1874 Baseball Pictures

[bgar3]

Yes, there are multiple copies of this issue of cabinets that are known and possible. I believe done prior to the world tour of 1874.
It is highly unlikely these are among them. Reread post 11. Putting aside the handwriting issue, note the differences, especially color, clarity and most Importantly it is obvious the Spalding collection copies are real photos, not printed as has been mentioned by prior posters, one of whom actually wrote the article you cited in your first post.
Be very careful.

[chlankf]

I just received high quality front and back scans and have spoken to to auction house selling them. The two I posted about are indeed artificially aged copies. They are blank backed with poor streaky images. I have relayed the information to the AH and they ate going to pull them from the auction or change the listing to copies.

I want thank everyone who chimed in and possibly saved me from making a large financial mistake. There is no doubt that this forum has the greatest knowledge base in the collecting community.

Sincerely
Craig