Unidentified Card

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Posted By: Courtney

I've attached a scan of a Nap Lajoie card I have. I have been unable to identify what kind of card it is. I've narrowed the years to from 1909 to 1911. At first I thought it was a 1909 Dockman & Sons Gum card. However, the other Dockmans I've seen have a different back as well as saying there is a set of 50 cards. This card says it is a set of something-five..I think it says twenty-five but that area is worn off. Also, the other 1909 Dockmans have Eddie Cicotte and Cy Young listed...they are not listed on the back of this card.

Could it be some sort of reproduction or commemorative card? Any help is appreciated!

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Posted By: Craig

E102 set of 25

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Posted By: Courtney

So it is a Dockman? Is it 1909 or 1910? My Beckett's doesn't have it..or so that I can find. Is this a card I should take good care of?

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Posted By: leon

It's not a Dockman. It's an E102 Anonymous caramel card. It is fairly valuable, maybe a few hundred dollars or so, and you should take very good care of it. I am sure folks on this board would be interested in it if you were to sell it. Good luck......

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Posted By: Courtney

Thank you very much Leon. I'm just going through some of the cards I've acquired from various sources over the years. I'm new at this gig valuing gig.

Thanks again!

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Posted By: Courtney

How would I go about getting this card graded, etc.? I'm new to collecting so I apologize for my ignorant posts.

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Posted By: Paul

Here's the liks for the 3 main grading companies. I only deal with these 3. I would call them before sending the card, to see if they grade the issue.

http://www.psacard.com/

http://www.gacard.net/

http://www.sgccard.com/

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Posted By: dan mckee

Dump that Beckett and get a real catalog.

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Posted By: Rich Klein

As to what your real beef is with Beckett Publications. Nothing mad in this question, just want to find out

Regards
Rich

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Posted By: dan mckee

No beef really, Beckett is good for topps and bowman and shiny junk. Krause Standard is much better for pre-war material. I think Beckett pubs are clueless in the pre-war arena. Just my opinion, nothing personal. dan.