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1909 Colgan's Chips Honus Wagner – "Curved Letters" (PSA 8) – Only 1 Graded Higher!
If you are looking for the famous Carl Horner Honus Wagner portrait image on a 1909 baseball card and cannot afford the iconic T206 Wagner subject, this sensational PSA 8 Wagner Colgan's Chips offering is the card for you! Presented in an awe-inspiring PSA 8 holder, only eight other specimens have achieved this lofty plateau with a SOLE copy graded higher! One of the most popular early 20th century collectibles are the prestigious Colgan's Chips small round cards (approx. 1-7/16" in diameter) that were included in the Colgan Gum Company's 5 cent tins carrying their Mint and Violet Chip gum. Along with Ty Cobb, Wagner resides as the sets most distinguished and valuable subject, with less than 10 known examples managing to achieve this world-class grade.

Similar to Honus Wagner's pinnacle like hobby stature via his legendary T206 subject, this remarkable offering likewise claims godly status in the card collecting community via its seldom-surfacing PSA 8 technical assessment. Carl Horner's renowned portrait pose graces the obverse side with impeccable contrast and the finest crystal clear clarity imaginable. The curved "Wagner/Pittsburgh" text depicts bold white clarity, the entire circumference is extremely sharp, and the reverse side Colgan's advertisement seemingly reflects its original pristine state. This would make an outstanding addition to any "turn of the century" gathering via its pinnacle-like grade and the immortal Honus Wagner T206 portrait image that stands as the cornerstone of our illustrious hobby!

MIN BID $300
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