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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 11h

From a 2012 Lelands lot of early Topps promos — a photo labeled “Sears Roebuck” featuring a Topps Party Pak, Tattoo novelties, and Bazooka bubble gum!

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 18h

Here's another really tough wrapper I missed out on a few months ago on eBay: The 1973 (or '72?) Ugly Stickers Scanlens (Australia) version. With shipping, it went for just $62.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 20h

Newsletter 94 is out! Highlighting Wilt’s Rare 1978 7-Eleven Magic Motion Card, a few oddball archive updates, and an Interesting 1952 Topps Baseball Proof Panel.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 1d

I’d rank the 1961–62 Parkhurst Hockey wrapper in the Top-5 vintage wrapper designs. Agree or disagree?

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

From Allan Kaye’s Sports Cards news & Price Guide July 1992 issue: Marshal Fogel’s second piece discussing collecting Mickey Mantle cards of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Full scan, on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/mickey-mantl...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 1d

Got scissors? #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 1d

Today, in my 93rd Newsletter: a smorgasbord of items from Lelands' Pop Up Auction, links to hobby news, and a Clean Sweep Auctions recap that brought back memories of a near-complete Bowman/Topps signed Mantle run!

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 3d

Nine 1962 Topps Baltimore Colts printing plates sold in 2009; the Unitas plate stayed with the original buyer. See each plate alongside its final card from TCDB. #cardsky

On the blog: www.postwarcards.com/1962-topps-b...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

Superstar prices soar - 1986 Jordan Rookie: $350!

PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

Every Thursday in The Post War Cards Newsletter, I share links to some of the best recent hobby writing. Here’s this week’s lineup

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

New series...just out! These guys any good? #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

From Allan Kaye’s Sports Cards news & Price Guide July 1992 issue: Marshal Fogel’s second piece discussing collecting Mickey Mantle cards of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Full scan, on the blog: www.postwarcards.com/mickey-mantl...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 2d

Rickey Henderson Proof Passion & The 1983 Topps Winning Line-Up Baseball Game Card Sheet, today, in Newsletter 92! #cardsky

Check it out here: postwarcards.substack.com/p/the-post-w...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 3d

Kids will "Rubdown" BASEBALL RUBDOWNS on their school books, walls, doors, bikes or any of a hundred places... #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 5d

No PSA 10s. Just 65 PSA 9s. The 1969 Topps Deckle Edge set might be the most condition-sensitive issue in the hobby.

Read more: www.postwarcards.com/the-impossib...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 3d

Not quite a million bucks yet, huh? #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 3d

Nine 1962 Topps Baltimore Colts printing plates sold in 2009; the Unitas plate stayed with the original buyer. See each plate alongside its final card from TCDB. #cardsky

On the blog: www.postwarcards.com/1962-topps-b...

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 3d

When the Slab Says 10: Mario Lemieux’s OPC Rookie, today, in Newsletter 91! #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 4d

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 4d

From an August 2002 auction catalog, a few GAI "1st Graded" 1952 Topps baseball cards (part of a complete set of Red Backs, Black Backs, plus Page and Sain variations). #cardsky

PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 4d

Goldin's Fall Vintage Elite Auction & The 1953 Satchel Paige Proof Photo Used For His 1977 Glossy Greats Card, today, in the 90th Post War Cards Newsletter!!! #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 5d

Oh. Interesting. Thanks for sharing that!!!!

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 5d

It’s a real thing!

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 5d

The January 1997 issue of Sports Card Trader...so much to unpack from the cover: Topps’ resurgence, Iverson’s rookie year, 1996 Football Starting Lineups, and a T206 Wagner. All the hobby feels. #cardsky

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PostWarCards @postwarcards.bsky.social · 5d

The special "rounded corner" 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle variation, sold by Mastro in December 2005 😉 #cardsky

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