1860s CDV on ebay

[vintagesportscollector]

Great image. Wouldn't be my first choice to sit on the bat like that . Also, I guess there wasn't much concern about getting hit with a foul ball back then, due to a softer ball and soft hitting, 'cause the guy sitting on the bat and the guy reading are going to get hit in the pucker.

[ramram]

I really don't put any negative value on it due to the crease, considering it's age and content. That price is extremely healthy though. However, IMO, it is historically far more important and valuable than a commercially produced 1950's Mantle card.

Rob M

[GaryPassamonte]

I have the same cdv in my collection. I think it is one of the best "game action" cdvs in existence. It is early, has an umpire, and it has a scorekeeper. It's hard to top that. I'm unsure of the identification, but it really doesn't matter very much in this case.

[ramram]

Gary - looks like you're gonna have to buy it so you can corner the market. Does your copy have that same Boston photographer stamp?

A little too blurry but it looks a little bit like the scorekeeper has a Civil War kepi or forage hat on.

Rob M

[ullmandds]

beautiful cdv...no doubt. not sure if I believe the listing which states batter looks african american???

[GaryPassamonte]

Not a great scan by me. Same photographer, Rob. I never thought about the hat.
I doubt the African American reference, also.

[ullmandds]

And they are cropped slightly differently as the outfielders in right field and the extra guy to the left of the batter. very cool...i want it!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ramram

I really don't put any negative value on it due to the crease, considering it's age and content. That price is extremely healthy though. However, IMO, it is historically far more important and valuable than a commercially produced 1950's Mantle card.

Rob M

I think the crease along with the price is what counted me out. Just a bit much..... However, if I had some extra money I would seriously consider it. I agree a crease on such a rare card doesn't detract as much as on others. I remember some momentous cards with creases which I still liked a lot.