What's the rarest card you own?

[brianp-beme]

Surprise, I may have the least desirable rarest card. My R308 Type 2 (large size) self-developing Tattoo Orbit of Pepper Martin is, as far as I know, one of a kind. The only other player I have ever seen for Type 2 is Jimmy Foxx.

Brian (the other two Tattoo Orbit Martins shown for size comparison)

[glchen]

I'll show this card since there are others from this set currently on the front page auction going on.

Edit: Actually, I stand corrected. Card is from a different set than the front page auction.

[Big Red Machine]

Here is an uncataloged 1968-70 Shillitos Johnny Bench.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by glchen

I'll show this card since there are others from this set currently on the front page auction going on.

Edit: Actually, I stand corrected. Card is from a different set than the front page auction.

Phenomenal!!! I love coming to this site and seeing things I've never seen before. Tremendous card, Gary!

[Leon]

Wonderful cards shown already....Type card collectors have a small advantage...

The Ruth is about the same height as the Collins...scans and all...

[Exhibitman]

Here's one of the prize-winning cards from the 1968 Atlantic Oil set. With only a few $100 prizes, there were only a handful made and I have never seen another one.



This Ruth is rare, but not as rare as the other cards shown in this amazing thread. I just love the way it looks...and it really bugs the guy who sold it to me when I post it.



REA sold a 1.5 for $4,680 in April.

[Frank A]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Here's one of the prize-winning cards from the 1968 Atlantic Oil set. With only a few $100 prizes, there were only a handful made and I have never seen another one.



This Ruth is rare, but not as rare as the other cards shown in this amazing thread. I just love the way it looks...and it really bugs the guy who sold it to me when I post it.

Actually I own one of the

[Frank A]

Originally Posted by Frank A

Actually I own one of the

Actually I own one of the Jean-donat Ruth cards and they are very very scarce. Only 6 of these cards have been graded. 1 by CSG graded a 1.5, 2 by PSA graded a 1 and a 1.5 and three by SGC graded a A, a 1.5 and your 6. You have the best one and they are not readily available. Nice card.

[benge610]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Surprise, I may have the least desirable rarest card. My R308 Type 2 (large size) self-developing Tattoo Orbit of Pepper Martin is, as far as I know, one of a kind. The only other player I have ever seen for Type 2 is Jimmy Foxx.

Brian (the other two Tattoo Orbit Martins shown for size comparison)

Brian,
I may be able to joust ya;
on the, "least desirable"; lol.

'Wickey' McAvoy, an 18 yr-old catcher from Rochester, NY; after his team had a series with the Baltimores; is signed by Connie Mack's A's, as a back-up catcher. Subsequently is sent to Baltimore for seasoning. While there, McAvoy catches a young pitcher named Ruth; undoubtedly is reporting analysis of this young pitcher back to Philly. When Mack begins negotiations with Dunn of Baltimore, Mr. Mack feels $10K is a bit steep for his liking; prolly thinking negotiations will follow. The rest is history as Boston came a calling. My guess is that after the passing of Powers and ATC pulling his card from the 350 run; someone from the A's office acquired this card from the printer (nameplate removed, no shadow); inserted it into the ol' typewriter
(anyone remember those? lol) and gave Wickey his own 'card'; this was a big deal to some back then, having your own baseball card. I am still digging on this backstory but wanted to share what I have.





Ben
(Lover of all baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards!)

[Brian Van Horn]

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[scotgreb]

A few more fairly rare issues . . .

Oms, Alejandro 1926 Aguilitas 778 SGC 60.jpg McPhee, John 1887 N172 PSA 2 31849295.jpg Dihigo, Martin 1945-46 Caramelo65 PSA2 28712899.jpg

[Mozzie22]

Originally Posted by scotgreb

A few more fairly rare issues . . .

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That Oms is one of the coolest cards I've ever seen. Haunting in a way.

[Vintagecatcher]

Guessing my rarest cards would be either my T4 Obak Cabinets or my Old Mill Cabinet.

The John Tiedeman T4 Obak Cabinet was trimmed to the oval, whereas the Claude Berry T4 Obak Cabinet is complete. The Joseph Laughlin H801-7 Old Mill Cabinet is one of my favorite items.

I also have some "color freaks" which would qualify as rare. They include a Otto Miller B18, a E92 Harry Bemis, and a E102 Red Kleinow.

Patrick

[clydepepper]

Okay. Since I've seen both postcards and post-war cards posted, I'll add a few.

I have no illusions of waking up with anything comparable to most of what I've seen...especially Mr. Kenny Cole - I'm just sharing what I still have:

BABE RUTH Single-Signed 4x5 Photo.jpg

1961 Topps #344- SANDY KOUFAX SGC-96 Mint - Lionel Carter Collection.jpg1968 Topps 45- Tom seaver SGC-4 Gary-Carter-Collection 91.26.jpg


FYI- I had earlier posted my hand-cut '41 Play Ball- Hubbell and asked if anyone knew how rare it is. I'd still be interested in any details.



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[BobC]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

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Great cards Brian. Especially like the WaJo as I think any Altoona Tribune cards of any player are going to be exceedingly rare.

Question though, what are those several cards you posted last? Not familiar with the set, and assume they are all blank backed.

[Bobmc]

Since a few collectors have previously posted Post-War items, I thought I'd post this fairly rare, desirable card of Pete Rose. But, Pete is not the reason for it being in my humble collection. I enjoy collecting unique '50s and '60s White Sox memorabilia; and this bad boy includes 3 Chisox Topps Rookie All-Star Team selections.
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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Bobmc

Since a few collectors have previously posted Post-War items, I thought I'd post this fairly rare, desirable card of Pete Rose. But, Pete is not the reason for it being in my humble collection. I enjoy collecting unique '50s and '60s White Sox memorabilia; and this bad boy includes 3 Chisox Topps Rookie All-Star Team selections.
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Here'a a banquet card of the newest HOFer

[Seven]

Whose going to pull out a Tolleteros Gibson for the thread?

[Leon]

What great cards in this thread. Thanks to all of those sharing.
Picked this up a few days ago. Canceled on back to 1907.
I don't remember seeing one like it (there must be others) . Not in hand but shipped... Love the cubs....

[benge610]

Originally Posted by Leon

What great cards in this thread. Thanks to all of those sharing.
Picked this up a few days ago. Canceled on back to 1907.
I don't remember seeing one like it (there must be others) . Not in hand but shipped... Love the cubs....

I LOVE that, '07 Cubbies, Leon!
Thank you for sharing. So cool, have never seen it.

Ben.
(Lover of all baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards!)

[Brian Van Horn]

Saving a place for 1915 W-Uncs.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Brian Van Horn

Saving a place for 1915 W-Uncs.

Post them up, Brian. Here is one I have only seen one of. And it could go in my thread about owning the same card twice too. I think I overpay every time I get one back because there is a tiny bit of sentimnetality in my bidding.