good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>scott</b><p> any good books on pre-war cards besides priceguides?<br /> thanks,<br /> scott<br /><br />

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>Julie</b><p>well-known whole sets from 1887--1956 (leaving Topps out).<br />Retail about 80.00, but can often be found at half-price.<br />Lipset's encyclopedia is a must. Check out re-prints at vcbc.com (is it still there?)

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>Richard</b><p>Lipset's book appears on eBay pretty regularly, too. I just bought it there this week for $36 USD w/shipping to Canada.<br /><br />Richard<br /><a href="http://www.richardarmstrong.ca" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.richardarmstrong.ca</a>

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>One that is mentioned often here is "The Monster" by Bill Heitman. <br /><br />There is a BIN for this right now:<br /><br /><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5189437712&rd=1&sspage name=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5189437712&rd=1&sspage name=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1</a><br /><br />$12 plus $4 shipping. There were 20, I just bought 1.<br /><br />Can't comment on it from experience, but have good expectations.

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>vetekbob</b><p>thanks for the heads up Dave. I just snagged one myself. I am sure it will come in handy for this newbie t206 collector <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>PASJD</b><p>It's mostly pictures, but it is a huge beautiful and incredible book, Classic Baseball Cards the Golden Era (I think it goes from 19th century through the mid 50s, mine is in the other room and I am too lazy to go look) by Frank Slocum. Long out of print but they are around, on ebay, alibris.com, etc. EDITED TO ADD: Oh I see Julie already posted about it sorry for the duplication but I can certainly add my endorsement.

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>vetekbob</b><p>When I saw Julie's post on the particular book, I started doing a search and there are a few places that have the book but prices are 130+ but if its a great book then I am all for it. I need to check half price as she said and maybe I will get lucky.<br />Robert<br><br>basicgreatguy@hotmail.com

good books on pre war cards
 

Posted By: <b>pete</b><p>I'd highly recommend the aforementioned books as well but also the Alan Hager book from the 90's is an incredible piece of work...I mean Sh#t. Sorry I couldn't resist!<br /><br />Pete in MN