(LOT 662)
1911 T205 Christy Mathewson Sweet Caporal (SGC NM/MT 8) - "1 of 1" - HIGHEST GRADED Copy on the SGC Pop Chart!
Most historians would agree that the immortal Christy Mathewson was, unquestionably, the "turn of the century" Babe Ruth to millions of young American boys. Christy's 373 wins are still tied (with Grover Alexander) for the most NL wins ever and his 3 shutouts in the 1905 World Series against Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's will forever stand as baseball's all-time fall classic accomplishment for a pitcher. This along with 3 consecutive 30 win seasons including 37 in 1908 all support the argument for Mathewson being one of the premier hurlers of all time. With that in mind, what better baseball artifact to add to your collection than an absolutely gorgeous Christy Mathewson 1911 T205 Gold Border that has been graded a breathtaking SGC "NM/MT 8"! As advanced collectors know, T205 Gold Border cards are extremely condition sensitive due to serious flaking of the gold borders. Thus, coming across any NM/MT 8 example, let alone a Christy Mathewson subject, is an extremely excruciating task.

SGC's renowned census report justifies that notion, with this timeless marvel the SOLE copy at this stratospheric plateau and the FINEST OF ITS KIND! This card portrays the classic Mathewson Helmar Cigarette advertisement portrait pose that depicts brilliant hues and resolution, as well as exhibiting near-dead-on centering. The gold borders, the standard crutch for T205's, have miraculously retained virtually all of their full gold color, with both the corner tips and edging reflecting razor-sharp attributes. No surface blemishes are evident, the image exhibits exceptional centering and the Sweet Caporal advertisement including a brief Mathewson biography is nearly immaculate. In closing, the sparkling aesthetics of this card are literally un-improvable, especially considering the T205's immense condition sensitivity. What could be more appealing than a 107-year old issue of one of baseball's grandeur immortals that has remarkably withstood the test of time to the tune of a "NM/MT" technical assessment. If you are seeking to add one of "Matty's" most popular cards to enhance your vintage collection, now is the time to ride this "Big Six" masterpiece right into the heart of your collection!

MIN BID $4,000
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