1889 N526 Diamond James A. Hart How scarce

[Donscards]

I just got this back from PSA---1889 N526 Diamond Cigars James A. Hart--Highest grade for Hart---Only 1 card in the whole set has been give a psa 6 due to the thin paper---Curious what the experts think on here---Is this a tough card---I am pleased with the grade--the card is very solid--I have enclosed 2 scans I would love some feedback---thanks, Don

[ullmandds]

Definitely a tough card was probably worth more back when type cards were hot six years ago. Not universally desirable but definitely to some.probably worth a grand or two at auction on a good day...imo.

[uffda51]

A very tough card, but not in high demand. Underrated IMHO.




I own the complete set which can be viewed here:

http://imageevent.com/uffda51/1889di...18&w=4&x=0&p=5

[ullmandds]

Wow bruce!

[shernan30]

I've only recently been looking at the N526 set. They are great looking pieces. In no way I'm an expert so I have little of value to offer.

Nice crisp example Don!!

Great set Bruce!!


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[Leon]

Nice card. Their rarity far surpasses their value, unfortunately. Still quite a bit of value but again, not relative to how difficult they are to find. I always have said, the demand side of the equation is far more important than the supply side, in our hobby. And this coming from someone who has focused on the supply side.

ps...and I wonder why PSA put C.S.White & Co on the label on when it doesn't have that stamp on it? (unless that is a faint stamp on the front?)

[uffda51]

Low demand, to be sure, but a relatively inexpensive way to pick up a 19th century HOFer, with four out of 15 in the Hall.

[drcy]

It's a rare issue, no question about that. You see them for sale, but not frequently.

[Donscards]

Originally Posted by Leon

Nice card. Their rarity far surpasses their value, unfortunately. Still quite a bit of value but again, not relative to how difficult they are to find. I always have said, the demand side of the equation is far more important than the supply side, in our hobby. And this coming from someone who has focused on the supply side.

ps...and I wonder why PSA put C.S.White & Co on the label on when it doesn't have that stamp on it? (unless that is a faint stamp on the front?)

Leon no there is no stamp noting C.S. White on the card---and experts, thanks for all the info on the card and set---What I like about the card is the condition which is very strong considering the thin paper---I think it is a interesting set with some nice Hall of Famers---I will take it to the National and see what happens--Hopefully somebody out there is looking for this card.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Donscards

Leon no there is no stamp noting C.S. White on the card---and experts, thanks for all the info on the card and set---What I like about the card is the condition which is very strong considering the thin paper---I think it is a interesting set with some nice Hall of Famers---I will take it to the National and see what happens--Hopefully somebody out there is looking for this card.

H.W.S. & Co., Number 7, is the one you have. The flip, which says C.S.White & Co., should probably be changed to be correct. Not a huge deal but..... When I was doing type cards for 19th Century, those were 2 different cards. Great looking card. Good luck!!

ps..actually it seems the flip has both of the incorrect companies and not the correct one. What are the odds?

[RCMcKenzie]

I was talking with BobC about this set in the REA thread, and was going to start a new thread until I found this old one as a jumping off point.

Here's one I got in September with the Diamond S back. I'm at 10/15 and will post scans tomorrow with some more discussion about back checklists. Neat to see Bruce completed the set by fronts.