Red Stocking 1868 & Cincinnati's 1888 team posters

[aquarius31]

Yeah, the "1868" poster looks like a reproduction.

On the other image, if you google image "1888 Cincinatti Reds" you'll find the similar print to the one that you have listed but the one in this thread looks very grainy. It's either an older reproduction or some sort of supplement perhaps from a magazine, newspaper or calendar. My experience with supplements is that there on slightly thicker stock.

[emjh95]

Wonder if I should remove them from the fames to see if there are any markings. Does anyone think there is any value to them? Thank you.

[drc]

I highly doubt the one on left is not from 1868. The other one is at least more plausible to be old.

[barrysloate]

Based on the better pictures you provided, they are most likely reprints.

[Leon]

I concur with my other friends in this thread. The printing is consistent with reproductions and they are not crisp enough compared to original photos and lithography from the period. I don't think they are real either, from the pictures posted.

[barrysloate]

According to a reference I regularly use, "The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870", by Marshall Wright, the Red Stockings and the Unions of Morrisania played a two game match on August 24 and 25. Neither team had a game scheduled on August 26, 1868. That is yet another red flag that something isn't right.

[emjh95]

When I Googled the one on the left, I found one like it. The owner is trying to sell it for $4500. The other one I found on a sports site but it was not for sale. Both were not easy to find information on. I was hopeful maybe we had something of value.

[CW]

Originally Posted by drc

I highly doubt the one on left is not from 1868. The other one is at least more plausible to be old.

Do you mean you highly doubt the one on the left IS from 1868??

Just wondering because you edited your post....