What's the rarest card you own?

[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:

[aloondilana]

1929 Rogers Peet Hornsby (1 of 2 copies. Highest)

[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)

[glchen]

I'll show this card since there are others from this set currently on the front page auction going on.

Edit: Actually, I stand corrected. Card is from a different set than the front page auction.

[Big Red Machine]

Here is an uncataloged 1968-70 Shillitos Johnny Bench.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by glchen

I'll show this card since there are others from this set currently on the front page auction going on.

Edit: Actually, I stand corrected. Card is from a different set than the front page auction.

Phenomenal!!! I love coming to this site and seeing things I've never seen before. Tremendous card, Gary!

[Leon]

Wonderful cards shown already....Type card collectors have a small advantage...

The Ruth is about the same height as the Collins...scans and all...

[Exhibitman]

Here's one of the prize-winning cards from the 1968 Atlantic Oil set. With only a few $100 prizes, there were only a handful made and I have never seen another one.



This Ruth is rare, but not as rare as the other cards shown in this amazing thread. I just love the way it looks...and it really bugs the guy who sold it to me when I post it.



REA sold a 1.5 for $4,680 in April.

[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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[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

[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.

[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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[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?

[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.

[luciobar1980]

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:

Is that pic definitely of Cobb? For some reason my first thought was it didn't look like him.

[Brian Van Horn]

I know this is a contradiction in terms, but I have too many to list. I'm not bragging. I'm simply a type collector in part of my collection. Still, here is one:

[mouschi]

I think this is the highest graded copy (out of 2 or 3 total?) - Regardless, I'm super happy/excited/grateful to have it!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by luciobar1980

Is that pic definitely of Cobb? For some reason my first thought was it didn't look like him.

[the-illini]

Couple of very rare postcards; the Williams is one of two I believe

[joejo20]

Here are the rarest cards I own in My Lou Criger collection

[Leon]

the rarest Ruth....one that was never made! W626

[clydepepper]

[QUOTE=Leon;2175245]the rarest Ruth....one that was never made! W626


I guess mine, since it's from a test set, is also a one of none...


I see yours and you see mine, so they must have been made...just not in bulk...right?


Does this line of thought make all those modern BUNT Digitals just as rare?

UGH! Perish the thought.
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[glchen]

[QUOTE=Leon;2175245]the rarest Ruth....one that was never made! W626



Here's another Sun Pictures negative of Ruth with a different image.

[Griffins]

Only example known, and pre dates the find.

[Yoda]

I guess it would be my N403 1888 Yum Yum Tom Deasley SGC 5. Scanner I can understand coming in '22.

[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.