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This wonderful picture collage salutes the introduction of baseball trading cards first introduced as tobacco cards featuring the sports heroes of America back in the 1880's issued by the Tobacco company of Allen & Ginster of Richmond Virginia. The set featured such sports champions as the boxer Jack Dempsey and the baseball player John Ward. The collage features a great picture of the poster used to advertise the trading card series that was posted in stores selling tobacco products. Highlighting the collage is the First Day Cover of the stamp issued to honor the 100th Anniversary of the song - "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". On the day a stamp is issued, it is only available in the city where it is issued and the Post Office certifies this by canceling the stamp “First Day of Issue.”

The size of this matted picture is 11" x 14" and will fit any 11" x 14" inch frame. (a standard size). Solid Oak frames are available for an additional $20 with no increase in shipping charges. (This option does not apply when shipping outside the US. Please inquire as to what options are available.)

I make all these collages by hand. As a history buff as well as a lover of old movies and all types of sports, the key to each picture is the research behind it. Deciding what movies should go with a particular star or what game or series would best reflect a certain sports hero is crucial to a successful collage. I then design each picture individually and lay out the design on the mat. Finally, I cut each mat based on that design and assemble the collage.

Shipping and Handling is free for the United States. I accept PayPal as payment which is due within seven days of purchase. I make a daily trip to the Post Office so your item will normally ship within 24 hours after payment is received. Regardless of how many items you purchase at one time, you will only be charged one shipping fee. All other items are shipped free. If the E-Bay invoice does not reflect this, please contact me for a correct invoice.

Customers outside the US, please contact me for shipping costs to your country. Please note that we do not mark items purchased as gifts nor are we responsible for any import duties, taxes and charges that might be incurred. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.