Lot # 521: 1909 E90-1 American Caramel Christy Mathewson PSA 4 VG-EX

Category: 1900-1920

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring '23 Rarities Auction",
which ran from 4/13/2023 9:00 AM to
5/6/2023 7:00 PM




(LOT 521)
1909 E90-1 American Caramel Christy Mathewson PSA 4 VG-EX

MATTY CANDY TREAT!!!... The ultra-popular E90-1 American Caramel issue is recognized by most enthusiasts as "The King" of the candy sets. One of the set's most prestigious Cooperstown inductees is the majestic Christy Mathewson, presented here in a splendid PSA 4 VG-EX holder. Typically, a VG-EX card is nothing to get excited about, but any mid-grade Hall of Famer candy card deserves special merit, substantiated by PSA's Pop chart indicating only nine examples graded higher! The Christian Gentleman is one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history with his 373 lifetime wins and four 30+ win seasons securing his permanent place in baseball immortality. Certainly, this is one of Matty's most coveted candy card issues, and the brilliant blue, orange, yellow and green colored hues make this one of the finer examples we have seen.

Mathewson's "hands over the head" pitching image is breathtaking to say the least, as he prepares to overmatch another helpless batter. Most significantly, the classic image reveals near-perfect centering, a seldom seen circumstance with any E90-1 subject. No glaring surface blemishes are evident on either side, with the assessment due to even corner wear and scattered border toning. An exceptional PSA 4 offering, its spot-on image positing and awe-inspiring Big Six pose merit is a final resting place in any advanced caramel card gathering!

MIN BID $1,000
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