Mint condition, how baseball cards became an American obsession, Dave Jamieson
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Mint condition, how baseball cards became an American obsession, Dave Jamieson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-270)
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no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Mint condition
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
456177391
Responsibility statement
Dave Jamieson
Sub title
how baseball cards became an American obsession
Summary
"In 'Mint Condition' is a captivating history of this cherished hobby, as well as a look into the current state, where cards are largely the rarefied preserve of fanatical adult collectors and shrewd businessmen."--Jacket
Table Of Contents
Please, mister, give me the picture! -- Anyone can get the cards -- People chew harder when they are sad -- Cartophilia -- The great changemaker -- Down in the sub-subbasements -- Nostalgia futures -- Cardboard gold -- Gem mint ten! -- The ringmaster -- A visit to the doctor -- It's just a piece of cardboard
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