Collecting 19th Century Woodcuts vs. 20th Century Original Photos

[bcbgcbrcb]

Well, I have decided to make a compromise with myself.

I am going to keep the scarcer woodcuts that I really like (including the 1879-80 NY Clippers) and replace the others with cards or some other type of collectible.

[aquarius31]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I am going to keep the scarcer woodcuts that I really like (including the 1879-80 NY Clippers) and replace the others with cards or some other type of collectible.

Hi Phil, I think that's a good approach. As both Doug and Barry have mentioned, the woodcuts are under appreciated and as a result also under valued especially compared to 'cards.' That doesn't mean that they are less collectable and as you know, the tough ones are highly desirable and very rarely come up in auctions.

I collect both cards and woodcuts. I definitely look at the woodcuts much more often than my cards. While I consider both an art form, I think size matters and the larger woodcuts (whether cut out of NY Clippers) or a full page print are truly impressive.

[mcap100176]

Derek - since Phil and I both live in NJ, I get them for free! Especially since you are from Boston, we don't take too kindly to your kind around these parts!

I would keep the woodcuts. Is there such a thing as "too big of a collection?" A majority of the time, the woodcuts are more interesting to look at than cards.