Hall of Famer Cards

[Peter_Spaeth]

Even the Toleteros was issued several years after his death, so in a sense is not a real card.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Even the Toleteros was issued several years after his death, so in a sense is not a real card.

Very true, Peter. I meant "real" in terms of a card issued by a company. I suppose his Harrison Studio's photo could qualify, but we're talking a boatload of money for that.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Seven

Very true, Peter. I meant "real" in terms of a card issued by a company. I suppose his Harrison Studio's photo could qualify, but we're talking a boatload of money for that.

As if the Toleteros is cheap LOL. STILL after about a decade kicking myself for not manning up on one in a LOTG auction. That ship has sailed, relegating me to a 1974 Laughlin lol.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

As if the Toleteros is cheap LOL. STILL after about a decade kicking myself for not manning up on one in a LOTG auction. That ship has sailed, relegating me to a 1974 Laughlin lol.

Haha another true statement. I was looking on PSA's site I saw a PSA 4 went for a little over 9K in 2012, a 3 just sold for 42K in REA's spring auction of this year!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Seven

Haha another true statement. I was looking on PSA's site I saw a PSA 4 went for a little over 9K in 2012, a 3 just sold for 42K in REA's spring auction of this year!

The one I am thinking of was an SGC 5 if I recall correctly, went somewhere in the low teens in LOTG. Sometimes short term cheap is long term stupid. The upside is I learned a lesson and going forward did not sweat overpaying a little for key cards and of course in hindsight they mostly look very cheap.

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by Seven

Very true, Peter. I meant "real" in terms of a card issued by a company. I suppose his Harrison Studio's photo could qualify, but we're talking a boatload of money for that.

I’ve only ever seen the signed copy of this PC. Are there multiples on market?

[Seven]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

I’ve only ever seen the signed copy of this PC. Are there multiples on market?

I've only seen the signed as well. If we count the team PC's to fit the bill, because they feature Gibson, then I think there are three total out there! But Yes as far as we all know the solo is a one of one, but they're all priceless.

It's tragic really. Not only from the sense that he would've made a hell of a Major Leaguer had the color barrier not existed, But also from a collecting standpoint, there's virtually no cards of him. We at least have a couple of Oscar Charleston to work with, because of his time in the Cuban league.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

I’ve only ever seen the signed copy of this PC. Are there multiples on market?

I agree with James. AFAIK, there is one copy (which is signed) of Josh Gibson’s 1931 Harrison Studios solo Real Photo Postcard and three copies of the 1931 Harrison Studio RPPC of the 1931 Homestead Grays which features both Josh Gibson and Oscar Charleston.

Here is his 1931 Team RPPC.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

I agree with James. AFAIK, there is one copy (which is signed) of Josh Gibson’s 1931 Harrison Studios solo Real Photo Postcard and three copies of the 1931 Harrison Studio RPPC of the 1931 Homestead Grays which features both Josh Gibson and Oscar Charleston.

Here is his 1931 Team RPPC.

Wow that is a great card with a lot of history and love the rarity