Notebook Covers as Collectible Issues

Matt · #1 10-08-2009, 07:28 AM

Jeff - see my post above; we can probably all agree that they are collectibles. What I was trying to ask is different - Are you after all of Cobb's notebook covers as part of your Cobb collection?

ullmandds · #2 10-08-2009, 07:35 AM

I've always loved the full sized photo of cobb jumping with ball in glove. I'm guessing he just put the ball in his glove...and the photographers had him jump so they could take the photo. I also love the stadiums/background details that get cropped for the more mainstream issues!

pete

calvindog · #3 10-08-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Jeff - see my post above; we can probably all agree that they are collectibles. What I was trying to ask is different - Are you after all of Cobb's notebook covers as part of your Cobb collection?

No. At some point one has to draw a line in their collecting habits...because it can become a never-ending slippery slope otherwise.

Matt · #4 10-08-2009, 07:52 AM

Great responses guys - thanks! Keep'em coming.

Doc - that Wagner is fantastic!

Quote:

Originally Posted by calvindog

No. At some point one has to draw a line in their collecting habits...because it can become a never-ending slippery slope otherwise.

Jeff -
Where is the line for you? Is there a specific criterion these don't meet or is it more of a "feel" thing?

docpatlv · #5 10-08-2009, 07:56 AM

Thanks Matt,

The reasons I like them are the graphics are often very nice and also the prices compared to cards of the same era are only a fraction. The problem is finding them (especially without writing on the cover...I don't mind writing on the inside).

Mike

calvindog · #6 10-08-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Jeff -
Where is the line for you? Is there a specific criterion these don't meet or is it more of a "feel" thing?

I think it's a function of two things: first, yes it's a 'feel' thing. As I collect mainly baseball cards I try to stay close to that base; postcards fit that criteria, notebook covers not as much. Second, it's just a storage space issue. Notebook covers leads to x, y, z and eventually cups from Burger King featuring the 1977 Yankees. That being said, Joe D's cover looks pretty much like a T3....not much difference at all, right? Maybe if there was a more finite list of what is out there it would provide an incentive to collect them.

bcbgcbrcb · #7 10-08-2009, 09:04 AM

I really like the notebook collecting niche as it presents the opportunity to study/research items that are rarely seen as compared to the tobacco cards of the era. The size is a plus in my eyes as the player pictures are much more vivid.

bijoem · #8 10-08-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Jeff -
Where is the line for you? Is there a specific criterion these don't meet or is it more of a "feel" thing?

Matt,

Basically - if a collectible does well on the farm team (my collection), then that collectible has a shot of making it to the big leagues one day (Jeff's collection).

Joe

Vintagecatcher · #9 10-08-2009, 01:21 PM

Here's one of my Bresnahan 1910 notebook covers. They look great framed!

Patrick

sayhey24 · #10 10-09-2009, 02:34 PM

A few more baseball tablets.

sayhey24 · #11 10-09-2009, 02:40 PM

A few more.

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