[darwinbulldog]

I've worked on both E95 and Diamond Stars at various points. Both are pretty good answers to the question. E95 is quite possibly the most attractive of the early E sets. However, Cobb looks like he's having a peyote freak out, and Matty doesn't resemble Matty.

As far as I'm concerned the Diamond Stars are the best-looking pre-war set, period. Ruth is conspicuously absent, but as affordable as they are, compared to the other popular sets of the mid-30s, you'll be able to pick up the Diamond Stars in better condition and have enough left over to buy yourself a nice Ruth card if you like. And besides, Hornsby, Grove, and Foxx are no slouches. Really though it's the artwork on Stan Hack, Wes Ferrell, and dozens of others that really sets the Diamond Stars apart.