Favorite sets of the 1920's?

[PolarBear]

I have a pretty good understanding of the tobacco and candy issues up to the 1915 CJ's, and a pretty good understanding of the gum era, 1933 Goudey to modern cards.

But the issues in between are pretty much just a big dull black and white cloud of odd candy and ice cream issues to me.

So, what are your favorite sets of the period? Is there anything exciting at all to collect from that era or is it, as I perceive it, the no-mans-land of card collecting?

[Kawika]

"The no-mans-land of card collecting." Good way to put it, compared to what came before and after. Some nice Exhibits in the '20's and some nifty Cuban issues if you're into the esoteric.

[Zach Wheat]

Interesting you say that. Although I mainly collect T sets & other sets before & after this period, some of my favorite cards come from this era. In particular the Exhibits. The photos depict an incredible array of action shots. And those facial expressions......

The following is one of my favorite shots.

M Wheat

[rhettyeakley]

The 1920's are one of my absolute favorite's to collect for exact reason everyone else hates them. Relatively difficult cards to find with with real photo images which I prefer over some artists rendition that both came before and after them. I must live in a B & W world because I don't mind the lack of color at all.

I personally prefer the E121 & related issues the most from this era...

[fkw]

1926-29 "PC back" Exhibits

[Jacklitsch]

1928 Star Player Candy

[glchen]

I think the 1921-22 E121's are underrated. Here's my beater Ruth from that set.

[ctownboy]

Personally, I think a lot of sets from the 1920's are for true collectors. Here is what I mean by that.

If you have the money, putting together a T205, T206, Cracker Jack, Goudey or Diamond Stars set can be done fairly quickly and your set/s can be in fairly nice condition. That can not be said for some of the sets from the 1920's.

With only a few cards known for some of the Curtis Ireland and Star Player Candy players, even if you have a lot of money it would still take years to complete a set. Unless, of course, you beat the bushes and flushed out cards that old time or off line collectors have in their possession.

That is why I LOVE to hear people say that sets from the 1920's are uninteresting or are from "no man's land". Because when I get the money, I can start collecting those issues again and not have as much competition for them.

David

Curtis Ireland E. H. Sheely

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by glchen

I think the 1921-22 E121's are underrated. Here's my beater Ruth from that set.

I didn't know Ruth played for New Orleans.

[Mollys Dad]

Always admired this set from the 20's...

[Qcards]

A great 1920's issue....

[Brian Van Horn]

Qcards,

Wow! I have only owned one from that series.

[DaveH]

Love that bat.

dh

[smtjoy]

Love the 20's cards, a few of my favorites-

[PolarBear]

Great cards everyone!

Looking through them, the exhibits do seem to stand out.