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1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder - Black Lenox Back - 1 of 1 - Newly Discovered!
Sold For:
$144,000
Year: 1909
Auction: 2022 Summer
Lot #: 6
Auction: Prewar Baseball - T Tobacco Cards
Graded GOOD+ 2.5 by PSA. Presented is one of the most incredible and improbable cards we've ever had the privilege of offering: a newly discovered Ty Cobb example (bat off shoulder pose) from the legendary T206 White Border series featuring an extremely rare Black Lenox advertising back. It is certainly is one of the most extraordinary of all T206 front and back combinations in existence, as this is now only the second documented example (and the only example authenticated by PSA). Black Lenox backs are striking, unusual, and rare. Even a sample of a common player is one of the most difficult-to-find of all T206 advertising backs. Examples featuring Hall of Famers are very challenging in any condition. According to T206Resource.com, this back ranks as the eight most difficult advertising reverse (of thirty nine). The card presents beautifully with vibrant colors, superb image clarity, outstanding centering, and honest corner wear. The Black Lenox print is bold. Downgraded slightly due to unobtrusive creasing and very light toning front and back (mentioned for accuracy). This is a stunning example of one of the rarest and most desirable T206 Hall of Famer front and rare advertising-back combinations in existence. Reserve $10,000.