Archive - Pre-War Prints | Preserving Baseball History

2024 Last Chance Archive Sale

By request, we're making available the remainder of the prints left over from previous sales. In this sale you'll find both the color proofs we reviewed as part of the printing process, and original run prints held back in case they were needed as replacements because of shipping damage. Printer's Proofs (P/P) are numbered out of 5. Because these are true proofs, note that colors may vary slightly from the final edition. All numbered prints are part of the original Edition runs. These are not reprints! Available until sold out. <br><br>Editions not shown have already sold out. Select a print to see a full size image.

$18.00 - $22.00

Reproduction Polo Grounds Subway Sign Circa 1930's-50's

Christy Mathewson Tuxedo Tobacco Advertising Sign

"1914-15" J.H. Dugan Series 1 Set (6 Cards)

The artwork for these beautiful cards is taken from a cabinet-size set of 1914-15 calendar cards, of which only one example is known to the hobby. What could have been a highly desirable Dead Ball Era issue, it appears the calendar cards never left the proof stage.<br> <br>But what if this art had been released as contemporary-sized cards? With full-color art, a rare Joe Jackson, and a high percentage of Hall of Famers, we believe they deserve to see the light of day in this format as “a set that never was”.<br><br>Set of 6 cards plus a numbered header card measuring 2.25" x 3". Limited to 50 total sets.

"1937" Diamond Match Co. Cards & Boxes

What if... after printing baseball-player matchbooks in 1935 and 1936, The Diamond Match Co. began printing cards and inserting them into matchboxes? This offering explores that possibility with five "1937" cards, following Diamond's recognizable branding. <br><br>Available in combinations of cards and vintage Diamond matchboxes, or available as a full set of cards. Cards measure approximately 1 1/4" x 2 7/8". Total print run is limited to 75 sets of cards.

"1915 Zeenut" Babe Ruth Card

What if... Zeenut produced cards for the major leagues in addition to their regional, PCL offering? It's a fascinating concept considering the originals were issued over a span of nearly 30 years and consist of more than 3,000 cards. That in mind, our first fantasy Zeenut card features The Babe himself. Card measures approximately 2" x 3.75". Stamped with the Pre-War Prints seal and hand numbered out of 50.

1869 Peck & Snyder Red Stockings Card (Reprint)

"1919" Colgan's Chips Cards

"E206" Piedmont Confectionery Co. Cards (First Series)

What if... Piedmont had been the purveyors of the classic caramel popcorn treat we all love? And what if Piedmont had inserted cards into it's confectionery treat in 1914? Might the result have been the red front designs we're familiar with, on traditional tobacco-sized cards? Clearly a fantasy, but we had fun imagining the issue we're calling “E206". Two classics, with no need to worry about caramel staining. First Series is limited to 1,000 total cards and consists of 22 player photos. Each "pack" contains one, randomly selected T206-sized card. Full sets do not come in wrappers.

T206.org Back Advertisers Reprint Set (18)

In partnership with T206.org, we're pleased to offer this high-quality reprint set of T206 backs. You will receive a set of 18 backs plus a header card, each approximately the size of their original T206 counterparts. Cards are printed in full color on recycled card stock. Each reprint set is complete in that it contains one reprint card for each advertiser known to grace the backs of T206 White Borders.

Ruth and Cobb Vintage Style Pennants

T206 Binder Set Placeholder Cards

Custom designed and cut to match the size of T206, these will help fill your binder pages while you're contemplating that Wagner! Available in two options: <br>- "Big Four" plus two: Wagner, Plank, Magie, Doyle (NY, Nat'l), O'Hara (STL), Demmitt (STL), and two blank placeholder cards<br>- Blank, black-front cards with subtle gray Piedmont and Sweet Caporal designs on the back. Available in quantities of 25 or 50

"My Monster Number" Card

T206 Backs Print (Limited Edition of 100)

In collaboration with T206.org, we're pleased to release this limited edition print featuring the beautiful back artwork from the T206 set. Backs are shown at approximately 85% of original size. <br><br>Archival giclée on Hahnemühle Bamboo Eco Base. Hand deckled edge. Hand numbered. Will not be reprinted. Paper size: 10" x 12". Image size appx: 6" x 9.5". Available until sold out.

Moses Fleetwood Walker "N173" Old Judge Card

With this card we pay tribute to the man considered by historians to be the first openly black man to play Major League Baseball. "Fleet" Walker made his debut in May, 1884 and would play 42 games that year for Toledo of the American Association. While he never played again in the big leagues, he remained in professional ball until 1889, and was the last African-American to play in the International League until Jackie Robinson in 1946. <br><br>Measures true to original 1888-89 Old Judge (N173) cards. Features a gold border and blank back with Pre-War Prints stamp. Limited edition of 10.

2021 J.H. Dugan Calendar Reproduction

Our tribute to the original J.H. Dugan calendar cards from 1914-15 is based upon the “only known representations,” which sold for $143,400 in Heritage's November 2013 Sports Collectibles Auction (see http://bit.ly/jhdugan). Like the originals, our versions measure 5.5" x 10", but we've added a tear-away calendar for all months December 2020 through December 2021. <br><br>Choose from four different players. Individually numbered. Available until sold out.

Edition 19 - "Ty and Joe" (March 2023)

If there ever was a time to be a "fly on the wall", this might be it. Capturing a meeting between two legends of baseball, the final offering in our monthly print series has been faithfully colored from a black-and-white original. Cobb and Jackson, respectively, represent #1 and #3 on the career batting leaders list. <br><br>Edition #19 is an archival giclée on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag. Hand deckled edge. Hand-numbered. Final print run determined by the number of orders placed. Orders will be accepted until 12:00pm ET on April 14, 2023. All prints will ship before April 21, 2023. Will not be reprinted. Paper size: 12" x 10". Image size appx: 5.25" x 8.5".<br><br>

Edition 18 - "Nap" (Mar/Apr 2022) Orders accepted through May 20 1

Ordering window for this Edition was delayed due to paper shortages. Orders will be accepted through May 21 at 12a ET. Thank you for your patience!<br><br>In a career spanning 21 years, Hall of Famer Napoleon Lajoie claimed the AL batting crown five times and was the third player ever to reach 3,000 hits. His lifetime .338 average is tied for 16th all-time, and he is considered one of the greatest second basemen to ever play the game. While this image is not from Nap&#39;s most famous or valuable card, we think this colorful T3 is one of the most beautiful. <br><br>Edition #18 is an archival giclée on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag. Hand deckled edge. Hand-numbered. Final print run determined by the number of orders placed. Will not be reprinted. Paper size: 12&quot; x 10&quot;. Image size appx: 5.25&quot; x 8.5&quot;.

Edition 17 - "The Kid" (Jan/Feb 2022)

Breaking a bit from our "pre-war" construct, Edition No. 17 features a bold, instantly recognizable image of Ted Williams. In his 19-year Major League career, broken twice by wartime service, he was a 19-time All-Star, six-time batting champion, two-time Triple Crown winner, and finished his career with a .344 average. Williams is the last player to hit over .400 in a season. This image highlights the simple beauty of the 1948 (or 1949) Leaf Baseball set. <br><br>Edition #17 is an archival giclée on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag. Hand deckled edge. Hand-numbered. Final print run determined by the number of orders placed. Will not be reprinted. Paper size: 12" x 10". Image size appx: 5.25" x 8.5".<br><br>Pre-order will remain open until 11:59pm EST on 2/28/22.

Edition 16 - "Sultan of Swat" (Nov/Dec 2021) | Final Print Run: 92

Though timeless in any format, there is something magical about a full color image of an in-action Babe Ruth. The photo upon which this print is based, likely from the early 1920's, was subsequently used on a few trading card issues, notably the 1932 Sanella postcard. <br><br>Edition #16 is an archival giclée on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Photo Rag. Hand deckled edge. Hand-numbered. Final print run determined by the number of orders placed. Will not be reprinted. Paper size: 12" x 10". Image size appx: 5.25" x 8.5".<br><br>Pre-order will remain open until 11:59pm EST on 12/31/21.

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