Can anyone me out with these cards?

jayeaton

This is my first time posting on these boards, but I have been a PSA member for two years. I really enjoy reading all the informative comments about the hobby I love.

I'm relatively knowledgeable about most post war cards, especially Topps. Recently, I've been getting interested in Pre-War stuff. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with these cards in the photo. I recently acquired these in an auction lot and I'm not sure exactly the brands or years of these cards. I believe the Marichal is a late 60s hand cut issue, but unsure about the rest.

If anyone can help me out as far as brand, year, etc. I would greatly appreciate it. Extremely baffled by the Vance/Lopez/Greenberg.

Thanks for any help!!!!!!

(Players listed in the are Herb Pennock, Dazzy Vance, Al Lopez, Hank Greenberg, D. Maskell-Tennis, Jack Dempsey, Juan Marichal)

onlyanumber

XanaduNow

Jay,

I might be able to help a little. The Dempsey is a 1927 W560 Hand cut strip card. Each card in the set looks like a playing card (5 of diamonds, King of clubs, etc.). Dempsey is the joker of the set.

The tennis card is most likely from a Gallahers Sports Champions set of the 30s or possibly a Top Flight card. I would be able to tell you for certain if you could scan the backs of the card or provide any information (ie. manufacturer, card #, etc.).

I'm not too familiar with pre-war baseball so someone else here would be of better help to you but the bottom-right three cards look a little like the v137 Willard's Chocolate cards (though they're not) so I'm guessing a candy issue. Again, I'm probably wrong. No clue on the other two cards.

Let me know if you plan on selling the Dempsey. Good luck finding out about the other cards. If you do, please share.

Arthur

RedRomad275

The Marichal looks like a hand cut 1969 Nabisco Team Flakes card.

Red

jayeaton

Thanks for the help guys!

I forgot to mention that the backs are completely blank on all the cards.

I can see where the Marichal and Dempsey could be hand cut cards.

I have no attachment to any of these cards so if you are interested in the Dempsey I'd be willing to sell (being completely honest, I have no idea on the value of it). It isn't in the best shape (PSA 2/3 max), no creases, pretty soft corners, a bit wavy as well.

Thanks!

XanaduNow

Jay,

The hand-cut cards are supposed to be blank backed but I'm really stumped on that tennis card now. It looks straight out of a UK tobacco set from the 30s but those almost always have the manufacturer, # and other info on the back.

As far as the Dempsey goes, the only one I've seen for sale on ebay was graded AUTHENTIC by PSA. It was sharp with straight cuts and corners but because it didn't have all of the red on the side borders it got a AUTH grade. It went unsold at $9.99 (yes, I AM kicking myself for missing the auction ). If you would feel more comfortable putting it up on auction just shoot me the link. I'd feel more comfortable about it if I knew I paid fair-market value for it.

Let me know what you want to do and good luck on the other cards. You may even want to try the nonsport forum for that tennis card. Many more pre-war UK tobacco card collectors over there. I'm also willing to bet that MorrellMan can tell you exactly what it is on first look. He really knows his stuff.

Arthur

jayeaton

Thanks for the help Arthur!

Send me a message if you are interested in the Dempsey. I have no problem selling/trading it to you.

Thanks again!