1870s Boston find

[autograf]

Appears to be an 1860's-1880's CDV/Cabinet photo album. Pretty common and of no value really to the lot. I could see a couple of people getting crazy on the letter since it's historical significance and all those signatures there together on a single document. I'll wager $150-$225K. Not sure anyone would go crazy on the trimmed Mort Rogers scorecards. A clean one is probably $10-$20K based on previous sales. Would these be worth $1-$2K each to someone.....or more? Or less? A very historically significant lot. Does the HOF bid on stuff like that?

[barrysloate]

The reason all of the photographic pieces are badly trimmed is so the original owner could then fit them into the slots of that CdV album. That is certainly how they were preserved for 140 years. Had the scorecards remained loose and never been trimmed, it is highly likely they would have been thrown out or lost many years ago. CdV albums were the most common way for families to save and display their photos.

[bgar3]

I would certainly like the trimmed scorecards, I think the photos are what are important and I would never grade them or care about grades. While I doubt I am the only one who thinks that way, I hope I am.

[GaryPassamonte]

A group of ten covers sold for $45K in a 2000 auction.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

A group of ten covers sold for $45K in a 2000 auction.

However, in that time frame everything went for a ton of money. Nowadays, things have calmed a bit. I keep seeing estimates on the news of 1M+ and I shake my head. Great stuff, but nowhere close to 1M. I bet no where close to half that....All that said, any of these finds that make national news is good for the hobby, imo.

[autograf]

Clearly, Antiques Roadshow is touting the find to hype their show and keep people coming out with things from the woodwork. Like Leon said, good for the hobby and great eye candy. Would like to see a really high-res, Heritage Auctions type of scan on that letter.

[BlueSky]

Just hit the ABC World News report this evening.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/...0729&source=wn