(LOT 427)
1915 Cracker Jack #88 Christy Mathewson PSA 7 NM
CARAMEL TREAT!!! Christy Mathewson's 373 wins remain tied for the most NL wins ever (with Grover Alexander) and his three shutouts in the 1905 World Series against Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's will forever stand as baseball's all-time Fall Classic pitching achievement. Along with three consecutive 30-win seasons including 37 in 1908. Advanced enthusiasts covet his high-end artifacts and few are more prestigious than this absolutely magnificent Christy Mathewson 1915 Cracker Jack residing in a PSA 7 NM holder. True, while the 1914 pitching image version is rarer and therefore more sought-after, this 1915 Matty portrays a delightful lithographic pose of the Mathewson/Carl Horner photo reflecting immaculate resolution and a brilliant array of facial hues. Set against an alarming fire engine red background, the portrait photo almost jumps off the card. No staining or surface blemishes are evident, and four pinpoint corners and razor-sharp edging provide a superb pack-fresh quality. The dazzling white borders provide a brilliant frame, the image is well-centered, and the back's jet-black print registration is set against a virtually pristine white surface.

MIN BID $5,000
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