1888 N173 Old Judge Cabinet Charles Comiskey SGC VG 40

Sold For:

$6,000

Year:

1888

Auction:

2024 Summer

Lot #:

89

Category:

Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Graded VG 40 by SGC. 1888 N173 Goodwin Old Judge cabinet card of Hall of Famer Charles Comiskey dating from his playing days as leader and player-manager of the legendary World Champion St. Louis Browns. This card features a striking photo of "Commy" with hands outstretched, ready to catch a ball at first (pose #86-3). This is a beautiful card with outstanding photo contrast. The advertising and player identification within the photo is more elaborate and prominent than on most Old Judge cards. The blank reverse displays a light discoloration. This is an extremely rare card of "The Old Roman," Hall of Famer Charles Comiskey, from the N173 Old Judge series, one of card collecting’s most substantial and desirable nineteenth-century cabinet-card issues. Opening Bid $1,000.