Lou Gehrig Collect-A-Books (Series 1, #2)
Collectible sports card/mini-book • Collect-A-Books (Publisher); photograph of Lou Gehrig circa 1930s
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports Ephemera / Commercial Art
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic printing on cardstock/paper
Creation Period
1990
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches (standard trading card size), vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
Portait of New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig wearing a baseball cap and uniform; black and white halftone reproduction part of a 12-page biographical 'mini-book' card set.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface scratches on the protective acrylic case and potential edge wear on the paper insert.
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $10 USD
Auction Estimate
$1 - $5 USD (untabbed/standard condition)
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial item; typically acquired via retail hobby shops or secondary sports memorabilia markets.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 1990s boom in sports card collecting and the diversification of formats into 'card-books' featuring Hall of Fame legends like Lou Gehrig.
Notable Features
Features the 'Collect-A-Books' logo in stylized typography and the New York Yankees 'NY' logo on Gehrig's cap; housed in a period-correct hinged plastic storage case.
Condition Issues
The clear plastic case shows significant scuffing and scratches; the card inside appears slightly dull possibly due to the case's condition or age-related toning.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a UV-protected display case away from direct sunlight; avoid high humidity to prevent paper warping or foxing.