Looking for information on Rube Levy Old Judge and 1888 S F Creole Cigarettes

[holybull]

Has anyone seen these 2 cards and if so how rare and expensive are they? Thanks...Michael

[oldjudge]

Levy is a rare California League Old Judge which have sold for $100,000 or more. The SF Hess is much cheaper--it should be only a few thousand.

[holybull]

Wow....thanks for the information....so the Old Judge must have very few in existence I assume....hopefully the Hess will pop up....

[oldjudge]

Exactly. Good luck finding a Hess.

[holybull]

thanks!

[Joe_G.]

Rube Levy has some options not yet discussed here. There is added demand for his cards due to Jewish decent which some collectors seek.

N321 is by far most plentiful and provides a nice color depiction of player in uniform from 1888. Typically, these cards will run $1000 - $3000 for a nice copy.

N338-1 cards were issued later in 1888 and Levy is one of a few players known in two poses and actually a card variation as well. These cards are very rare but all three of the following can be found online from completed auction with hammer prices in range of $5000 + (one card hammered at $17,000).



Jay, as always, gave a good response on N172. Any N172 California League card is a true hobby treasure, one of Levy would be for collectors with the deepest pockets.

[holybull]

Wow....that is incredible! Thanks for posting pictures.....and for the terrific information....now to find one possibly! Thanks again, MIchael.