W600 Purchase of a lifetime (for me)! Would you restore?

[pbspelly]

Who are some reputable restorers for cards like these?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pbspelly

Who are some reputable restorers for cards like these?

This is who did my Horner Composite before I got it. Some well known hobbyists use them too...

https://www.graphicconservation.com/

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[Tabe]

I am not opposed to restoration so long as it's disclosed. Personally, for these cards, I would absolutely look into getting them - at the very least - professionally cleaned and the mold addressed. The stains detract from the cards, to me, so I would want to get rid of it if possible.

[Frank A]

Other than the Joss and Chesbro, the rest look pretty bad. It would not bother me to have them cleaned up. Someone may be able to remove that staining.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Awesome pick-up, congrats!

[TobaccoKing4]

I created an official BST thread for the Non-HOFers in the BST section...here is the link:

https://net54baseball.com/showthread...20#post2087520

I'm open to offers on all of the cards. Listed prices are just what I'm looking for.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by Tabe

I am not opposed to restoration so long as it's disclosed. Personally, for these cards, I would absolutely look into getting them - at the very least - professionally cleaned and the mold addressed. The stains detract from the cards, to me, so I would want to get rid of it if possible.

I agree with this

[TobaccoKing4]

I'm starting to wonder if there was a Cobb that the seller kept for himself or if it was lost somewhere along the way. Seems unlikely that there would be a Crawford and a McIntyre without a Cobb. Why would someone order the Tigers outfield minus their best player?

[sb1]

Cobb was not available until 1907 and far from a future hobby icon at that time. 1907 was really his breakout year. Possibly these were all obtained by the original person prior to 1907, the group contains all of the four types of mounts, indicating some were acquired at different time periods, even type 4 was produced for a few years before this.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by TobaccoKing4

I'm starting to wonder if there was a Cobb that the seller kept for himself or if it was lost somewhere along the way. Seems unlikely that there would be a Crawford and a McIntyre without a Cobb. Why would someone order the Tigers outfield minus their best player?

I agree with Scott. The original owner probably acquired them before was even offered in 1907. It looks like the Crawford is a Type 3 mount which would date it to 1903-ish and the McIntyre is a type 4 which could have been as early as 1904.

[TobaccoKing4]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

I agree with Scott. The original owner probably acquired them before was even offered in 1907. It looks like the Crawford is a Type 3 mount which would date it to 1903-ish and the McIntyre is a type 4 which could have been as early as 1904.

Both the Crawford and McIntyre are type 3 but after reading Scott's response it makes more sense why he's missing. The only other player I was surprised wasn't in the lot was Nap Lajoie.