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Originally Posted by spec
Burdick did not use the N prefix for 19th century cards, simply referring to them by number. Burdick's N designation was used for Central and South American cards. The E designation was for Early candy and gum cards, as opposed to R for Recent candy and gum cards. The W category was not short for anything, just a catchall for what he called Album cards.
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I believe the N designation came from Sugar's,
The Sports Collectors Bible, last (4th edition) was 1984. Some other designations came from there too. Then again, we don't know where at least one, and I am sure more, came from. I don't know if these are on the bay now but I would recommend the 4th edition for reading enjoyment. And For anyone that collects pre-war I strongly recommend a copy of the ACC too. They both make invaluable resources.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...Bible&_sacat=0
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