Four Base Hits Clarkson New to the Hobby

[Peter_Spaeth]

I predict it will either go for more than 100k or for less.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I predict it will either go for more than 100k or for less.

Finally we are in agreement.

[GoldenAge50s]

Looks better than gold to me!

[Joe_G.]

Very sweet! In similar category to the McGreachery OJ that auctioned last spring in REA although I don't think this will fetch near as much (<$100k). Will be fun to watch.

[Kenny Cole]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I predict it will either go for more than 100k or for less.

I HATE ever agreeing with Peter, but I think he accurately pegged this one as more or less than $100K, Nostradamus probably wishes he was Peter.

[Mikehealer]

That is a beauty. Thanks for the story Dan and John.

[e107collector]

What a great story!! Dan, thanks for sharing.

My guess - $72,500.

Tony

[Rickyy]

Beautiful card... A GrandSlam in any era...

Ricky Y

[Orioles1954]

I really enjoyed having the opportunity to write this card. It really is a beaut and has survived well.

[vintagehofrookies]

what an amazing card!

[kcohen]

I need to catch up on my Bible studies!

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I predict it will either go for more than 100k or for less.

Hopefully, it won't sell for exactly $100K


Steve

[Leon]

The Follow Up Story from H & S-

Huggins & Scott Proudly Announces an Offering of Biblical Proportions: The Four Base Hits Clarkson "Good Book” Find!

March 24, 2015
Silver Spring, MD

Only 17 cards from the rarefied 1887 Old Judge Four Base Hits set have ever been evaluated by grading services PSA or SGC—and among those, just 8 Hall of Famers. It was long thought that the sole known example of HOFer John Clarkson (ranked #9 on a Forbes list of “world’s most expensive baseball cards”) was a trimmed survivor that was auctioned back in 2003. Not so, as Huggins & Scott Auctions recently discovered at the Philadelphia Sportscard and Baseball Memorabilia Show, when a local couple walked up with an untrimmed Four Base Hits Clarkson that has been graded 20 Fair 1.5 by SGC.

This classic card-collecting fairytale unfolded at an out-of-the-way PA thrift shop where the couple bought a group of used books early last year. Lo and behold, tucked inside a late-1800s bible (for use as a bookmark!), was none other than Clarkson—the 328-game winner and 1963 Cooperstown inductee. Now it is Huggins & Scott’s distinct honor and pleasure to present this elite “Good Book” find in our April 9th auction with a $10,000 starting bid and an estimated value of $50,000-100,000. Bidding begins March 30th.



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[barrysloate]

It's staggering to think someone used a FBH Clarkson as a bookmark. Yikes!

[hugginsandscott]

All:

Just a reminder that our auction is now open for bidding.

Initial bids must be placed by 10:00pm ET on Thursday April 9th and the 30-minute rule goes into effect starting at 11:00pm ET on Thursday April 9th.

Best of luck with your bids.
Josh
www.hugginsandscott.com

[Mountaineer1999]

Is it wise to use retirement money to buy a $100,000 baseball card?

[Tao_Moko]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

Is it wise to use retirement money to buy a $100,000 baseball card?

Nope