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1903-04   E107   Breisch-Williams


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BACK
Year(s) Published: 1903-04
Hobby Designation:   E107
Set Name: Breisch-Williams
Card Size (inches): 1-3/8 x 2-5/8
Number of Cards in Set: 147
Est. Value (common; VG): $2700



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Set Summary
  • Sponsored by the Breisch-Williams Company of Oxford, PA
  • Historical set--first major baseball set of 20th century
  • Black and white player photo with white margin
  • Some images linked to M116 Sporting Life cards
  • Obscure set with cards very difficult to find
  • Three known back variations; see examples below for details

  • Blank Back


    Regular Back


    Overprint Back
    (very rare)
    References:
    1) Brian McQueen, "1903-04 E107 Breisch-Williams: The Historic Set and It's Sponsor," Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #4, p. 13-18
    2) Lew Lipset, Encyclopedia of Baseball Cards (Vol. 2, Early Gum & Candy Cards,
    p. 27-30)


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