Old judge baseball card book

In this guide we break down how to determine baseball card values and why or why not they may be worth so much. The n172 old judge baseball card set contains 25 halloffamers, including. For example, common 1909 t206 cards are worth something while many common cards printed in the 1980s are not. Boyd and harris do a great job of conveying what makes sports cards so much fun and innocent. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cards trading card database has prices achieved from actual card sales, not estimates.

The n172 old judge baseball card set consists of approximately 500 unnumbered cards that measure 1716 by 212. In all, there were 49 issues and 2 supplements, both issued in 1986. There are many exceptions to this rule, too many to list, but in general this is true. Phenomenal smith, philadelphia athletics, baseball card. And the vintage card prices guide may have more recent marketbased values to judge your cards price. Goodwin and brother, the company was founded before the american civil war. A trio of authors jay miller, joe gonsowski and richard masson have provided serious students of 19th century baseball and card collecting with this 457 page hardback book covering nearly every aspect of the cards issued over a 5year period 18861890 by. Free online baseball card price guide baseball card. The pictures in a newspaper or magazine, or on most 20th century baseball cards are photomechanical reproductions of photographs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The n172 old judge set, produced in the late 1800s, is often considered to be one of the first baseball sets. Old judge cigarette card series depicting baseball players. Compared to 20th century cards, old judges are quite rare.

The old judge new york giants n167 baseball card set was released in 1886. His card, as identified in the excellent book, the photographic baseball cards. Regardless of what you see, or do not see in the images, this is the most current inventory and price list for old judge baseball cards on this site. However, looking for specific players is the difficult part. Pre1900 baseball cards 18301899 124 prewar baseball cards 19001941 868. Tom faith s articles on goudeys, in particular, are especially good. The n172 old judge issued by the goodwin company was one of the original and most significant baseball card sets ever issued. Almost all of the content came from lipset himself, although he did have occasional guest writers. Old judge tobacco card pricing daves vintage baseball cards. Information on the old judge and mayo cards here is where you will find up to date price information. See more ideas about old baseball cards, baseball cards and baseball. But knowing how to judge condition for yourself is an important skill whether youre selling or buying new material. A judge presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. Baseball cards, 18871914, card sets in chronological order.

The most valuable baseball cards in the hobby can easily fetch six and seven figure price levels these days think about that for a second. Issued continuously from 1887 to 1890, the goodwin companys old judge baseball series depicts hundreds of ballplayers from more than 40 major and minor. Old judge cigarette card series depicting baseball players from american clubs summary each photograph shows 24 uncut cigarette cards depicting baseball players from american clubs posing in various field positions. The images in this book, for example, are not actual photographs but computer prints. Most old cards with advertisinglike big league chewing gum, cracker jack and othersappeal not only to the baseball card market but to collectors of advertising as well and this can add to the confusion over new and old. It was known for its cigarette brands gypsy queen and old judge. Most books on baseball cards, for example, at least mention the. You can also take a look at the n173 anson cabinet we are buying buying buying important information about ordering, and faq.

Everything you need to know about grading vintage baseball cards. Dont let a holy grail baseball card or a memorabilia piece be the. Normally, the older a baseball card is the more likely it will have higher value. The trading card database browse baseball basketball boxing football gaming golf hockey misc sports mma multisport nonsport racing soccer tennis wrestling. The mid1800s issue contains at least 2,300 different poses. Old cardboard website sponsor home ncards dcards ecards fcards mcards rcards tcards wcards postcards pins game cards foreign others list of all sets by year.

Lew lipset published the old judge newsletter from 1985 through 1994. Finding any old judge card really isnt that hard to do. Ships in brand new white box perfect for gift giving. But follow these five steps and youll be better off than most. What began as a trek through a box of old baseball cards soon became a blog, cardboard gods, that you can still. If you come across your own cache of n172 old judge cards or ojs as their enthusiasts refer to them, your first step should be to buy a magnificent coffee table book.

This book is a musthave reference for anyone collecting baseball cards, tobacco memorabillia, including the old judge cigarette n172 baseball card set. To be used as advertising insert cards for old judge cigarettes. The early tobacco cards varied in design and format, with the typical size measuring roughly 2 58. In 1890, the company was merged, along with four others, into james buchanan dukes american tobacco company to create an american monopoly on tobacco product. Everything you need to know about grading vintage baseball. N172 old judge type reprint sets all 4 series larry fritsch cards. How i learned that its okay to overpay for a holy grail baseball card or a.

Essentially, it boiled down to trying to identify the player on the card. To fully appreciate your collection, you need to know exactly what youve got. Recently, i received an email from a collector, who was looking for some help with an old judge card. Louis browns and detroit wolverines psagraded complete set 18. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. Many are downright difficult, as in the case of this collectors card. This prerookie card of ruth is one of rarest cards in the hobby with 10 copies known to exist and can be found with either blue or red borders. The set consisted of 12 baseball cards and each card from the 1886 old judge new york giants n167 baseball card set is listed below. If you want to be accurate, the old judge set is no more a set than the 1952present topps cards are a set.

Issued continuously from 1887 to 1890, the goodwin companys old judge baseball series depicts hundreds of ballplayers from more than 40 major and minor le. It goes way beyond just looking up a cards book value. Several pitfalls for collecting old judge baseball cards. Find great deals on ebay for old judge baseball card. Old baseball cards virginia southern usa history sketches. The book is beautifully put together, hard bound with dust jacket, and contains almost 500 pages packed with over 2500 photographs of the players and teams of the late 1880s. Buy 188790 old judge n172 sports cards online baseball card. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Each year one or more sets were put out, many not just baseball cards but including boxers, actors, other athletes, etc. Buy 188790 n172 old judge baseball cards, sell 188790.

The old judge baseball cards issued between 18871890 were some of the first mainstream baseball cards created. Subscribe to baseball online price guide and get the latest and accurate. Another book with several editions, the great american baseball card flipping, trading and bubble gum book dates back to 1973 and could be credited as being the first book to reflect on baseball card collecting, much like may hobby bloggers do today. The old judge newsletter by lew lipset the trader speaks. Ned williamson posing for 1887 old judge baseball card. If youre looking for any random, runofthemill old judge card, its very easy to find one online. The aim is to provide factual information from the marketplace to help collectors. New listing 1995 signature rookies old judge t95 series baseball set cards 6. The browns champions cards from the n172 set refer to the players from the 1886 st. Includes at least one original unopened pack of topps vintage baseball cards that is at least 25 years old.

This book is a musthave reference for anyone collecting baseball cards, tobacco memorabillia, including the old judge cigarette n172 baseball card set, which is arguably the first comprehensive set of baseball cards ever issued. Make sure to correctly identify the players, sets, and the. Baseball card price guide prices from actual card sales. Tucker, base, baltimore orioles the old judge series of baseball cards was. Ross is the founder of old sports cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years.

Winning the 128yearold old judge baseball card lottery. In early 1914, jack dunn of the minor league baltimore orioles signed ruth to a professional baseball contract. People are spending as much on old pieces of cardboard as most people spend on a house. The great american baseball card flipping book captures better than any other piece of pop culture the true essence of collecting cards in those more innocent. Title phenomenal smith, philadelphia athletics, baseball card portrait other title old judge n172 contributor names. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open court.