A Spring 1983 hobby classic from Lew Lipset exploring the stories, rarities, variations, and enduring mysteries behind the legendary T206 set.
Post War Cards
Why four 1967 Topps Hockey and Football checklists deserve their own place in what I call the Psychedelic Era of Topps checklist design.
A rarely seen 1971 Topps Super proof sheet surfaced in a 2008 auction catalog and is the only example of its kind I’ve encountered.
Keith Olbermann’s 1985 deep dive into Topps proof cards remains one of the hobby’s earliest and most comprehensive guides to these elusive collectibles.
Why the 1967 through 1969 Topps baseball checklists remain the hobby's finest three year run, featuring legends like Mantle, Mays, Clemente, and Robinson.
A rare National Chicle Diamond Stars uncut sheet featuring cards 37-48 appeared in a 1997 Mastro auction. Has anyone seen it since?
Bob Lemke's 12 page scrapbook dedicated to 1955 Bowman remains one of the finest vintage card articles ever published.