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Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities
Great thread. Even though a postmark may lower the technical grade of a postcard, I think that they really add to it. I certainly would pay a premium for a postcard with a "desirable" postmark that helps tell its story.
This one has a Boston postmark from October 11, 1915, the third game of the World Series, which was the first game that was played in Boston. Dutch Leonard out-pitched Grover Alexander 2-1 and the Red Sox took the Series lead two games to one.
I wonder if this postcard was purchased at the game?
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Interesting story....agree this adds something to the overall card.
Z