Ed Delahanty Photo - what did I miss?

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

Ok. Now that we have established that it IS Big Ed (which I had already surmised) is that the only reason for the Big price tag? Or is it because Leon and the winner set their snipes too high? Or was this a steal at $4,400?

I am legitimately trying to understand. Image clarity? Historical relevance?

It was a steal. A cabinet card of Delahanty in a full body batting pose in uniform is about as good as it gets. Only thing that would have been better (other than condition) is if the studio had been identified.

Wish that I had seen it.

[Bicem]

What would an n173 of Big Ed go for these days?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bicem

What would an n173 of Big Ed go for these days?

I would think it would go for more than a regular cabinet as it's part of a set. Everyone thinks everything is a steal until it comes back up for auction. Then, not so much....Reminds me of a Chickering I once bought.

[Bicem]

I think it would go for more as well, but curious as to what ballpark price one would bring. Would think this cabinet would at least be 60-70% of an n173.

(I'd personally rather have the more unique cabinet but that's just me)

[drcy]

Haven't seen it in person, but I don't think that photo is from the 1800s.

[Bicem]

Why David?

[D. Bergin]

It looks good to me, but I think David is noticing a lack of silvering, if it's a silver print, and a lack of proper aging or toning if it's an albumen print.

I'm sure he could speak better on it then myself however.

If it's good, I'd also consider it a bargain, especially when I see what PSA 50's cards are going for nowadays, inflated market or not.