Holiday Auction Closing December 7 ,2019
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/7/2019
Graded GEM MINT 9.5 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. A Rookie Card collectible. Crosby has penned an outstanding, blue ink signature on the obverse of this "The Cup" entry; additionally, he has scripted his uniform number, "87." The card's design also incorporates a swatch taken from a jersey worn in NHL game action by the stellar athlete. The card's BGS condition report: Centering 9.5, Corners 9, Edges 9.5, Surface 9.5. A congratulatory statement from Upper Deck appears on the card's reverse side; this declaration attests to the signature's authenticity, verifies the origin of the card's "patch" component, and serves as the COA for the subject item. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "26/99." The last sale price recorded for a BGS 9.5 in this entry was $80,287.00 (eBay, 02/26/2019). Gem Mint condition. As a point of reference on value, the same graded card sold at auction for $80,287.00 on February 26, 2019.