Let's see some postcards

[Bicem]

Honus Wagner mailed this postcard from '13 spring training to his girlfriend and future wife Bessie Bain Smith. He signed it "Jay" which I assume was a nickname between he and his girl (he was also called "Buck Jay" by certain family members later in life)

Anyway, I like the personal nature of this postcard.

[Kawika]

Love the postcard, Jeff. This photo was at auction at one of the AHs a year or so back. I didn't bid on it but saved the image.

Their wedding photo from 1916. Beautiful gal. I hope she was just sitting down.

[Bicem]

I need that photo now, thanks for posting it David!

[Jay Wolt]

Beautiful gal. I hope she was just sitting down.

That was funny!
David, hope all is well North of the Border

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by Bicem

I need that photo now, thanks for posting it David!

Can't for the life of me remember which AH had it. It's date-stamped in my computer to March 28, 2015 which at least nails down the timeframe if that's any help.

Originally Posted by Jay Wolt

David, hope all is well North of the Border

Hi Jay. Long time no see. All's well in Canada. Growing old and still howling at the moon.

[Bicem]

Love of game...

Wags

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Honus Wagner mailed this postcard from '13 spring training to his girlfriend and future wife Bessie Bain Smith. He signed it "Jay" which I assume was a nickname between he and his girl (he was also called "Buck Jay" by certain family members later in life)

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I'd guess some people called him "Jay" because of his first initial.

[jb217676]

This isn't just the baseball postcard thread! It's getting real tough to find hockey postcards with hall of fame players so I'm real happy a buddy of mine made these available to me. Nothing beats picking up your stuff in person!

• 1907-08 Pembroke Debating Club Hockey Team RPPC. Includes Hall Of Famer Frank Nighbor (Misspelled "Neighbor")
• 1908 Pembroke Lumber Kings Team Postcard. Includes Hall Of Famer Hugh Lehman (Goalie)

[Jeffrompa]

Thanks for sharing !

[T206Jim]

Framing postcards has become a serious affliction!

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[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Framing postcards has become a serious affliction!

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sweet postcards! I honestly thought that my c1913-15 Comet Photo Studios Maranville was unique, but it looks like you have one as well.

Nice looking postcards you've got there! Congrats!

[orly57]

Jim, that looks beautiful. You have some wonderful post cards. I have daydreamed of doing something like that, but certain fears have always shut down the idea. My only concerns are that they are easy to steal (rather than in a safe or safety deposit box), and the possibility of fading due to light exposure. I applaud your bravery, and love that you truly enjoy your cards in a way most of us cannot. Did you address these issues by taking any special precautions like a special tint on the glass, alarm system, bolting to the wall, etc?

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Framing postcards has become a serious affliction!

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Nice displays! Can you tell me who is in the bottom frame, top row, second from the right? And where was the photo taken at? Looks very similar to some of my RPPCs of Brooklyn players at Hot Springs.

[T206Jim]

That is Maranville, I am not sure of the location but it is circa 1912-1914. Derek may be able to tell us more.