Since we are on Walter Johnson this won't be too far off topic. I got this scan in an email very recently. The person told me that his uncle got it and saw it signed. He has absolutely no interest in selling it and his email to me was one concerning valuation. Of course I told him $100 and might know a buyer
. Actually, I said 5k-10k but hard to say after that....could be a lot more, who knows? And I told him so too....I have only seen about 3 of these cards. They are rare to start with.
Here is a bit of the correspondence.
Leon,
On September 8, 2007, you posted an image of a Walter Johnson Oakland Tribune Card on the Net 54 Vintage Baseball Card Forum. I know it's many years later, but I was specifically researching that card because my uncle gave it to me when I was a boy. Uniquely, Walter Johnson signed the card in his presence. I thought you might have an idea of it's value, or where I could go to get it appraised. I'm a big baseball fan and it has sentimental value, so I would really appreciate any information. Thank you very much.
and in a subsequent email follow up-
Thank you very much for your reply. I'm planning on giving it to my son (also a big baseball fan). I though you would enjoy seeing it. It is in good condition except for the crease mark in the middle where my uncle folded it. I'm sure he didn't know as a 16 year old boy meeting Walter Johnson that the card would someday be so special. Again, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in replying.
R.
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