This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/10/2015
In a collection considered by many to be the most aesthetically pleasing of all the tobacco issues and loaded with iconic Hall of Famers, the T205 Christy Mathewson card stands as the most recognized of the entire series, even more so than that of the legendary Ty Cobb. "Big Six" was practically untouchable in the four years prior to this card's release, posting a combined 113-38 record with a 1.62 ERA and 118 complete games out of 148 starts, 29 of them shutouts. The featured cardboard collectible stands as one of the finest in existence with but a handful of examples that can compare to this beauty for quality. The centering is outstanding, just slightly to the left of dead-center, with virtually chip-free edges and relatively minimal chipping along the NM endpoints. The surface quality is superb on both the front and back, with the precise image of Mathewson on the front complemented by robust red lettering on the reverse. A magnificent specimen that any top-rated collection would welcome!