T206 Wagner proof strip now in Philly...

[KNH]

Is this the same strip that Al Rosen used to have? I remember seeing something like this at I believe a Fort Washington show back in the 80's. I think he was asking 2M for it.

[Jay Wolt]

Kary, yes its the same strip.
Was advertised in SCD in several issues as well w/ the hefty price tag

[Jewish-collector]

This is one of those items that every auction house will end up featuring at one time or another. Mastro sold it in 2002. Hunt in 2010. Who's going to be next ? REA ? Heritage ? Memory Lane ? Maybe this topic is a a good poll ?

[matty39]

I haven't read through the entire thread so I don't know if this has already been posted, but the strip card is in the current Hunt catalog, lot 242. It is slabbed by SGC as authentic.

[benjulmag]

Inasmuch as the strip already is graded authentic and has pretty crummy eye appeal, I wonder if this is not one of those instances where restoration could materially increase its value. It's not like it will prevent it from getting a number grade. But it could, by taking advantage of the strong colors the strip has, create something that would be attractive to look at. We have seen with posters that such restoration, even of the major kind, can significantly increase market value. Maybe it could with this too.

[Matt]

Corey - you sound like the item description.

[brass_rat]

I called Hunt Auctions to check in on how long the strip would be on display...much to my dismay, it's no longer at the stadium...I didn't have a chance to make it down from NYC...