Spring 2013 - Item detail

1916 M101-4 Sporting News #38 Ty Cobb

Sold For:
$4,444
Year:
1916
Auction:
2013 Spring
Lot #:
373
Category:
Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards
Graded EX 60 by SGC. Very attractive, fairly high-grade example of this popular black-and-white card featuring the legendary Hall of Famer Ty Cobb in one of his most classic poses. The card is in a very solid Excellent condition. It is bright, crisp, and perfectly clean front and back, with superb photo contrast, no creases, and light wear to the corners. The blank reverse is flawless. This is a very attractive example with tremendous eye-appeal, dating from the heart of Cobb"™s great career, an era in which relatively few card sets were issued. Consigned directly from the family of legendary collector Paul Pollard. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$2,000+. SOLD FOR $4,443.75