Hey, pennant guys

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Dated pennants and especially World Series pennants always seem to command a crazy-high premium. Certainly appears to have been the case here.

As for the significance of the creepy severed head.... no idea. Was it described in the auction's write-up? I forget who had that one... most likely REA, Hunts, Lelands or Mastro.

It was REA. They described it as a portrait image of Phillies manager Pat Moran. Weird that they placed William Penn's hand on top of it so it looks like he's carrying a severed head ala Kathy Griffin.

Just noticed too...The makers hid a bat behind Penn. It's peeking out from between his shins. Why not make that more prominent?

[ooo-ribay]

It’s crazy how rare the RepCo pennants are. My guess would be most of the original owners died 1940-1970. If the pennants were even kept that long, and I’m sure many weren’t, they were probably just tossed after the owner’s death since baseball memorabilia wasn’t really a “thing” in that time frame.

Why would anyone spend 100x (1000x?) more for a ‘52 Mantle card?

[Fballguy]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

It’s crazy how rare the RepCo pennants are. My guess would be most of the original owners died 1940-1970. If the pennants were even kept that long, and I’m sure many weren’t, they were probably just tossed after the owner’s death since baseball memorabilia wasn’t really a “thing” in that time frame.

Why would anyone spend 100x (1000x?) more for a ‘52 Mantle card?

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

I'll never get it either. I guess it takes a bold collector to step outside the giant world of cards and appreciate a truly scarce art form. This is the part where we all pat ourselves on he back.

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Fballguy

It doesn't make sense to me. As nice as a Mantle rookie is, it's not particularly rare. Would you rather have a 1 of 3,000 or a 1 of 1? Not to mention the art work and craftsmanship.

“1 in 3000”? I think there’s more than that!

[thetahat]

The BBCs are clearly the most attractive pennants ever made. The detail in the graphics is amazing, especially given the fact that screening was very new. The only ones that come close are the few Collegiate 3D examples and 1950s Trench.

[UKCardGuy]

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Great collection Gary! My only suggestion is to keep adding to it.

[bocca001]

Nice, Gary!

[Fballguy]

Great stuff Gary...A couple thoughts.

1) A little light on football
2) Not enough Philadelphia Athletics pennants.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.
If you're interested, you can have a look here: Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Terrific collection!

[thetahat]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

As a mini project, I've spent some time over the last few weeks, photographing my pennants and creating a google photo album.

If you're interested, you can have a look here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5CwMVSUHgW4ASXk18

Any feedback about how to improve the album is welcome.

Agree that this is quite a collection, my favorites are the ‘36 Yankees and the ‘41 Dodgers …