How would you rank these top key Pre-War Cards?

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Originally Posted by investinrookies

While all these cards are significant for sure, the E90-1 Jackson is his true rookie card and rare, just seems way to cheap in comparison to these others on the list. While the CJ Mathewson is rare and iconic, should it be valued higher than Joe Jackson’s also rare true rookie card? Many other examples I can think of come to mind. This card seems very under appreciated


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The 1914 CJ Matty is a very special card. Not only is it rare, part of an iconic set, and Matty is one of the first 5 HOFers, but it’s one of the few 1914 cards that were changed in the 1915 set; and it’s this last fact that makes it so special. Almost every Cracker Jack pose, including Cobb and Jackson, can be obtained in 1914 and 1915, but not Matty. You want Matty pitching, you must get a 1914, which was placed in boxes of sticky/gooey cracker Jacks.

To me, the 1914 CJ Matty is a top 10 vintage card. I do not believe the E121 Ruth (same pose as 1917, which would be top 10 above the e121) or 1914 CJ Cobb comes close to cracking the top 10. The e90-1 Jackson is potentially on that list bc it’s his rookie, and the 1914 CJ is just an iconic pose and for me, right there as well.

1914 CJ Matty
E90-1 Jackson (can reverse with 1914 CJ Jax)
1914 CJ Jax (see above)
E121 Ruth (same exact post as 1917, which crushes)
1914 CJ Cobb

Meanwhile, all of these, other than the 1914 Matty and e90-1 Jackson can be found on other cards (the Ruth is not mine - need one if you willing to sell or trade)