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.

The ill-fated Cleveland hurler poses in front of a yellow background for this T206 portrait. The white borders are clean, but noticeably wide, with centering far south creating a large top border. Corners are soft and rounded, consistent with the grade, but the colors are bright and beautiful. A little creasing near the bottom right, with some light surface abrasions near the top, but the Piedmont back is clean and presents well. The Hall of Famer shows plenty of upside and maintains nice eye appeal.