View Full Version : Framed 1888 Goodwin Album pages - real or reprint?
sthoemke
01-19-2017, 12:49 PM
Some of the pages seem to have a white border(?). Maybe that is just the frame backing. Pages look to pristene to be authentic. Any experts/opinions?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRAMED-OLD-JUDGE-GOODWIN-CHAMPIONS-CHROMOLITHOGRAPHIC-1888-ALBUM-BASEBALL-BOXING-/371672414889?hash=item568966faa9:g:mHcAAOSwRQlXeAG D
Bestdj777
01-19-2017, 01:00 PM
Delete.
The white borders is just the matting edge/thickness. Since tobacco pages were part of a book/album, they can be remain nice. Plus, they are matted and don't show the borders, edges and backs so you don't know the condition.
I can't authenticate them from the pictures, but I don't see anything wrong.
They look good to me. They looked good to the folks at Legendary too (though maybe that isn't terribly reassuring :D ).
Vintagecatcher
01-19-2017, 02:27 PM
Would any of us put something valuable in a bathroom with moisture as a possible concern?
I know I wouldn't unless it was not original.
Patrick
gnaz01
01-19-2017, 02:31 PM
The seller is a board member (hey Henry) and his collection of non sports is amazing, this piece is 100% legit
Bestdj777
01-19-2017, 02:42 PM
Would any of us put something valuable in a bathroom with moisture as a possible concern?
I know I wouldn't unless it was not original.
Patrick
He said powder room I believe, and you probably aren't getting much moisture when there is no shower. I wouldn't put anything of value in a full bath but I could see decorating a powder room with some stuff.
irishdenny
01-20-2017, 05:51 AM
I Don't Know,
"Back iN the Day..."
(I Love when Sumone else uses THaT Term,
But WHeN I do ~ Not So Much :rolleyes: )
Anyways, Like in the 20's ~ The Term "Powder Room"
Had a Whole Other MeaNiN! ;)
1880nonsports
01-20-2017, 07:14 AM
surprised to open this and see my item. Thanks for the kind word Greg. 100% real. 2200.00 shipped :)
I think this is a great item, it has seriously tempted me before and I don't even collect these.
tedzan
01-20-2017, 12:55 PM
Hey guys,
The 1888/1889 GOODWIN CHAMPIONS (A36) album is lithography at its best with respect to Sports collectibles.
This album is rare and sells for any where from 2K - 5K (depending on condition).
Henry's price on his framed pages in my opinion is very fair. If you appreciate 19th Century lithography, this is a
great opportunity. Because you ain't going to find the A36 album, any time too soon.
The A36 album is my favorite piece in my Sports collection....shown here are 4 of its beautifully colored 12 pages
and the Album's cover page.
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/A36cover.jpg
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/Champions3.jpg
http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/Champions2.jpg
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/Champion5-1.jpg
http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/Champion8.jpg
TED Z
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For appreciation of 1800s albums and cards, and their close printmaking ties to fine art, an article I recently wrote for SABR: "They literally don't make baseball cards the way they used to" (https://sabrbaseballcards.blog/2017/01/04/they-literally-dont-make-cards-the-way-they-used-to/)
surprised to open this and see my item. Thanks for the kind word Greg. 100% real. 2200.00 shipped :)
Not a bad deal. If I didn't have a Horner Composite for my one office wall I would certainly consider it. Good luck, Henry!! Beautiful item.