Lot # 414: 1888 H804-2 Vertical Brownies Trade Cards "Taking a Fly" - SGC FR 1.5 - 1888 Boston Schedule on Back!

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/11/2024 12:00 AM to
3/30/2024 9:00 PM



Interesting example from the H804-2 Vertical Brownies issue, a 5-card "set" with different variations and borders identified as "types" among collectors.  One of the more commonly-seen "Type 1" variety, this example of the "Taking a Fly" card has been graded FR 1.5 by SGC due primarily to staining on the reverse that was likely caused by scrapbook removal.  The removal was done carefully, though, and with outstanding result - the reverse includes a schedule for the 1888 Boston ballclub, which included King Kelly, John Clarkson, Hoss Radbourn, and Dick Johnston, who hailed from Kingston, NY (home of Love of the Game Auctions).  The schedule is very well preserved, the aforementioned staining visible but not distracting.  

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