I way overpaid for this postally used PC.................

[wondo]

but it is so way cool!

Usually a postal mark reduces the value of a card - but this enhances it. A verified 1907 Cobb! Love it!! Anyone else have cool postal marks?

[Mikehealer]

Here are two of mine, postmarked within two days of each other.

[Baseball Rarities]

Great thread. Even though a postmark may lower the technical grade of a postcard, I think that they can really add to its over desirability. I certainly would pay a premium for a postcard with a signifcant 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?

[wondo]

The World Series connection to the above cards is amazing! Were these sold at the stadiums? That makes sense. I checked the Tigers schedule for 1907 and they beat the Highlander's in New York 1-0 that day, so my card was not bought that day.

[Al C.risafulli]

Such GREAT cards. I love postcards with postal use. Way more than without, actually.

Thanks for sharing!

-Al

[Exhibitman]

So true. I love how it pins down the date and provenance of the card. Even better when they are signed. I have a 1953 Satchel Paige team issue from St. Louis, a 1957 Don Drysdale with a Brooklyn postmark and a Koufax postmarked from Los Angeles in 1966.

[Zach Wheat]

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?

Interesting story....agree this adds something to the overall card.

Z