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1911 T205 Gold Border Cy Young Sweet Caporal/Factory 25 PSA 6 EX-MT
WORLD CLASS CY!!!... While all HOF members merit a particular level of baseball immortality, only a handful of these stars can truly be considered a baseball icon. That title is reserved for a player whose stratospheric accomplishments not only surpass statistical expectations, but provide a path of excellence for thousands who follow in their glorious footsteps. Cy Young, the legendary author of baseball's unbreakable record of 511 lifetime victories, certainly falls in this iconic class to the extent that baseball's annual award for pitching excellence will forever carry his name.

Coincidently, his representation on this outstanding PSA 6 EX-MT 1911 T205 Gold Border offering is truly worthy of a grandeur place in any esteemed collection, bested by only a mere 13 examples (only 3.6% of the total 360+ PSA encapsulated copies). While the T205 Gold Border Tobacco cards are widely considered among the most artistically designed cards due their original rich gold borders, elaborate hues and baseball diamond designs, the negative aspect of the majestic gold frames is their condition sensitivity resulting in serious flaking on most subjects. That said, finding breathtaking eye appeal examples is an excruciating task, justifying why this Cy Young marvel merits the highest hobby accolades. Considering Young's incomprehensible statistical achievements, hobbyists frantically seek his most coveted cardboard keepsakes, and this PSA 6 offering certainly fits that niche.

Young's classic portrait pose is nearly immaculate, with the ornate green baseball diamond, robust orange-red hued background, relatively clean surfaces, and stylish baseball equipment all emanating stellar quality. Most significantly, the atypically well-centered image rests between four jaw-dropping borders that have retained virtually all of their original gold hue, revealing only the faintest hints of "touching" near the utmost corner tips. Preventing a higher grade appears to be some super modest corner wear consistent with the current assessment, and the verso portrays the Sweet Caporal Cigarettes and brief Young bio text. We simply cannot overemphasize the significance of a T205 card exhibiting near-flawless gold borders, with its awe-inspiring aesthetics synonymous with Cy Young's unparalleled pitching feats that will truly stand the test of time!

MIN BID $2,500
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