1913 M101-3 Sporting News Postcards Ty Cobb PSA VG-EX 4 - 1 of 1!

Sold For:

$31,200

Year:

1913

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

923

Category:

Prewar Baseball - 1910s and 1920s Cards

Graded VG-EX 4 by PSA. This is the only example graded at this level by PSA with just one higher. Presented is the key card of Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb from the 1913 M101-3 Sporting News Postcards series. A total of six cards comprise a complete set, which was available as a premium from the Sporting News. The newspaper is well known to card collectors for a number of 1910-era sets. Each postcard in the set measures 3.5 x 5.5 inches and features a duo-tone color photo on front and a traditional postcard reverse. The card is bright and clean with a flawless, crisp image and light touches of wear at the corners (a bit more on the upper right). The reverse is entirely clean, and has not been written on or mailed. A light crease is visible near Cobb's chin. This is a very attractive example of Ty Cobb that presents at a level superior to its assigned grade. Opening Bid $10,000.