December Card & Memorabilia Auction Dec 9 - 18/19
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2022
Each card has been encapsulated and graded or assessed by SGC. Here are five antique tobacco inserts that deliver superb from-life images of four different 19th Century ballplayers. The group is highlighted by a depiction of Ned Williamson, the man who held the record for the most home runs in a single season (27, in 112 games, 1884) until the mark was eclipsed by Babe Ruth's 29 in a 140-game 1919 campaign. The fivesome includes:
1889 N172 Old Judge #366-5 Fred Pfeffer (Tagging player on ground) - SGC PR 1;
1886-87 N172 Old Judge #444-4 Marty Sullivan (Pose 0479, Bat in R/hand at side) - SGC FR 1.5;
1889 N172 Old Judge #502-4 Ned Williamson (Catch, hands above head) - SGC FR 1.5;
1889 N172 Old Judge #163-4 Silver Flint (Bat at ready nearly vertical) - SGC GD 2;
1889 N172 Old Judge #163-5 Silver Flint (Stooping, hands waist high, mask) - SGC Authentic.
Several of the relics carry areas of adhesive residue on their unprinted backs. The cards exhibit satisfying display quality – with exceptional photo clarity – throughout.