1888 N162 Goodwin Champions King Kelly PSA VG 3

Sold For:

$24,000

Year:

1888

Auction:

2024 Spring

Lot #:

110

Category:

Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Graded VG 3 by PSA. N162 example of Boston Beaneaters Hall of Famer Mike "King" Kelly, one of the key cards from this very popular and colorful set of fifty issued by Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes. When advanced collectors discuss their favorite cards and sets of all time, the rarity and beauty of N162s usually puts the issue near the top of many lists. This card of Mike Kelly in particular is one of the classics of all nineteenth-century baseball cards. This beautiful example has brilliant colors, outstanding registration, and strong corners with light touches of wear. Downgraded due to a few small spots of paper loss along the reverse. This is a visually appealing mid-grade example of one of the most desirable of all nineteenth-century baseball cards. Opening Bid $2,000.