Once considered an undesirable collectible because signatures were considered damage autographed cards - particularly prewar cards - are extremely desirable today. Auction after auction prewar cards containing player signatures fetch record prices virtually regardless of condition. Presented is a collection of 25 cards mostly pre-1948 signed by their subjects. While the cards themselves are off-grade the signatures are largely bold and impactful together a group of beautiful prewar autographs. Collection includes the following: 1) 1933 Goudey (2 cards): Ossie Bluege Fred Fitzsimmons (appears traced) Lew Fonseca; 2) 1934 Goudey (3 cards): Woody English Baxter Jordan Joe Mowry; 3) 1937 Batter Up (3 cards): Dick Bartell Carl Hubbell (HOF) Fred Schulte; 4) 1939 Playball (3 cards): John Cooney Tony Cuccinello Tommy Henrich; 5) 1940 Playball (9 cards): Joe Bowman John Cooney Wildfire Craft Tony Cuccinello Bobby Doerr (HOF) Buddy Hassett Suitcase Seeds Tom Sunkel Bill Trotter; 6) 1941 Playball (1 card): Dutch Leonard 7) 1948 Leaf (1 card): Elmer Valo; 8) 1949 Bowman (1 card): Frank Gustine; 9) 1950 Bowman (1 card): Mike Garcia. An excellent collection of 25 signed cards mostly prewar from nine different issues.