Spring 2025 - Item detail

1911 T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb SGC NM 7

Sold For:
$33,600
Year:
1911
Auction:
2025 Spring
Lot #:
544
Category:
Prewar Baseball Cards (1900-1941)

Graded NM 7 by SGC. One of only five examples graded at this level by SGC with only one higher! Classic card of Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb from the T205 Gold Border series in exceptionally high-grade for this issue. Cobb is not just the most valuable card in the set, it is also one of the most well known and popular of all his cards. Any T205 Gold Border in this extraordinary condition would be extremely noteworthy, let alone an example of key Hall of Famer Ty Cobb This example boasts vibrant colors, a crisp image, and strong corners. The delicate gold borders display minimal chipping (just a touch along the top edge). Boldly printed Honest Long Cut advertising reverse. This is a tremendous T205 example of Cobb, one of baseball's greatest legends, from one of collecting's most classic and condition-sensitive sets. Awarded an MBA Gold Diamond by Mike Baker Authenticated for high-end eye appeal. A corresponding MBA sticker is affixed to the front of the holder.