F. Scott Fitzgerald stamp Prices???

arc2q · #1 06-23-2014, 06:59 PM

I think the lack of information on this stamp is due in large part to the desire many people have to keep the myth/mystique contained. This is an exceptionally easy stamp to replicate (of course, that is an assumption as I would not try to do it). Once that cat is out of the bag forgeries will be all over the market -- if they are not already. Proving a card ever belonged to F. Scott Fitzgerald seems tough at this stage so it seems better to just maintain the myth and leave it at that. Too much attention will ruin the intrigue.

I have one and have tried to buy more since (in fact, Derek, I was the underbidder on that Bowerman) but I recognize the mystique has its limits. It makes a great story and I tell visitors who inquire about my cards this provenance story the first chance I get. It rejuvenates their interest following their disappointment when I have to say, "No, I don't have a Honus Wagner." I am happy keeping it as a tale without proof...

sb1 · #2 06-23-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by arc2q

I think the lack of information on this stamp is due in large part to the desire many people have to keep the myth/mystique contained. This is an exceptionally easy stamp to replicate (of course, that is an assumption as I would not try to do it). Once that cat is out of the bag forgeries will be all over the market -- if they are not already. Proving a card ever belonged to F. Scott Fitzgerald seems tough at this stage so it seems better to just maintain the myth and leave it at that. Too much attention will ruin the intrigue.

I have one and have tried to buy more since (in fact, Derek, I was the underbidder on that Bowerman) but I recognize the mystique has its limits. It makes a great story and I tell visitors who inquire about my cards this provenance story the first chance I get. It rejuvenates their interest following their disappointment when I have to say, "No, I don't have a Honus Wagner." I am happy keeping it as a tale without proof...

Agreed! I have never seen any concrete proof that ties the stamp and the person. In fact most stamps of the day had all three of the persons initials,, why not F. S. F. then it might be more plausible. Perhaps an urban legend. And, yes I have one, acquired who knows where in the last 20 years.

pkaufman · #3 06-23-2014, 08:05 PM

Scott, perhaps all three initials are there if you look closely.

thecatspajamas · #4 06-23-2014, 08:33 PM

I've identified all of my childhood collection with a similar 'F' stamping on the back, and rest well at night, safe in the knowledge that my heirs should enjoy a hefty premium when they sell off all of those 1990-93 Topps, Donruss and Fleer cards in 100 years or so.

sb1 · #5 06-24-2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pkaufman

Scott, perhaps all three initials are there if you look closely.

Paul, I see what you are saying, there does appear to be the possibility of combined initials, but I don't think that was the intention on the stamp. I still think it's a lone F in a very fancy font.

thecatspajamas · #6 06-24-2014, 01:37 PM

It's a pretty standard lone Old English 'F'

Also, if what was said in post #2 from the thread below is accurate regarding the stamp appearing on cards issued after Fitzgerald's death, I really don't understand the continued speculation. Is that statement (in post #2) erroneous, or is the legend and its associated premium pricing just that much more appealing than reality?

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Originally Posted by Cardboard Junkie

Seen em listed on ebay from time to time. I think I remember someone disproving they were Fitzgeralds as some cards showed up that had the same stamp on the back but the cards were issued after his death. I could be misremembering. Also somewhere someone pointed out that he would have used FSFL as his name I think was Francis Scott Fitzgerald Lanihan or something like that. In other words I don't know.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=177699

brianp-beme · #7 06-24-2014, 02:49 PM

"Also, if what was said in post #2 from the thread below is accurate regarding the stamp appearing on cards issued after Fitzgerald's death, I really don't understand the continued speculation. Is that statement (in post #2) erroneous, or is the legend and its associated premium pricing just that much more appealing than reality?"

The poster, as he put it himself, "misremembered" the situation. What has put added scrutiny to the long standing F.Scott claim was my post concerning the 1910 Obak that has this same Old English 'F' stamp. Here is the thread from last year:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ght=fitzgerald

Definitely an interesting and intriquing topic...would love if someone would come across some early mention of it within the hobby.

Brian

mrvster · #8 06-24-2014, 06:41 PM

can't wait for it to be proven.....just get yours slabbed now before some douche and a rumber stamp decides to do dirty.....

I had mine slabbed a few years ago....the topps co. slabbed yours for you

perfect insurance there!

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