1893 Just So Advertising Poster

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by autograf

It's odd and I wouldn't disagree with Wonka.....he has more banners than a frat house during rush week............

LOL, Tom but the Frat house would have better parties and more women so I'm not sure I'm on the right side of this one.

[btcarfagno]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

LOL, Tom but the Frat house would have better parties and more women so I'm not sure I'm on the right side of this one.

Tom C

[barrysloate]

This poster desperately needs conservation, and the steps they are taking are not optional but mandatory. That said, John is correct that collectors often have a favorite conservator they would likely use. And as far as passing the $3000 cost on to the winning bidder, wouldn't the conservation work add some value to it, making it likely the lot would sell for considerably more than before the work was done? If it were me I would sell it as is. And it goes without question the winning bidder will put the extra money into it.

This is one of those pieces that is extremely rare and important, but in desperate need of conservation. Curious to see what it sells for.

[nolemmings]

One other note, HOF'er, George Davis was traded from Cleveland to New York during February of 1893. Depending on how early in the season the cards were produced he could have been issued although the card is not known and I don't see him on the poster, difficult to tell for sure though since one image is almost totally obliterated.

Phil, this poster was discussed awhile back, and the players identified--Davis is not on the poster, and since he was traded FOR Ewing, who does appear, it's very unlikely he will surface as part of the set, unless there was another printing before the trade, which itself was before the season.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...hlight=mcaleer

As for the restoration, I agree with what was said, and it also seems odd to me that the restoration was not completed before the item was placed in the catalog. If you're going to require the buyer to pay for it anyway, why not have the finished product on display, which presumably will look nicer and thus likely draw additional bids?

[the-illini]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Phil, this poster was discussed awhile back, and the players identified--Davis is not on the poster, and since he was traded FOR Ewing, who does appear, it's very unlikely he will surface as part of the set, unless there was another printing before the trade, which itself was before the season.
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...hlight=mcaleer

As for the restoration, I agree with what was said, and it also seems odd to me that the restoration was not completed before the item was placed in the catalog. If you're going to require the buyer to pay for it anyway, why not have the finished product on display, which presumably will look nicer and thus likely draw additional bids?

If you look at the rest of the auction, I don't know that Legendary could afford to not get it included as soon as possible. A very thin offering compared to their heyday...

[1880nonsports]

was clearly poorly thought out and cumbersome. I'm thinking it might be the result of a listing ship without it's principals/principles powering the journey :-).
Cleaning and deacidification is about preservation while conservation and cosmetic work reflects a desire to improve the perception of an item. If legendary bought the piece or has it on consignment and is following the consignor's desires - it's their right to do as they please. The process should be noted in a "report" and pictures taken of the item's original condition and any seminal applications or remediation.
Of course as expressed earlier in the thread - this should have been done before the fact or not at all. It's possible that they were under pressures we are not privy to - as based on current events and the overall decline of Legendary's offerings - I am thinking the entity might be running it's last auction............

[Leon]

They should have either sold as is or done the conservation, shown exactly what was done, with before and after pictures, and not charge the fee for whatever they are having done, imo. They shouldn't be charging for what they perceive is best...