Barry--I think you are exactly right. One of those bidders was only there because of the Ann St address.

While I agree that the market is very thin for 19th century items, and have expressed that view in the past, I'm not sure that applies to the P&S Red Stockings. Given all that card represents, and the publicity it has garnered over the years, I feel its market demand is considerably deeper than for the great majority of other 19th century items.

Jay - if the final bid was over $40k higher than you think it would have been without the Ann St address, then both the bidders were bidding based on it.

Corey- I agree on the P & S Red Stockings completely. It is the most recognizable and historically significant 19th century card and, in my opinion, underpriced.