No, I do not own the legendary Honus Wagner card. I took this picture at the exhibit of Jefferson Burdick's legendary collection at the Metropolitan Museum this summer -- it's still up, through Dec. 1, and well worth the visit.
Here's Dan Barry's excellent (and humorous) take on the collection.
I thought the playoff season would be a good time to post some of the cards.
Hassan Triple Folders, Cigarette Issue, 1912
Domino Discs, Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, 1909-1912
Philadelphia Caramels, 1910
Cracker Jack Issue, c 1914-15
Christy Mathewson
Ty Cobb
Ed Sweeney
World Champions Philadelphia Athletics, Thomas Cullivan Tobacco Issue, 1910.
Don't know much about baseball players, but after seeing some of them, would have been nice to have a known a few! *wink* *wink*
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