1914 H813-2 Boston Garter Ty Cobb

Sold For:

$15,000

Year:

1914

Auction:

2020 Spring

Lot #:

481

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards

The 1914 Boston Garter set is one of the most beautiful card issues ever produced. It is also one of the rarest. It is a privilege for Robert Edward Auctions to offer the key card of Ty Cobb from this extraordinary set. To the best of our knowledge, there are three examples (including the offered) of Ty Cobb known to exist. Boston Garters have always been one of the most highly prized of all early twentieth-century cards. In the past this set has been identified as being issued in 1913, but it now seems clear the correct year of issue is actually 1914. All Boston Garters are extremely rare. As noted on the reverse, only one card was issued with each box of twelve garters, and the cards were to be displayed by retailers in their store windows. The reverse includes a checklist for the entire set, and Cobb's batting and fielding records are listed through the 1913 season. The unparalleled quality of the lithography and the unique concept of the set both contribute to making Boston Garters one of the most distinctive and noteworthy baseball-card sets ever issued. The large-format card measures 4 x 8.25 inches. This low-grade example represents a rare opportunity for the collector who wants a real 1914 Boston Garter card of Ty Cobb at an affordable level. Despite the obvious condition problems of this example, the image of Cobb in a batting stance is exceptionally bright and crisp. The card has undergone extensive professional restoration, including mending two halves together and inpainting of loss color. This card would be a highlight in even the most advanced card collection in the world and represents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the key cards from the legendary 1914 Boston Garter set. Encapsulated as Authentic (Restored) by BGS. Reserve $5,000. Estimate $10,000+.