Legendary August Live 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on:
8/5/2010
Each card has been graded by SGC. Nestled in the behemoth 1887-1890 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes production is this thirteen card sub-set dedicated to the St. Louis Browns of the American Association. Twelve players plus the team's president, Chris Von Der Ahe, are captured in portrait poses and in their St. Louis uniforms donning their distinctive striped hat. Led by manager Charlie Comiskey, they achieved "World Champion" status in 1886, and also led the American Association in 1887 and 1888.
Remarkably preserved, this assembly is a true masterpiece! At first glance, these cards appear NM to NM/MT, possessing four well-formed corners while retaining that pack-fresh appearance. They've been nominally downgraded on the basis of minor condition faults that do not detract from the overall aesthetic of these 100-plus year old relics! Simply stunning to look at, this array will complement the most advanced collector's holding.
The composite and the cards' grades include: Graded SGC 88 NM/MT 8: 2 cards w/Tip O'Neil and Curt Welch; SGC 86 NM+ 7.5: 2 cards w/Bill Gleason and Nick Nicholl; SGC 84 NM 7: 2 cards w/Nat Hudson and Rudy Kemler; SGC 80 EX/NM 6: 2 cards w/Yank Robinson and Chris Von Der Ahe; SGC 70 EX+ 5.5: 1 card, Dave Foutz; SGC 60 EX 5: 1 card, Arlie Latham; SGC 50 VG/EX 4: 2 cards w/Doc Bushong and Bob Caruthers; SGC 40 VG 3: 1 card, Charlie Comiskey.
Incredibly High Grade 1887 N172 Old Judge "Brown's Champions" SGC-Graded Complete Set (13)
Click thumbnail for larger image.