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Old 01-11-2021, 09:24 PM
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I love pre-war (WWI) cards because are they are so much more than cards- they are Americana. Almost all cards were advertising pieces, for tobacco, or candy, or bread, or alcohol, or cocoa drinks (e92 crofts cocoa). That was their real purpose, and the advertisements are a glimpse into our history and culture. There are a ton of ways to collect. My guess is you will try many different projects before you decide on something firm, and even then your eyes will wander.

Here are some of my favorite advertisements (the crofts cocoa is my favorite).
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Ryan, I share your passion for the advertising backs on pre-WWII cards. These 2 are my favorites:
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I appreciate all of these replies. They definitely have helped me focus on how I may collect.

Keep them coming.

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I appreciate all of these replies. They definitely have helped me focus on how I may collect.

Keep them coming.

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I would say the main thing is collect what YOU enjoy. Then no matter what it's all good. And if you purchase correctly the values will usually go up or hold steady. Plus you get to fondle a great collection of mini masterpieces.

I have only seen 1 of these I like more than this one and that is a toss up in itself.

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I've learned so much from www.oldcardboard.com

They have pictures, checklists, issue information and so much more. I'm sure Leon won't mind me giving them a plug.
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Thanks to all who replied. I’m excited to get started with leaning more about and purchasing prewar cards.

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Still waiting for my Collins, Tinker, Joss, Weimer, and Devlin to come in All portraits
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