The T206 set is, of course, the most widely collected of all prewar card issues, with good reason: there is no shortage of different ways to collect the cards.  In the case of a small but powerful group we are proud to feature in this auction, one collector focused less on the content of the cards, and more on the cards themselves. Concerned with what many feel is an epidemic of card alteration in the hobby, our consignor looked for cards with exceptionally wide borders, an indication that the card edges and corners were natural, and not subject to trimming. We are thrilled to present them here, a fascinating grouping of cards with an unusual appearance, including many of the issue's key cards.

All-time doubles leader Tris Speaker bats at an interesting angle against a bold, blue background in this Hall of Fame offering. Centering is far south on the canvas, leaving a huge top border, but no dual name. Nice corners and great edges pair with that beautiful background to give this card tons of eye appeal. A small crease just below Speaker's hands and two small stain dots at the top border keep this one from grading even higher than the SGC VG+ 3.5 it has already received. The Piedmont back has some light soiling and blue ink residue, which also helps explain the card's technical grade, but there is plenty of beauty left in this one.