1894 Betz Baltimore Cabinet Card

[bcbgcbrcb]

It's not too often that a 19th Century card as significant as this one shows up on e-bay in an auction format. Thoughts on legitimacy? I believe that the card pictured is good but the seller did not know what he had. Still fetched a decent price but I think the buyer got a pretty good deal if all works out.

[Leon]

I was the underbidder. I think the buyer got a good deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1894-BALTIMO...p2047675.l2557



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[scooter729]

And I was the under-underbidder, right behind Leon. Thanks to Leon for his thoughts on it (and confirming its legitimacy) a few days ago. Creasing aside, the image was very strong and bold on the card!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Wow, did not see that one. That's a hell of a cabinet

[Bicem]

oh wow, great piece. missed it completely.

[barrysloate]

That's a fantastic cabinet, and I guess it was the condition that kept the price down. Aren't those images the exact same ones found on the 1894 Baltimore Orioles pin?

[danmckee]

I sold mine in nice shape for $11,500. I didn't bid much as the seller is a scumbag here in Baltimore and the piece was rough. But these are around, probably about a dozen or so known.

Nice piece, scab seller.

[barrysloate]

I thought I was about the grouchiest poster on this board, but I think Dan has me beat.

[JeremyW]

Here's a better scan. Didn't realize I was supporting a scumbag, but the image quality is, as previously stated, better than most examples I've found. I think the artist did a damn good job on the Gleason portrait, even though he left out the white carnation.

[scooter729]

Great item, Jeremy - I wish I could've been the high bidder!

[benjulmag]

Heckuva card! It depicts 7 HOFers. Is there any other team card known with that many HOFers?