When I heard a thread was going to be created about these, I was eagerly awaiting the ability to read it. GREAT pics, everyone!
A couple years back, I fell in love with M101-2s, and then later heard of the M101-1s. I saw a Lajoie and instantly fell in love.
It wasn't until a year or so later that I knew a Wagner existed. I bought mine from a private collector, and felt/feel like I have something that belongs in a museum! A 19th century Honus Wagner rookie. Just mind blowing to me, still.
The date portion adds a specialness to it for me. Earlier this year, I posted pics of it, and someone chimed in "hey, the Wagner piece's birthday is coming up!" I don't know why, but that makes it extra cool.
Here is what I posted on 8/19 a few months back - the anniversary of the day it was offered to the public back in 1899:
Goofy? Absolutely, but right up my alley!
