Framed 1888 Goodwin Album pages - real or reprint?
 

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-J...cAAOSwRQlXeAGD

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 ).

Odd location for something valuable
 

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

The seller is a board member (hey Henry) and his collection of non sports is amazing, this piece is 100% legit

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.

Powder Room!?!?
 

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! ;)

hmmmmm
 

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.

Goodwin Champions Album pages on display piece
 

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/d...z/A36cover.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/d...Champions3.jpg

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/d...Champions2.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/...hampion5-1.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/.../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"

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.