Version 2.0 Now Available

The revised and updated version (2.0) of The Modern Hobby Guide to Topps Chewing Gum: 1938-1956 has been uploaded to The Internet Archive (in a DRM-free PDF version). The link at right will take you to the Internet Archive version as I am scrapping the scribd.com upload.

Please note the checklists are still a little wonky in their formatting and a quick fix is coming, so if you plan to download version 2.0, I recommend waiting a couple more days for version 2.1.There will be a print-on-demand version available at lulu.com.  Watch here for further details.

1955 Topps All American Football

Here are some more scans from this set that were too low in resolution to make the "print" edition.

Here is a cello box with header.You can see that the generic Trading Card Guild box had a colorful display that was quite eye catching.

Typical cello pack front, back and edge (showing how many cards could be packed in):

Here is a partial uncut sheet, front and back, from an old Legendary Auction:

Penny and nickel packs/wrappers:

Here is one of the more iconic cards, Notre Dame's Four Horseman: