What do you think these would go for today?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by atx840

Scott, I hear you on the multi add backs and if it was just the Young ghost I think it would be more visually appealing. For me the ghost and brown OM combo are killer. If I had 100k, I'd put down 15-20 for the ghost and pass on the Matty as I've got no clue on these first run proofs. Either way, beautiful cards and both one of a kind.

I'm hoping we can get some high res scans of the Mullany. I would love to "rebuild" it in photoshop to see all the different print layers.

I have been a bit busy this week but will try to go the safe deposit box next week and grab these 2 cards. A few folks would like some hi res scans, which I have no problem giving out. I hope to not see reprints for sale on ebay from the folks I give them to though.

[DixieBaseball]

At least a song and a dance...

[ls7plus]

IMHO, we will see prices all over the map for unique and near unique proofs of top echelon HOF'ers for awhile, as it will take the market some time to stabilize (read years). Once it does, however, they'll be big. Rare and significant is a winning formula in any collectibles field. The only proof I own is a 1969 PSA authentic Topps Super Reggie Jackson [Reggie's other rookie] with square corners and apparently lacking the gloss, and I have high hopes for that one years and years down the road.

Best regards, guys,

Larry

[alsup2311]

If this were a contest, I would guess that the yellow is from a non-sport card. Something like a 1910 T42.

This is a misprint T42 that I own.

[Howe’s Hunter]

[sbfinley]

Really I haven't a clue, but I would venture to guess 40k-60k for the pair in a private sale. If you could get them in a top auction during strong economic times and were able to get a couple of people to fight over one or both of them you could really blow that number out of the water.

Awesome cards and you show them off like a proud parent with a set of twins! I've admired them on numerous occasions, but I'm curious to how you obtained them. Of course I don't expect you to tell what you paid, but were they private sale, auction, or card show pickups? You know if you sold them you could probably upgrade the site and add a flash intro with explosions

[scottglevy]

Super cards Leon.

I'm sure that you know that I love 'em both! If the timing was right and I happened to have the funds - I'd be in the 15k ballpark for the scrap and 25k ballpark for the proof.

I'm certain that I'm not alone in terms of a desire to have cards like these --- so my guess at today's hammer price in a top tier auction for the pair is 50-70k.

Best,
Scott

P.S. If you ever do want to sell 'em shoot me a line

[Leon]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

I've admired them on numerous occasions, but I'm curious to how you obtained them.

The Mullaney-Ghost Young overprint was won on ebay. If you search "Ghost Young" on this board you will find at least 2 long threads where the original owner (30+ yrs) talked a lot about it. I had kind of played along in the last thread even after I had won it, and not let on yet. It was a lot of fun. My mantra, sometimes, is that if you only want to own one of something, try to make it a good one. So that was the case here. The ebay auction was one of the most talked about on this board. The card went for slightly less than 10k and my snipe was around 10,250 if I remember correctly.

On the Johnson proof I acquired it privately from a board member after he won it in public auction. It was between 15k-20k, and on the lower end of those numbers.

[irishdenny]

Greetings Leon & All,

In 2005 or 2006 (I'd have to check my records?), I sold the only known SL Printers Proof(tmk) to a fine Gentleman who lives on Broadway in NY. As soon as He knew I had the card, he just asked "How much?" At that time, including the Proof I sold Him, He had 23 T206 Proofs!

I've always hoped that one day(like many others I would have a shot at your Matty Proof...

imho... The Matty iS A Solid 28k... & I also believe that there would be a bidding war for it! So, who really knows...Right?

As for the Overprint, I also think that 50k is within reach because of the same issue that your Matty card has to bring to the block.

And... Unless your young lady has developed a passion for T cards(has She?), I also believe that we will see these on the Block in the future. And I personally can't wait for this to happen '

Dankz Again Leon fir sharing these Timeless Beauty's!