REA - how'd ya make out?

[mouschi]

I'm a happy camper - I swept 4/4

JeremyW alerted me to this one - I've been on the lookout for this for quite a while. Pumped to have it coming!



I've also wanted a Connor Old Judge. I remember a beat to death raw '86 OJ came up. I threw a couple grand on it ... yeah ... it went for over 13k LOL. May upgrade at some point, but happy to have an authentic Connor for now.



This card has ALWAYS mesmerized me, and may be my favorite looking 19th century card, ever. I think it captures the game magnificently - bare hands and all. But ... where is he playing, on the beach? It looks like he is in the middle of a beach/park day playing a game.



Last, but not least - drool. It has a spot of paper loss on the back which is my favorite kind of damage. I have the M116 Wags, but this is just that much closer to a T206. I like to think of it as the exact opposite of a T206. Candy, blue, reversed image ... just perfection.

[scooter729]

What a fantastic E90-2 Wagner - an incredible 1! There were 3 E90-2 Wagners in the auction in various grades - I bet if there hadn't been 3 running at the same time, any of those three would've sold higher. I think you got a decent deal on a card with such fantastic eye appeal!

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by scooter729

What a fantastic E90-2 Wagner - an incredible 1! There were 3 E90-2 Wagners in the auction in various grades - I bet if there hadn't been 3 running at the same time, any of those three would've sold higher. I think you got a decent deal on a card with such fantastic eye appeal!

Thanks! I was super happy about it. I had been looking at a 3 elsewhere with similar eye appeal, but for much higher. When the M116 landed, I stopped looking, but when this beauty of a 1 came up, I knew I had to go for it.

[gabrinus]

Great acquisition on the Tango Cobb Steve!! One of a kind...Jerry

[benjulmag]

Congrats on the Creighton woodcut! You got a great buy at that price, and it has the entire newspaper to boot. IMO it is one of the most undervalued items of 19th century memorabilia out there.

Originally Posted by mouschi

I'm a happy camper - I swept 4/4

JeremyW alerted me to this one - I've been on the lookout for this for quite a while. Pumped to have it coming!

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by benjulmag

Congrats on the Creighton woodcut! You got a great buy at that price, and it has the entire newspaper to boot. IMO it is one of the most undervalued items of 19th century memorabilia out there.

Thanks! Yeah, I was willing to go significantly higher, so I was pleasantly surprised

[oldjudge]

I agree with Corey on the Creighton piece. You will notice that Mort Rogers, of later scorecard fame, is pictured at the bottom.

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

I agree with Corey on the Creighton piece. You will notice that Mort Rogers, of later scorecard fame, is pictured at the bottom.

I've never heard of him, but am now excited to do some research, thanks!

[TMKenKen]

Originally Posted by mouschi

I've never heard of him, but am now excited to do some research, thanks!

It's a great piece. I have one framed. I have all of the 19th century Harper's Weeklies and almost all of the Leslie's Illustrated from the 19th century that contain wood cuts etc depicting baseball. All Leslie's are also full newspapers other than this one -- although my print is in a bit better condition. I thought this would go to about $600 or so, so I didn't bid. You got a good price. Congrats.

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by TMKenKen

It's a great piece. I have one framed. I have all of the 19th century Harper's Weeklies and almost all of the Leslie's Illustrated from the 19th century that contain wood cuts etc depicting baseball. All Leslie's are also full newspapers other than this one -- although my print is in a bit better condition. I thought this would go to about $600 or so, so I didn't bid. You got a good price. Congrats.

Thanks! I think the last few I saw had some holes, so I'm happy with it. What are some of your favorites in your collection beside this one?