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[rman444]

Pop of 4 is surprising to me. I thought there were only 2 known.

For $300-500k I could buy up nearly all of the Ty Cobb cards out there with less than a population of 4 known.

[E93]

Originally Posted by rman444

Pop of 4 is surprising to me. I thought there were only 2 known.

For $300-500k I could buy up nearly all of the Ty Cobb cards out there with less than a population of 4 known.

Yes, but you would not have an N172 Anson in uniform.

I think part of it is somewhat akin to the T206 Wagner. Anson was widely considered to be the best player in the 19th century and this is a super-tough card from the most widely collected set of the era. Granted, there are not nearly as many people attempting a "complete" set, whatever that might be if it were possible. But nevertheless, it is an iconic 19th century card of an iconic player from the most widely collected set.
JimB

[barrysloate]

Back in the 80's there was an Anson in Uniform being auctioned off- imagine this- in a classified ad in the back of SCD. No picture, little description, but I did send away for photographs which I still have. I really didn't know much about the card but I placed a bid of $1200 on it, a lot of money at the time. It ended up selling for $1250.

It now belongs to one of our board members. I never owned it, but I did have the opportunity to broker it to the current owner.