plus a card of Ted Williams, who was in his final major league season. The cards are standard size (2-1/2" by 3-1/2") and feature color photos inside blue, green, red or yellow borders. The card backs carry a short player biography plus career hitting or pitching statistics. Unissued cards with a Pepper Martin back (#80), but with another player pictured on the front are in existence.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.

The first ever set of Topps Baseball Cards appeared as a subset of 19 cards from an issue of 252 "Magic Photo" cards. The set takes its name from the self-developing nature of the cards. The cards were blank on the front when first taken out from the wrapper. By spitting on the wrapper and holding it to the card while exposing it to light, the black and white photo would appear. Measuring 7/8" by 1 1/2", the cards are very similar to Topps 1956 "Hocus Focus" cards.

5 3/4" by 8". Front: Full color lithograph with wide gray border. Back: Player biography and advertisement for smoking tobacco. Obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill cigarettes.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

1 3/8" by 2 1/4" Numbered. Front: Color player drawing set against colored background with player name and card number below. Back: Blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

Incomplete Box of Classic Monster Trucks collector card packs. There are 34 out of 36 packs. Each of the 34 packs contains 12 cards. All 34 packs new and unopened. Box measures 8-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 2-1/4". (c) 1990 Classic Games, Inc. and Monster Truck Racing Association.

The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

Complete Box of 36 DUNE trading card bubble gum wax packs. Each of the 36 packs contains 10 cards, 1 sticker, and 1 stick of bubble gum. All packs new and unopened. Box measures 7-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/2". (c) 1984 Fleer and Dino De Laurentiis Corp.

Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.

2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait. Back: Player's name, position and details about player.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Little is known about the origin of this 50-card set issued in 1914 and designated as E224 in the American Card Catalog. Measuring 2 3/8" by 3 1/2", the front of the cards feature sepia-toned photos with the player's name in capital letters and his team below in parentheses. The back carries a biography and nmost cards, though not all, include year-by-year statistics at the bottom. The words "Texas Tommy" appear at the top, apparently referring to the sponsor of the set, although it is still unclear who or what "Texas Tommy" was, and despite its name, most examples of this set have been found in northern California. There is also a second variety of the set, smaller in size (1 7/8" by 3") which are borderless pictures with a glossy finish.

5 1/2" by 2 1/4" Front: Player photos on either end, with action scene in the middle. Back: Player biographies and action description.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

This is a size Large Chase Authentics/Wilsons Leather Brand #8 Budweiser leather jacket signed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in silver felt tip pen under the clear protective oval layer on the left side. This is a limited edition of 1,000 of which this is number 428. The jacket includes the Stenier Certificate of Authenticity card.

2 1/2" by 3 1/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, player name and details beneath. Back: Blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

Sealed box of COCA-COLA trading card packs with Sprint phone cards/cels.  Boxes measure 8-3/4" x 5-1/4" x 1-3/4". (c) 1996 The Coca-Cola Company and The Score Board, Inc.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo with card number and player name below. Back: Advertisement.

The 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats set consists of 78 of the game's top players from the past, plus a card of Ted Williams, who was in his final major league season. The cards are standard size (2-1/2" by 3-1/2") and feature color photos inside blue, green, red or yellow borders. The card backs carry a short player biography plus career hitting or pitching statistics. Unissued cards with a Pepper Martin back (#80), but with another player pictured on the front are in existence.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

1 3/4" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Player photo, player name in black strip beneath. Back: Blank.

The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.

1 3/8" by 2 3/4" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player photo, name and position beneath, with "SMOKE AND CHEW YUM-YUM TOBACCO" and "A. Beck & Co. Chicago, Ill". Back: Blank.

1 3/4" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Player photo, player name in black strip beneath. Back: Blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

1 3/8" by 2 1/2" Numbered. Front: Black and white player photo, name and card number beneath. Back: Player's name with brief phrase describing player.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

4 3/4" by 7 3/4". Front: Sepia/Black and White player pose with player name and team. Back: blank.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

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For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

4 3/4" by 7 3/4". Front: Sepia/Black and White player pose with player name and team. Back: blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

3 1/4" by 2 1/6" Unnumbered. Front: Sepia-toned photograph with player's name in script Back: blank.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

2 sealed boxes of GI JOE trading card packs. 72 packs total. Each pack contains 12 trading cards. Boxes measure 7-3/4" x 5-1/4" x 2". (c) 1991 Hasbro, Inc. and Impel Marketing Inc.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

Incomplete box of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL collector card wax packs. There are 33 out of 36 packs. Each of the 33 packs contains 10 cards, 1 sticker, and 1 stick of gum. All 33 packs new and unopened. Box measures 7-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 2-1/4". (c) Topps and 1982 Universal City Studios, Inc.

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The 1953 Bowman Black and White set is similar in all respects to the 1953 Color set except that it lacks color. Purportedly, high costs in producing the color series forced Bowman to issue the set in black and white. Sixty-four cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4", comprise the set.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

Bowman reverted back to a 252-card set in 1952, but retained the card size (2-1/16" by 3-1/8") employed the preceding year. The cards, which are color art reproductions of actual photographs, feature a facsimile autograph on the fronts.

2 1/2" by 3 1/2" Un-Numbered. Front: Sepia player portrait, name and position below, team above. Back: Blue pattern design.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

The card issued as part of the very rare "Big Eater" set, issued circa 1911. The set includes only members of the Pacific Coast League Sacramento Solons. The black and white cards are unnumbered and measure 2-1/8" by 4" and feature action photos. The lower part of the card contains a three-line caption that includes the player's last name, team designation (abbreviated to "Sac'to"), and the promotional line: "He Eats 'Big Eaters'." (Although the exact origin is undetermined, it is believed that "Big Eaters" were a candy novelty.)

1911 Big Eater Candy Checklist:
Arellanes
Baum
Byram
Danzig
Fitzgerald
Gaddy
Heister
Hunt
Kerns
La Longe
Lerchen
Lewis
Mahoney
Nebinger
O’Rourke
Shinn
Thomas
Thompson
Thornton
Van Buren

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

Bowman Gum Co.'s premiere set was produced in 1948, making it one of the first major issues of the post war period. Forty-eight black and white cards comprise the set, with each card measuring 2-1/6" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs, printed in black ink on grey stock, include the card number and the player's name, team, position, and a short biography. Twelve cards (#'s 7, 8, 13, 16, 20, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 34) were printed in short supply when they were removed from the 36-card printing sheet to make room for the set's high numbers (#'s 37-48). These 24 cards command a higher price than the remaining cards in the set.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

2 1/8" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Black and white player portrait. Back: Player's name, position and details about player.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.

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1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Probably the least popular of all Topps products among parents and teachers, the Topps Tattoos were delightful little items on the reverse of the wrappers of "Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum." The entire wrapper was 1-9/16" by 3-1/2". The happy owner simply moistened his skin and applied the back of the wrapper to the wet spot. Presto—out came a "tattoo' in color (although often blurred by running colors). The set offered 96 tattoo possibilities of which 55 were players, 16 teams, 15 action shots, and 10 autographed balls. Surviving specimens are very rare today.

1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

Little is known about the origin of this 50-card set issued in 1914 and designated as E224 in the American Card Catalog. Measuring 2 3/8" by 3 1/2", the front of the cards feature sepia-toned photos with the player's name in capital letters and his team below in parentheses. The back carries a biography and nmost cards, though not all, include year-by-year statistics at the bottom. The words "Texas Tommy" appear at the top, apparently referring to the sponsor of the set, although it is still unclear who or what "Texas Tommy" was, and despite its name, most examples of this set have been found in northern California. There is also a second variety of the set, smaller in size (1 7/8" by 3") which are borderless pictures with a glossy finish.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

5 3/4" by 8". Front: Full color lithograph with wide gray border. Back: Player biography and advertisement for smoking tobacco. Obtained by mailing in coupons found in Turkey Red, Fez and Old Mill cigarettes.

In 1951, Bowman increased the number of cards in its set for the 3rd consecutive year when it issued 324 cards. The cards are, like 1950, color art reproductions of actual photographs but now measure 2-1/16" by 3-1/8" in size. The player's name is situated in a small, black box on the card front. Several of the card fronts are enlargements of the 1950 version. The high-numbered series of the set (#'s 253-324), which includes the rookie cards of Mantle and Mays, are the scarcest of the issue.

2 1/2" x 3 1/2". No identifying marks, such as trademark or copyrights, to indicate the set was produced by Topps.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Over a two year period, Fleer issued another set utilizing the Baseball Greats theme. The 154-card set was issued in two series and features a color player portrait against a color background. The player's name is located in a pennant set at the bottom of the card. The card backs feature orange and black on white stock and contain player biographical and statistical information. The cards measure 2-1/2"by 3-1/2" in size. The second series cards (#'s 89-154) were issued in 1962.

The 1954 Bowman set consists of 224 full color cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4". It is believed that contractual problems caused the pulling of card #66 (Ted Williams) from the set, creating one of the most sought-after scarcities of the postwar era. The Williams card was replaced by Jim Piersall (who is also #210) in subsequent print runs. The set contains over 40 variations, most involving statistical errors on the card backs that were corrected. On most cards neither variation carries a premium value as both varieties appear to have been printed in equal amounts. The complete set price does not include all of the variations of #66 Williams.

The 1914 Zeenut cards measure 2" x 3" x 3 1/2" without the coupon and feature black and white photos on a gray, borderless background. 146 different poses have been found. The backs are blank.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Box of SGT. PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB bubble gum wax trading card packs. One pack is missing, so there are 35 out of 36 packs. Each of the 35 packs contains 7 full color photos and 1 stick of gum. All 35 packs are unopened. Box measures 8-1/4" x 5-1/4" x 2-1/4". (c) 1978 Donruss and Stigwood Group, Ltd.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

For 1957, Topps reduced the size of its cards to the now-standard 2-1/2" by 3-1/2."  Set size was increased to 407 cards.  Another change came in the form of the use of real color photographs as opposed to the hand-colored black and whites of previous years.  For the first time since 1954, there are also cards with more than one player.  The two, "Dodger Sluggers" and "Yankees Power Hitters" began a trend toward the increased use of multiple-player cards.  Another first-time innovation, found on the backs, is complete player statistics.  The scarce cards in the set are not the highest numbers, but rather numbers 265-352.  Four unnumbered checklist cards were issued along with the set.  They are quite expensive and are not included in the complete set prices quoted below.

1 3/4" by 2 5/8" Un-Numbered. Front: Player photo, player name in black strip beneath. Back: Blank.

1 3/4" by 2 3/8" Un-Numbered. Stamp originally from a single sheet of 30 with an album, issued in commemoration of the 1943 World Series win. Full color with player's name in white on a red strip at bottom.

2 1/4" by 3 5/8". Front: Player photo on a plain white background, player last name and "Pittsburgh" in black in lower corner, along with credit line "Photo by Johnston." Back: Black and white with checklist and ticket redemption details.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

1 7/8" by 2 5/8". Front: Colorized photo. Back: Player's name.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.

The 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats set consists of 78 of the game's top players from the past, plus a card of Ted Williams, who was in his final major league season. The cards are standard size (2-1/2" by 3-1/2") and feature color photos inside blue, green, red or yellow borders. The card backs carry a short player biography plus career hitting or pitching statistics. Unissued cards with a Pepper Martin back (#80), but with another player pictured on the front are in existence.

Little is known about the origin of this 50-card set issued in 1914 and designated as E224 in the American Card Catalog. Measuring 2 3/8" by 3 1/2", the front of the cards feature sepia-toned photos with the player's name in capital letters and his team below in parentheses. The back carries a biography and nmost cards, though not all, include year-by-year statistics at the bottom. The words "Texas Tommy" appear at the top, apparently referring to the sponsor of the set, although it is still unclear who or what "Texas Tommy" was, and despite its name, most examples of this set have been found in northern California. There is also a second variety of the set, smaller in size (1 7/8" by 3") which are borderless pictures with a glossy finish.

The 1953 Bowman Black and White set is similar in all respects to the 1953 Color set except that it lacks color. Purportedly, high costs in producing the color series forced Bowman to issue the set in black and white. Sixty-four cards, which measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/4", comprise the set.

The first set of current major league players featuring actual color photographs, the 160 card 1953 Bowman Color set remains one of the most popular issues of the postwar era. The set is greatly appreciated for its uncluttered look; card fronts that contain no names, teams or facsimile autographs.

The 80-card 1959 Fleer set tells of the life of baseball great Ted Williams, from his childhood years up to 1958. The full-color cards measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" in size and make use of both horizontal and vertical formats. The card backs, all designed horizontally, contain a continuing biography of Williams. Card #68 was withdrawn from the set early in production and is scarce. Counterfeit cards of #68 have been produced and can be distinguished by a cross-hatch pattern which appears over the photo on the card fronts

1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

The nearly 525 cards comprising the T206 set are among the most popular of the early tobacco card issues.

Front: Player depicted in color lithograph against a color background, name at lower border with city and league.

Back: Ad for one of 16 brands of cigarettes.

Bowman produced its final baseball card set as an independent card maker in 1955, a popular issue which has color player photographs placed inside a television set design. The set consists of 320 cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-3/3" in size. High-numbered cards (#'s 225-320) appear to have replaced certain low-numbered cards on the press sheets and are somewhat scarcer. The high series includes 31 umpire cards.

In 1949, Bowman increased the size of its issue to 240 numbered cards. The cards, which measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2 inch are black and white photos over-printed with various pastel colors. Beginning with card #109 in the set, Bowman inserted the players' names on the card fronts. Twelve cards (#'s 4, 78, 83. 84, 88, 98, 109, 124, 127, 132 and 143), which were produced in the first four series of printings, were reprinted in the seventh series with either a card front or a back modification. These variations are noted in the checklist that follows. Card #'s 1-3 and 5-73 can be found with either white or grey backs. The complete set of value in the following checklist does not include the higher priced variation cards.

The quality of the 1950 Bowman issue showed a marked improvement over the company's previous efforts. The cards are beautiful color art reproductions of actual photographs and measure 2-1/16" by 2-1/2" in size. The card backs include the same type of information as found in the previous year's issue but are designed in a horizontal format. Cards found in the first two series of the set (#'s 1-72) are the scarcest in the issue. The backs of the final 72 cards in the set (#'s 181-252) can be found with or without the copyright line at the bottom of the card, the "without" version being the less common.