This SGC FR 1.5 grade for William Rowe (sic Rawe) of Lynchburg includes a full catching kit, with the man himself looking a bit unhappy to be stuffed inside it. His card shows corner wear and edge issues all around, with a handful of creases visible across its front. Collectors interested in the Tools of Ignorance (catching gear) should still be pleased with this card, if less pleased that its combined population reports show just seven cards total, one at SGC and six more at PSA!

This black-and-white, 200+ card T209 "photo series" set stands out as one of the largest ever featuring minor league players, yet is obscure enough to be rarely seen or discussed. Love of the Game is excited to offer a sizable number of singles in this auction, freshly graded and new to the hobby. (If these photos originate with the teams themselves, we're also looking at contemporary stadiums and grandstands from that era.)