Bob Lemke's 12 page scrapbook dedicated to 1955 Bowman remains one of the finest vintage card articles ever published.
Posts published in “The Hobby Library”
Scans, stories, and history from a lifetime of collecting hobby literature.
A 1995 look at Kellogg’s iconic 3-D baseball cards, their history, variations, and values, including a price guide.
Part Two of Dave Scott's 1991 feature on The Perez-Steele Galleries.
From Baseball Cards Magazine (Fall 1983): “A Babe For Every Budget” notes Ruth isn’t just for deep-pocketed collectors—post-war issues keep his cards accessible.
A 1991 look inside Perez-Steele Galleries, Dick Perez’s artwork, and the Hall of Fame postcard sets that captivated collectors.
A 1984 look at some of Reggie Jackson’s rarest cards, including the famous 1977 Topps Orioles proof and elusive Pepsi issue.
Bert Sugar’s 1975 essay revisits the making of The Sports Collectors Bible, blending history, thanks, and a tribute to a growing hobby.