Mathewson image on strip card?

Archive · #1 03-25-2009, 11:52 AM

Posted By: Tim

I saw a Christy Mathewson card in a shop today that had the same front image as an E98 and had a blank back. The card appeared to be a strip card or cut from a box, was not color but sepia or black and white. Does anyone know what it may be? The shops owner didn't know anything about it.

Sorry I don't have a scan.

Archive · #2 03-25-2009, 12:05 PM

Posted By: James Gallo

Sounds like it might be one of those notebook covers. Did it look hand cut?

I am sure someone can confirm it, but that would be my first guess.

James G

Looking for 1915 Cracker Jacks and 1909-11 American Caramel E90-1.

Archive · #3 03-25-2009, 12:07 PM

Posted By: Dave F

Could have been a 1910 E-UNC candy card...which were cut from boxes. I don't know if they have been found in sepia color though...think only red or blue toned.

Archive · #4 03-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Posted By: Tim

Yes, it looked hand cut.

Dave, I looked up the 1910 E-UNC and that looks like it. I need to look at it again and get a better idea of the color.

Archive · #5 03-25-2009, 12:18 PM

Posted By: Dave F

Well if that is what is it and the shop owner didn't know anything about it, what was he asking for it?

Archive · #6 03-25-2009, 12:39 PM

Posted By: Tim

I just stopped back by and the Mathewson is definitely red and he then pulled out a red Cobb as well.

Archive · #7 03-25-2009, 12:46 PM

Posted By: Jeff Prizner

how much was he asking?

Archive · #8 03-25-2009, 12:52 PM

Posted By: Tim

He didn't know what they were or what they were worth. He was asking for my opinion. We didn't discuss value as I didn't know what they were either at the time.

I will go back tomorrow and see what he wants for them.

Archive · #9 03-25-2009, 01:01 PM

Posted By: Steve Murray

Please provide name of the shop and the address ASAP!

Archive · #10 03-25-2009, 01:56 PM

Posted By: Bob

Tim- I recommend you buy them if the cost is not exorbitant, you can easily flip them for a tidy profit and buy cards you want with the cash, that is if you didn't want to keep them.

Archive · #11 03-25-2009, 02:02 PM

Posted By: Bobby Binder

Does it look like this?

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This one with basepath sold 11/19/08 for $2K to Wonka

Archive · #12 03-25-2009, 02:58 PM

Posted By: Tim

It looks like the Mathewson you posted but it doesn't have the base path. There is a small spot of paper loss just above the name on the lower right edge.

The Cobb looks sharp but the borders weren't cut even.

Both cards are red.

I tried to take a couple of pictures with my phone but many variables led to two blurry pictures.

Archive · #13 03-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Tim, I definitely know someone who would buy the Cobb from you.

Archive · #14 03-26-2009, 12:04 AM

Posted By: John

Tim,

Very cool as the owner of the only two Matty's I know of glad to hear theres another. As for price there so tough to come by and so few change hands price is all over the place.

I will say that with the basepath is harder but both are really tough. I would say that I paid a little over 1k for the Blue non-basepath and 2k for the basepath version in red.

Keep us posted, love to see them.

Cheers,

John

Archive · #15 04-24-2009, 02:20 PM

Posted By: Tim Cathey

After a month of trying I was able to make a deal today on the Mathewson but no such luck on the Cobb.

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Archive · #16 04-24-2009, 02:22 PM

Posted By: John

Tim, congrats cool to see there's another!

Archive · #17 04-24-2009, 02:23 PM

Posted By: Jeff Prizner

Congrats Tim!

and keep trying on the Cobb!

Archive · #18 04-24-2009, 03:13 PM

Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Tim, great card. Congratulations!

Archive · #19 04-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Posted By: Tim Cathey

Thanks for the kind words from everyone.

The word "Rare" is thrown around a lot in the hobby but this card coupled with the chase made it a truly special addition to my collection.