Two of a Kind: Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards
Sat, May 21, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 22, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 246
Roger Connor Baseball Card Co. Playing Card. New York, 1888. A single card, being Roger Connor, First Baseman of the New York Gothams (later New York
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Roger Connor Baseball Card Co. Playing Card. New York, 1888. A single card, being Roger Connor, First Baseman of the New York Gothams (later New York Giants). Connor was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1976. The deck originally consisted of 72 cards portraying each of the nine starting players for eight American baseball teams of the 1888 season. On the face of each card is a miniature card denoting value (here KS). Minor scrape in rear margin, otherwise excellent. Rare.
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