1913 Major League Indoor Base Ball Game in REA

[stone193]

Hi everyone

With the star power on board - 11 of the 16 players in the HOF - this might just be a favorite of board game collectors.

I totally respect the competition that ensues with a game like this. I'm guessing as a companion piece to cards.

I got lucky and picked this one up on eBay a few years ago for less than a grand.

Butch will probably remember better than I since he writes these things in his "little black book."

One of these days, I'll get in contact with one of the regulars from the Antique Road Show who has a shop in my town to see if it can be cleaned without damaging it?

Would be nice if I could get a better photo of it also.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by stone193

Hi everyone

With the star power on board - 11 of the 16 players in the HOF - this might just be a favorite of board game collectors.

I totally respect the competition that ensues with a game like this. I'm guessing as a companion piece to cards.

I got lucky and picked this one up on eBay a few years ago for less than a grand.

Butch will probably remember better than I since he writes these things in his "little black book."

One of these days, I'll get in contact with one of the regulars from the Antique Road Show who has a shop in my town to see if it can be cleaned without damaging it?

Would be nice if I could get a better photo of it also.

Hi Mike

That's a great example. With all due respect, why would you want to have it cleaned and messed with? It displays beautifully as is, unless there's something in particular not showing up in the photo?
If it were mine, I'd be very happy with it the way it sits, but that's just my opinion.
And at that price, you got a substantial deal.
Congrats!

Brent

[stone193]

Hi Mike

That's a great example. With all due respect, why would you want to have it cleaned and messed with? It displays beautifully as is, unless there's something in particular not showing up in the photo?
If it were mine, I'd be very happy with it the way it sits, but that's just my opinion.
And at that price, you got a substantial deal.
Congrats!

Brent

Hi Brent and thanx.

Yes, there's some kind of gunk that I'd like to remove - top right - but am afraid of ruining the paper.

Otherwise, I like the "patina" that these old games elicit.

I got into board game collecting around 2008 after collecting cards for over 20 yrs.

I've found them to be fun and for the most part - affordable.

I will say - patience in searching for games at the right price is key IMO.

[Butch7999]

Hi Mike -- yeah, you stuck in your thumb and pulled out a plum there! Just about a thousand
for that very nice example, November 2014 on eBay. Bit of a stain above Walter Johnson's head
the only real noticeable flaw, minor though it is. A good paper conservator would likely be able
to completely clean that up, but if you go that route, make sure you're getting a real expert who's
worked on similar items, similar paper of similar age. Several members here have had broadsheets,
photos, posters, and such things restored beautifully in spite of much more severe damage, so
ask around for recommendations. We've no idea how much the cleaning would cost ya, though...

[stone193]

We've no idea how much the cleaning would cost ya, though...

Hi Butch

If I ever decided to do that?

One of the regular consultants from the show is here in my town and I'd for sure call him up for advice on that.

With all I have to do? I'm sure I can procrastinate this into the next decade.