Excited to have picked up this tough Collins last month. Definitely an underrated set with an amazing check list.

if botox had existed then, he'd still be pitching now (and stil exempted from spitball ban)

Always love a good strip card. This Collins has an interesting miscut, that left a very cool piece of the sheet it came from indicating the card comes from a set of 20.

My latest pick up! A well loved 1900 W.D & H.O Wills “Sports of all Nations” America card. Had this on my radar for a while. Glad to have finally landed a copy.

Just got this today — super happy to add to my pre-war collection. While Wiltse is not a HOFer, his is an interesting story! This Giants pitcher was nicknamed “Hooks” because of the movement on his curve ball. (His older brother also pitched in the majors — Snake Wiltse!)

Hooks’ 10-inning complete game no-hitter in 1908 still remains a Major League record. Plus, I love that the slab label says “Both Ears Show.”

Give these old cards a look the next time you consider spending $55 (the cost of this 114-year-old slab) on a mega box or on a random prospect card numbered to /99.