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By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview General Winfield Scott, known as “The Hero of the Mexican War,” was one of America’s earliest national military figures. His victories in the Mexican-American War secured his reputation as a strategist of international standing, and his long service gave him influence in both military and political spheres. His presence…

By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview Nathan Hale (1755–1776) remains one of America’s most enduring Revolutionary War symbols. A schoolteacher turned soldier, Hale volunteered for a covert mission in 1776, was captured by the British, and famously declared, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” before his execution.…

By DB Sikes The 1911 T68 Heroes of History and Men and Women of History set features a handful of elusive back variations. Among them, Natural Leaf Scrap stands as one of the scarcest. Long discussed in collector circles, its true scarcity is now quantifiable thanks to grading population reports. The following census integrates all…

By DB Sikes Overall Sales Performance From August 2022 through August 2025, Abraham Lincoln cards across all back types produced 34 confirmed sales, totaling $6,494.48. The market has shown both resilience and growth, with average sales at $191.01 and highs pushing beyond $500. The strongest single sale, a PSA 4 Royal Bengals, realized $554.00, while…

By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview Betsy Ross (1752–1836) remains one of the most recognizable figures of Revolutionary War lore. Though historians continue to debate her role in sewing the first American flag, her name is inseparably tied to America’s founding story. The Heroes of History set enshrined her in its pantheon, yet with an…

By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview Roger Williams (1603–1683), the English theologian and advocate for religious freedom, played a foundational role in the establishment of Rhode Island. Banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his radical insistence on liberty of conscience, he founded Providence Plantations in 1636 and built lasting alliances with the Narragansett people.…

By DB Sikes The Birth of a Printing Giant The American Lithographic Company (ALC) was founded in 1892 in New York City through the merger of several of the nation’s premier lithography firms. Among them were: By combining their resources and talent, these firms created the first true American printing conglomerate, designed to meet the…

By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview James Watt (1736–1819), the Scottish inventor and engineer, revolutionized the modern world with his refinements to the steam engine, transforming it into a practical and powerful driver of the Industrial Revolution. His separate condenser design, patented in 1769, dramatically improved efficiency and allowed steam power to spread from mines…

By DB Sikes Card Subject Overview King George III of England (1738–1820) remains one of the most consequential monarchs in British and American history. Ascending the throne in 1760, his reign witnessed the loss of the American colonies following the Revolutionary War, as well as Britain’s eventual triumph over Napoleon at Waterloo. His firm belief…

By DB Sikes Overall Sales Performance From August 2022 through July 2025, total recorded sales for George Washington cards across all back types have surged. The market saw multiple peaks, with the most dramatic occurring in November 2024, driven by high-grade Royal Bengals examples. Sales have held steady through 2025, bolstered by mid-grade SGC and…