1888-1889 N172 Old Judge High-Grade SGC Collection (3)

Sold For:

$2,115

Year:

1889

Auction:

2011 Spring

Lot #:

47

Category:

Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Collection of three extraordinary high-grade N172 Old Judge series cards, each graded NM 84 or NM+ 86 by SGC: 1) #174-5 Shorty Fuller (SGC NM 84). 1889 copyright. Gorgeous card with four sharp corners, outstanding contrast, and a perfectly clean reverse. This card is a gem! 2) #404-1 Jumbo Schoenreck (SGC NM 84). 1888 copyright. The card displays four sharp corners, minor toning on the borders and reverse. 3) #405-5 Pop Schriver (SGC NM+ 86). 1888 copyright. Four sharp corners, with a dramatic pose, strong image, and perfectly clean reverse. This is an impressive trio of extremely striking, high-quality cards from the most important set of the nineteenth century. Total: 3 cards. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$1,500. SOLD FOR $2,115