(LOT 1080)
1908-09 Rose Company Postcards Nap Lajoie SGC 1.5 FR – POP 2; Only One SGC Example Graded Higher!
LAJOIE SCARCITY!!! This extremely rare SGC 1.5 FAIR 1908-09 Rose Company postcard of the immortal second baseman Napoleon Lajoie truly stands as one of Nap's scarcest baseball cards. One of only seven known examples (SGC & PSA), it has only been bested by a single SGC 2 specimen! In 1908 and 1909, the Rose Company produced a set of postcards considered to be one of the most ornate cardboard relics extant. The Rose Co. aggressively advertised in 1908 trade newspapers, announcing they would be offering 12 different players for each of the 16 MLB teams (originally 192 subjects). Later updates included eight additional MLB players as well as a 14-card set featuring players from the New York State League's Scranton Miners, updating the total known subjects to 214. Of momentous importance is the classic Lajoie portrait pose originally struck by Carl Horner, also seen on his T206, E96, and M116 subjects. The assessment is due to a mild surface abrasion/creasing near the upper left corner, a diminutive lower right edge chip and even corner wear. Most significantly, the brilliant Lajoie image, elaborate gold embossed oval/bat designs and tranquil green setting boast a majority of their original eye-pleasing qualities, making this Lajoie scarcity truly worthy of any world-class gathering!

MIN BID $1,500
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