1888 N172 Old Judge Cap Anson Portrait SGC VG 40

Sold For:

$16,200

Year:

1888

Auction:

2024 Spring

Lot #:

35

Category:

Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Graded VG 40 by SGC. 1888 N172 Old Judge portrait example of Cap Anson (Pose #11-1). The offered card features a striking portrait of the nineteenth century's greatest star. This example has strong image quality (photo quality is often light on Anson Old Judges) and honest corner wear. The blank reverse has scattered black marks and light soiling. This is a solid mid-grade example of the N172 Cap Anson, one of the most important cards in the Old Judge set and one of the nineteenth century's most desirable cards. Opening Bid $1,000.