identifying a real pre 20's program/score card

[esd10]

I'm looking to buy a baseball program/score card from befor 1920 and want to know what to look?

[Hankphenom]

Smell it.

[esd10]

i'm talking about from pics

[jcmtiger]

Here are some Detroit Tiger programs. 1911 and 1913

Joe

[Hankphenom]

i'm talking about from pics

Look for some evidence of age. Look at the seller's reputation. Look for a refund if you're not satisfied. Are you worried that it's a reprint?

[barrysloate]

One hundred year old paper tends to age in some way. A pre-1920 scorecard should look old, and will likely have some visible flaw or sign of aging. It if looks bright white and flawless, that could be a danger sign. Not a whole lot of them have survived in perfect condition.