Please post a scan of a "Just So"

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mcadams

I am not following the logic for why some suggest that migth be a half million dollar card. Ultra-rare card? yes. Importance of the set? Debatable. What am I missing?

It is one of the only sets (besides Mayos) that is between Old Judge and E107 and is highly coveted by 19th century collectors. There are probably less than 25 total cards in the whole set known. The Cy Young card is uniquely known, is the true rookie card of the man the Cy Young award is named after and has more wins than anyone ever will or ever has. Besides that, not much importance.

[mcadams]

Originally Posted by Leon

It is one of the only sets (besides Mayos) that is between Old Judge and E107 and is highly coveted by 19th century collectors. There are probably less than 25 total cards in the whole set known. The Cy Young card is uniquely known, is the true rookie card of the man the Cy Young award is named after and has more wins than anyone ever will or ever has. Besides that, not much importance.

Thanks Leon. When you say it is "uniquely known", I am sure this is considered a holy grail among 19th century collectors, but I don't think it is as widely known as other cards that have actually commanded those prices. As a long-time collector, but a newby to pre-war, I was somewhat astonished at the assertion that the card was that important. Seems Young has another 19th century issue prior to the Sporting Life cabinets, but alas not what is considered his RC. The card has stunning eye appeal, regardless.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by mcadams

Thanks Leon. When you say it is "uniquely known", I am sure this is considered a holy grail among 19th century collectors, but I don't think it is as widely known as other cards that have actually commanded those prices. As a long-time collector, but a newby to pre-war, I was somewhat astonished at the assertion that the card was that important. Seems Young has another 19th century issue prior to the Sporting Life cabinets, but alas not what is considered his RC. The card has stunning eye appeal, regardless.

The thing with this card, is that you rarely hear any mention of it. It shows almost no activity whatsoever. Amongst collectors, many still aren't aware that it's even out there, but this is one of those cards that, once you become aware of it, you can't help but fall in love with it.. While the Wagner is the pretty, press-friendly card that the hobby is probably most known for, I believe that the Just So Cy Young is THE CARD that truly deserves to have all that attention. With it's historical significance and current population, it is the ultimate 1/1... Unfortunately, 1/1's hold little, if any, luster because they aren't at all attainable. To me though, this is the perfect card.

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by novakjr

To me though, this is the perfect card.

To me the "Just So" Cy Young is by far at the top of my list of cards that I would want and surpasses my typical holy grail cards like the Cabanas Pete Hill (one known) the Punch: Pop Lloyd (two known), Pete Hill (three known), Jose Mendez (two known), by a wide margin...

While some of the ultra rare Negro Leaguers are very interesting to me, Cy Young is Cy Young and will be forever. His importance will never fade. I hope that some of the negro leaguers will continue to gain visibility, but I highly doubt that any of them could ever approach the lasting impact that the name has on the game.

One copy. Rookie card. Fantastic image. Sweet stache.

It has it all. Easily take this over a Wagner.

[sox1903wschamp]

I do not collect 19th Century but if I did, the Young would be my grail. Just so sweet.