| Before There Was
Bubble Gum: Our Favorite Pre-World War I Cards chronicles the
history of baseball cards from the latter part of the 19th century
up until WWI. Prior to the popularity of "bubble gum cards," which
refers to baseball cards issued in packs of bubble gum throughout
the mid to late 20th century, there were a great deal of baseball
cards issued alongside other products. This book covers those cards
that came packaged with tobacco, cigarettes, caramels, clothing,
and other products. Compared to the famed Topps and Bowman sets of
the 1950's, little to nothing is known about these early cards.
This book touches on the more well-known sets, such as the T206's
and Cracker Jack cards, and also delves into the lesser known sets,
such as the Boston Store or Tango Egg cards. Regardless as to
whether you're an avid card collector or just a general history
buff, this book will surely educate you on a fascinating group of
sports cards. The author, Dean Hanley, is an authority on vintage
sports and has written many articles on the topic. Mr. Hanley is
the founder of DeansCards.com, and with well-over one million
vintage cards in inventory, DeansCards.com is the largest seller of
vintage cards on the web. |
