1921 Shotwell Babe Ruth Discovered

[paul]

Rhett,

Do you think the Jesse Burkett card is specific to Koester Bread, or that it should be found in other W575-1A sets?

Paul

[rhettyeakley]

Paul, I don't want to get too into the Koesters thing here but there are only very few cards that are described as "Koesters" that one can feel confident that they actually have a Koesters card. However, among those likely exclusive to the Koesters set is the Burkett.

I have found absolutely no difference between the vast majority of "Koesters" cards and the players corresponding W575-1A, despite what many collectors & dealers have claimed. Thus, unless the player (or pose) is unique to the Koesters set, then the card should be assumed to be simply a W575-1A -- This isn't going to be too popular with those that have paid high amounts for people like George Kelly, Dave Bancroft, Hugh Jennings, etc. thinking that they had a Koesters bread card.

Here are two more cards "exclusive" to the Koesters set...


-Rhett

[paul]

Thanks.

[Exhibitman]

Is there any back identification on them?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Is there any back identification on them?

they are blank backed...

[jmhockey23]

I may have unearthed another 1921 Shotwell E121 version. When I found this card, your blog about the Ruth was my first real background to the issue, Bob. Anyway here is the card I found: George Dauss. It is on it's way to SGC now, as PSA said they couldn't grade it due to not having enough information about the issue and believing that the only two that exist are the Ruth and Jacobson.

[Leon]

Nice Find. I guess that is the 3rd one that I am aware of. The other two being the Ruth and this one pictured here (pardon the other scans). Even though the new one found is trimmed it's very desirable and valuable. How much? Would have to go to auction to see but 1k might not surprise me....under $500 would surprise me.