Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Just acquired this 19th Century Scorecard. The reverse side<br />has two scoring boxes printed on it.....unscored.<br />The condition of it (Ex to Nr Mint) is amazing, considering<br />it is approx. 120 years old.<br /><br />My 1st question to anyone is....what year or decade is it ?<br /><br />My 2nd question is....what is it's value ?<br /><br /><img src="http://www.freephotoserver.com/v001/tedzan/scorecard1888.jpg">

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Ted- It's 1880's, although the uniforms look a bit older. It's part of a set of four, and they always come in pristine condition. I think there was a hoard found a long time ago. Its value isn't great, somewhere north or south of a $100.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Thanks, Barry<br /><br />I didn't know about any "find" on these. When did that occur ?<br />Also, can you describe the other 3 Scorecards that are part<br />of this set ? Are they as colorful ?

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Each one pretty much looks the same with just a slightly different action scene and they have been around as long as I've been collecting. They are always in Near Mint condition and I have never seen one that is actually scored. Sometimes I even wonder if they are really period but my guess is they are.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Barry<br /><br />I had an expert on 19th Century Lithography art examine<br />this scorecard and he assured me that it was an original<br />item from that era. He based this on the style, printing<br />inks and cardboard material of the scorecard.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Scott Forrest</b><p>Here are three that show real use. There is no doubt that they are real period lithographs. Mine come from a Victorian scrapbook that has mostly 1880's lithos, some older, some newer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/153652/thread/1130178580/last-1130263402/Wright+%26amp%3B+Ditson+Litho+Scorecards" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.network54.com/Forum/153652/thread/1130178580/last-1130263402/Wright+%26amp%3B+Ditson+Litho+Scorecards</a>

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Julie Vognar</b><p>that it's from 1887 or before--1887 being the last year a batter could ask a pitcher for a "high one" or a "low one." Boy, what luxury!

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Scott Forrest</b><p>Julie, if I remember correctly you had the "underhand pitch" one. Was yours scored? Thanks.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>JULIE<br /><br />That is very interesting....about your "Low Ball" and<br />"High Ball" comments. And, how certain are you about the<br />fact that these scorecards have to be earlier than 1887 ? <br /><br /> It sounds like you, too, have some of these scorecards.<br /> Can you display yours ?

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Julie Vognar</b><p>No, but I have a Tobin Lithograph with Keefe saying "where'l you have it?"--1887.<img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/jphotos/Btobinkee001.jpg">

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Barry<br /><br />All the scorecards I have seen prior to this one have<br />no team identification. This one obviously has an "A"<br />on the players uniforms. Any guesses as to what team<br />this signifies ?

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>I think it's just generic.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>William Heitman</b><p>I have the four scorecards and would put image up, but don't know how to do it. Guess that's why I didn't get any consideration as being one of the most knowledgeable old card guys.

Picked-Up 19th Cent. Scorecard....What Year(s) ?
 

Posted By: <b>Ted Zanidakis</b><p>Bill Heitman<br /><br />1st....I really want to thank you for your T206 book that came out in 1980.<br />Being a vintage set collector, it motivated me to take on the challenge of<br />completing this "Monster" set. I am now near to completing my 2nd set.<br /><br />The 1st set I considered complete when I finally acquired Magie (never did<br />get Wagner or Plank, and "Doyle" was unknown at that time). Perhaps, I will<br />pursue the two "biggies" this time around....Ha....And, I must admit I very<br />skeptical regarding the "Doyle" card.<br /><br />I didn't name anyone on that Thread, but you should be in the top 3 on that<br />list of most knowledgeable in this hobby. I'm very interested in seeing your<br />Scorecards. All you need to do is take them to a Photo place and they will<br />scan them and give you a Disc to load into your computer.<br /><br />