What's the rarest card you own?

[Kenny Cole]

here area few

[fkm_bky]

The Huggins is a Pop Report of 6 between SGC/PSA.

The Phillippi from what I can find is a Pop1 w/ SGC. I'm not exactly sure how rare this one is, but it's one of my favorite cards in my collection.

Wonderful cards being shown in this topic. Love it!

Bill

[tod41]

Originally Posted by Joe Hunter

Probably this one. 1975 Hostess panel unpublished George Brett rookie

Love this.

[vthobby]

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Oops.....wrong thread......sorry......



Mike

[clydepepper]

also this...not sure exactly how rare it is (anybody?), only that the hand-cut version is supposedly rarer than the 'standard' version.


1941 Play Ball - Carl Hubbell (Hand-Cut) PSA-9.jpg

[Brian Van Horn]

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[npa589]

Definitely this one for me in terms of rarity. 1 of 2 across both SGC and PSA. The very hard to find W516-2-3 set (I saw someone post a Ruth earlier).

For those that care - the differences between the W516 variations are subtle but noticeable. The W516-2-3 version is the normal font and non-mirrored image.

If you've never learned the differences, Old Cardboard sums it up perfectly:

https://oldcardboard.com/w/w516/w516.asp?cardsetID=818

[GeoPoto]

1923 E123 Curtis Ireland Candy: Produced by Curtis Ireland Candy Co. of St. Louis, MO

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1639751405

[Exhibitman]

And Kenny for the

[scotgreb]

So many great cards and images. As a HOF collector, those "Kenny" cards are always humbling . . .

Travis, Cecil 1939 PB114 Sample PSA 45 29075681.jpg Travis, Cecil 1939 PB114 Sample PSA 45 29075681b.jpg

[h2oya311]

Kenny Cole, crushing it as always!

[ValKehl]

Each of these WaJo cards appears to be a 1-of-1, per the combined pop reports and as I have never seen another example of any of them:

[Qcards]

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

[chadeast]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Each of these WaJo cards appears to be a 1-of-1, per the combined pop reports and as I have never seen another example of any of them:

Simply amazing, Val! Your WaJo collection is wonderful. You reminded me to post my 1916 SB WaJo.

[cardinalcollector]

Not as rare as a lot of cards in this thread, but just try to find one

[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.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Will a 1 of 1 do?



This series of 10 cards was issued in a horizontal strip. It uses the same images as the ca. 1925 4-on-1 Exhibit cards with boxers and baseball players. The stock is much thinner than Exhibit stock. I have only seen the Cobb once: this one. Uncatalogued until I catalogued it.

Here's the Al Simmons from the same strip issue:

These 3 blank-back Senators' cards appear to be from the same strip card issue as Adam's cards.

[shagrotn77]

Originally Posted by cardinalcollector

Not as rare as a lot of cards in this thread, but just try to find one

I've been looking!

[Webster]

Most of the cards from this series are in the single digits of known copies. This one carries the star power, although I believe the Robinson (which I also own -with many thanks to Brian VH) is the only known.

[yanksfan09]

Some of my favorite rarities!

[puckpaul]

Kalamazoo Bats Mays, 1906 NY Giants bottle set Mathewson (ex-Halper, 6 players in set), and Pinkerton Walter Johnson.

[trapperlad]

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[triwak]

1869 Redstockings Photo Disc (with closeups of front and back). Probably was a pin, but I really can't see evidence of that on the back. It's clearly a manufactured item, but have never heard of another surfacing.

[trapperlad]

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[Dead-Ball-Hitter]

Any Buzz Arlett fans here? Eight decades as the ML home run king!

[Exhibitman]

Val: they are. All are among the ten ballplayers on the 4 on 1 Exhibit issue that uses the same artwork.

[Seven]

Jesus Kenny

Those cards are something else!

[Kenny Cole]

LOL, thanks. Here are a few more.

[Exhibitman]

Here is a hobby unicorn: an R340 Sport Kings premium of Dempsey, Baer and Carnera using an image from the MGM film The Prizefighter and the Lady. There are two known SK premiums, this one and a Weissmuller. The alleged Ruth that was sold some years ago is a proof, not the as-issued card.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Kenny Cole

LOL, thanks. Here are a few more.

Wow Kenny you and your cards are truly in Rarified air

Very nice

[therajah]

1926-kut-outs-giantsyankees-die-cuts--lou-gehrig-50594.jpg

[benge610]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Surprise, I may have the least desirable rarest card. My R308 Type 2 (large size) self-developing Tattoo Orbit of Pepper Martin is, as far as I know, one of a kind. The only other player I have ever seen for Type 2 is Jimmy Foxx.

Brian (the other two Tattoo Orbit Martins shown for size comparison)

Brian,
I may be able to joust ya;
on the, "least desirable"; lol.

'Wickey' McAvoy, an 18 yr-old catcher from Rochester, NY; after his team had a series with the Baltimores; is signed by Connie Mack's A's, as a back-up catcher. Subsequently is sent to Baltimore for seasoning. While there, McAvoy catches a young pitcher named Ruth; undoubtedly is reporting analysis of this young pitcher back to Philly. When Mack begins negotiations with Dunn of Baltimore, Mr. Mack feels $10K is a bit steep for his liking; prolly thinking negotiations will follow. The rest is history as Boston came a calling. My guess is that after the passing of Powers and ATC pulling his card from the 350 run; someone from the A's office acquired this card from the printer (nameplate removed, no shadow); inserted it into the ol' typewriter
(anyone remember those? lol) and gave Wickey his own 'card'; this was a big deal to some back then, having your own baseball card. I am still digging on this backstory but wanted to share what I have.





Ben
(Lover of all baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards!)

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Bobmc]

Since a few collectors have previously posted Post-War items, I thought I'd post this fairly rare, desirable card of Pete Rose. But, Pete is not the reason for it being in my humble collection. I enjoy collecting unique '50s and '60s White Sox memorabilia; and this bad boy includes 3 Chisox Topps Rookie All-Star Team selections.
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[scotgreb]

A few more fairly rare issues . . .

Oms, Alejandro 1926 Aguilitas 778 SGC 60.jpg McPhee, John 1887 N172 PSA 2 31849295.jpg Dihigo, Martin 1945-46 Caramelo65 PSA2 28712899.jpg

[Brian Van Horn]

Saving a place for 1915 W-Uncs.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

Saving a place for 1915 W-Uncs.

Post them up, Brian. Here is one I have only seen one of. And it could go in my thread about owning the same card twice too. I think I overpay every time I get one back because there is a tiny bit of sentimnetality in my bidding.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Bobmc

Since a few collectors have previously posted Post-War items, I thought I'd post this fairly rare, desirable card of Pete Rose. But, Pete is not the reason for it being in my humble collection. I enjoy collecting unique '50s and '60s White Sox memorabilia; and this bad boy includes 3 Chisox Topps Rookie All-Star Team selections.
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Here'a a banquet card of the newest HOFer

[Seven]

Whose going to pull out a Tolleteros Gibson for the thread?

[Leon]

What great cards in this thread. Thanks to all of those sharing.
Picked this up a few days ago. Canceled on back to 1907.
I don't remember seeing one like it (there must be others) . Not in hand but shipped... Love the cubs....

[Mozzie22]

Originally Posted by scotgreb

A few more fairly rare issues . . .

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That Oms is one of the coolest cards I've ever seen. Haunting in a way.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

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Great cards Brian. Especially like the WaJo as I think any Altoona Tribune cards of any player are going to be exceedingly rare.

Question though, what are those several cards you posted last? Not familiar with the set, and assume they are all blank backed.

[benge610]

Originally Posted by Leon

What great cards in this thread. Thanks to all of those sharing.
Picked this up a few days ago. Canceled on back to 1907.
I don't remember seeing one like it (there must be others) . Not in hand but shipped... Love the cubs....

I LOVE that, '07 Cubbies, Leon!
Thank you for sharing. So cool, have never seen it.

Ben.
(Lover of all baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards!)

[Vintagecatcher]

Guessing my rarest cards would be either my T4 Obak Cabinets or my Old Mill Cabinet.

The John Tiedeman T4 Obak Cabinet was trimmed to the oval, whereas the Claude Berry T4 Obak Cabinet is complete. The Joseph Laughlin H801-7 Old Mill Cabinet is one of my favorite items.

I also have some "color freaks" which would qualify as rare. They include a Otto Miller B18, a E92 Harry Bemis, and a E102 Red Kleinow.

Patrick

[clydepepper]

Okay. Since I've seen both postcards and post-war cards posted, I'll add a few.

I have no illusions of waking up with anything comparable to most of what I've seen...especially Mr. Kenny Cole - I'm just sharing what I still have:

BABE RUTH Single-Signed 4x5 Photo.jpg

1961 Topps #344- SANDY KOUFAX SGC-96 Mint - Lionel Carter Collection.jpg1968 Topps 45- Tom seaver SGC-4 Gary-Carter-Collection 91.26.jpg


FYI- I had earlier posted my hand-cut '41 Play Ball- Hubbell and asked if anyone knew how rare it is. I'd still be interested in any details.



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[Kenny Cole]

Scott,

That's a really nice Aguilitas Oms. Nicer than mine and with terrific photo clarity. Grats on a great card!!!

Kenny

[benchod]

Amazing cards, cabs , postcards on this thread! Don't want to slight anyone by naming favorites so great collections gents.

This thread is right up my alley as tough to find cards have always been a focus of my collection. Just my personal choice but I would rather own a card that not too many others have rather than a card that can be easily found. Probably have enough to bore you guys with for a couple of hours

All M101-6 Mendelsohns are relatively scarce but these 3 are never seen.
Two of them are obvious team changes.

Sam Crawford is a 1/1 for now . Probably there is another one out there

[benchod]

Grover Alexander is usually seen with the Cubs.
This is both a team and photo change as his first year with Chicago was 1918

[benchod]

This guy is also a team change
He really needs no introduction

[benchod]

never have seen another