T9 Turkey Red Boxer find - Now with cards FOR SALE

[T3s]

Hello All,

I just recently acquired a very large group of T9 Turkey Red Boxers. This group of 45 cards is new to the hobby and has survived the last 100 years in very nice condition. There are only 10 different cards represented. The cards are essentially crease-free and show varying degrees of corner wear. If graded, I would estimate the majority would be PSA-3 to PSA-5 range, with a few nicer and a few lesser. A very solid group. The most amazing aspect of the find........

Each and every card has the ultra-rare "no-ad" back variation.

Over the last 20 years, I have focused on collecting Turkey Reds (T3s specifically, but also T9s and any other issue or item related to Turkey Red). Early on I recognized the relative scarcity of the "no-ad" back variation and have watched for them at every turn. They are absolutely a rarity. I have owned one T9 (Attell) with this variation and have seen less than 3 others. To find a group of 45 is unheard of.

Details on the provenance of this group is still slightly foggy. They came from an old home in NY and were part of an estate sale. As I find out more, I will document it.

Due to the heavy duplication and the rare back variation, I am strongly inclined to think that these must have originated from someone associated with the printer or from an individual who was involved with their distribution.

The majority of the cards will be offered for sale. Thanks for allowing me to share.

Happy Collecting,
Craig

[mybuddyinc]

Very cool, who are the 10 boxers ??

[T3s]

The 10 boxers are - Driscoll, Attell, Wolgast, Jeffries, Sullivan, Nelson, McFarland, Moran, H.Lewis and Langford.

[D. Bergin]

Great find! Love seeing those stacked in a pile like that.

[GasHouseGang]

Awesome find! Who would imagine these are still out there to be found. Let us know when you offer these for sell.

[T3s]

Hello All,

So here you go. The cards are obviously not graded, but I've tried to look at them as PSA would (over the years I've personally had well over 500 T3s and T9s graded). They are essentially crease-free, flat as a board, with minor edge or corner wear. All have "no-ad" backs and are clean unless noted. As you can see, most are HOFers. I've added a bit of premium due to the backs, but not much. In my notes below, "o/w" means otherwise.

51. Driscoll
1) VG+ SOLD
2) VG- $200

52. Attell
1) VGEX+ $350
2) VGEX- $300
3) VGEX- $300

53. Wolgast (three very nice cards)
1) EX $450
2) EX- SOLD
3) VGEX+ $375

55. Jeffries
1) EX- SOLD
2) EX- $550
3) VGEX $450
4) VGEX- $400

56. Sullivan
1) EX- $375
2) VGEX SOLD
3) VG+ $175

57. Nelson
1) EX- $375
2) VGEX+ $300
3) VGEX SOLD

58. McFarland
1) EX SOLD
2) Tiny nik on bottom border o/w EX $300
3) bottom right corner chip o/w EX $250

60. Moran
1) EX+ SOLD
2) tiny stain on bottom left border o/w EX+ $ 325
3) bottom right corner chip o/w EX $250

63. Lewis - these cards were stacked and the red ink must have stuck to the backs a bit on most. Backs are fine in general, fronts have varying degrees of bits of paper residue stuck. I've tested it and been able to remove it with care.
1) EX- SOLD
2) VGEX $225
3) back rubbed o/w VGEX $225
4) bottom right corner chip o/w VGEX+ $200
5) bottom right corner chip, paper spots o/w VGEX- $150
6) back rubbed, paper on front $125
7) paper a bit chipped on back, lots of paper marks on front $85

65. Langford - a bit of paper residue on front like Lewis, but to a much lesser degree
1) weak bottom left corner o/w VGEX+ SOLD
2) rough corners o/w VGEX+ $325
3) rough lop left corner o/w VGEX+ $300
4) back rubbed on top, tiny notch in top border o/w EX $250


Thanks for looking. I'm happy to work on package deals and please don't hesitate to make me an offer - they're all for sale. T9s don't seem to
get a lot of respect for a variety of reasons. However, as you know they are beautiful cards. The "no-ad" backs on these are a real treat and super hard to find.

Happy Collecting,
Craig

[sporteq]

GREAT find!! I love to hear cache finds.

Albert