What's the rarest card you own?

[Casey2296]

I'll go with this E100 Type 2 Weaver. 1/1
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[MikeGarcia]

...error card from 1947 ; I've never heard tell of another in lo these many years... rare , I guess...

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[Rhotchkiss]

Some amazing cards on this thread. I have numerous cards that are 1 of 1, especially if you consider front-back combos. Here are a few of them plus a few other super rare ones that are fund to look at

[Casey2296]

Love those M131 Newsboys Ryan, fantastic cards.

[ramram]

Not sure if this qualifies but they were produced and given out to dedicate the opening game in KC in 1886.

Rob M

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[Andrew1975]

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[Fred]

For my 19th century collecting buddies. Here we go again...

[kmac32]

E123 Curtis Ireland Chocolate Elmer Miller. One of a kind to my knowledge!

[T206Jim]

The only known 1914 Major League Ruth rookie in the hobby.

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[chadeast]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

The only known 1914 Major League Ruth rookie in the hobby.

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Wow, gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[orioles70]

As far as I know this is the only T205 Hugh Duffy with a Hindu back...I bought it at a Richmond VA show in 1998 or 1999

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[the-illini]

A 1925 Exhibit rookie card of Bill Terry. I haven't seen one of these for sale in quite some time

[orioles70]

Not sure there is a nicer T330-2 Piedmont Art Stamp of Ty Cobb

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[Robextend]

Nothing too rare in my collection these days, but these would probably be it:

[Qcards]

Picked these up locally here in Canada over 20 years ago, these have always intrigued me...

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Qcards

Picked these up locally here in Canada over 20 years ago, these have always intrigued me...

Mike, here's my WaJo that appears to have been in the same position on a Cracker Jack advertising piece as your Speaker.

[iconsportscards]

Only one on SGC database, none on PSA (last I checked)









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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by iconsportscards

Only one on SGC database, none on PSA (last I checked)









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I've never seen a W.M. Dick before. Thanks for whipping it out.

[MikeGarcia]

...I'm glad to be following Mr. Adam Of Burbank with this new arrival for my Mule Haas Athletics Playing Days Master Set ......he might know if this postcard-back is somewhat "rare"...... the other three guys on here abandoned Mr. Mack for greener but 'way colder pastures...

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[Exhibitman]

Can you post the back?

I wouldn't say they abandoned Mack: no free agency. Mack Daddy sold Foxx and Grove to Boston and traded Cochrane to Detroit.

[Leon]

I could play this game for a year
Next we should do a thread for uniquely known cards.....that would cut down on some of the commons LOL
There are a few other AWA backs, in a deep old collector's collection, but not this player..

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Can you post the back?

I wouldn't say they abandoned Mack: no free agency. Mack Daddy sold Foxx and Grove to Boston and traded Cochrane to Detroit.

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..thanks for any help... I'm very glad it was never sent to " Walter Payne" at the Cleveland "Y."....were " Bob , Jack , and gang " all ballplayers on the same team circa 1929-1930 ??....I love this hobby....

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[iconsportscards]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I've never seen a W.M. Dick before. Thanks for whipping it out.

LOL, Anytime!







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[Kenny Cole]

This is a fun thread. Just to keep it going...

[therajah]

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[todeen]

Card size photo, autographed by Heinie Groh.

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[ctownboy]

Todeen,

What is the Underwood trademark for? I think they were photographers for some different card issues so could this Groh photo be one used for an actual card?

David

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by todeen

Card size photo, autographed by Heinie Groh.

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I have the same exact Heinie Groh card, minus the autograph. I believe someone speculated that these may have been made up for Groh in the 1960's to give away/autograph.

Brian

[todeen]

Originally Posted by ctownboy

Todeen,

What is the Underwood trademark for? I think they were photographers for some different card issues so could this Groh photo be one used for an actual card?

David

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I have the same exact Heinie Groh card, minus the autograph. I believe someone speculated that these may have been made up for Groh in the 1960's to give away/autograph.

Brian

I don't know a lot, but I really like it. The back is stamped numbered 913. However, I know that these exist for other players. I saw the same deckle edge with a collage style pic for another player. And most likely I saw it from a member on this site. So I've always had the impression this was a small set, TCMA style.

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[WillowGrove]

This may be the rarest card I own - although I consider it more a photo - Frank Selee HOF manager. His single image is not on any card other than the rare Allegheny Card Co. set - so I am very happy to have this for my HOF collection. And FYI it's a Horner photo taken when the Cubs came to Boston in May of 1902. Great thread!

[atx840]

Stunning Peter

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by todeen

I don't know a lot, but I really like it. The back is stamped numbered 913. However, I know that these exist for other players. I saw the same deckle edge with a collage style pic for another player. And most likely I saw it from a member on this site. So I've always had the impression this was a small set, TCMA style.

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My card is also stamped '913' on the back.

Brian

[Stlfan1961]

My 1st post!


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[VintageBen]

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[puckpaul]

Here is the Matthewson bottle from the 6 bottle set, which i purchased in the Halper Sothebys auction. I have not seen any other examples of these. Thought they were really interesting, cool and unique and would display great. My wife had other ideas! Enjoy them nonetheless.

[vthobby]

Originally Posted by puckpaul

Here is the Matthewson bottle from the 6 bottle set, which i purchased in the Halper Sothebys auction. I have not seen any other examples of these. Thought they were really interesting, cool and unique and would display great. My wife had other ideas! Enjoy them nonetheless.

Amazing! I'd bubble wrap that at all times! Hurts eye appeal but still.....

So coool!



Peace, Mike

[frankbmd]

How rare. Don't know for sure, but I think it's a Koester Bread D383 hand cut from a promotional poster due to the thickness of the card stock.

Needless to say, I think it will remain in the family.

[joeadcock]

Frank.

"......I think it will remain in the family"

Right out of Antique Roadshow

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by VintageBen

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very nice card BEN

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Hordfest]

1939 R303-A Ted Williams rookie. Still needs to get slabbed.

[Brian Van Horn]

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[JimC]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

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Holy Schnikies that Ernie Shore. That card should be here in Winston-Salem!

[mordecaibrown1]

[benge610]

Gertenrich, "Pratt"

[Leon]

It's interesting to go back in time, in this thread, and see cards that have shuffled between board members.

a scarce card, if not rare..

[Casey2296]

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1888 N338-1 SF Hess California League.

Very few exist, probably 20 +/-, Burdick donated 11 from his private collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art so there's 9 or 10 out in the wild.
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[4815162342]

I missed this thread during my hiatus. It has been an absolute pleasure looking at all of these amazing cards.

[Lucas00]

1946 Sears is Probably my Rarest. Maybe my '53 northland bread label is up there as well, never seen one of Schoendienst for sale.

[bbcard1]

One that is in proper order and that I can find easily.