When I was thinking of provenance I was thinking more the story behind where the card came from, not necessarily a famous person, only the history of the card. I almost always ask the backstory of any significant acquisition. I love the histories of cards and will pay more for new to the hobby stuff, sometimes.
And then there is idiotic lineage that dissuades me from bidding....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1941-Play-B...wAAOSwDmBY4D-Z
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