This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2024
Sporting the significantly more difficult Broad Leaf 460 ad back, here's a stunning example of Hall of Fame hurler Cy Young whose adequate centering and superb image quality are well in advance of the SGC 3 VG grade. The overall allure of this card is impressive, and that in itself would make it a desirable specimen, however, the Broad Leaf reverse makes it one of the rarest examples in the entire T206 series. There is a lot of speculation over how many cards were made with each of the various ad backs, but the conventional wisdom is that the Broad Leaf series makes up less than 1% of all T206 cards produced. The pop report of the various grading companies seems to support that as PSA claims only one graded example and SGC has recorded this example as one of just 3 on record. The corners show moderate but consistent wear that is commensurate with the grade. Whether it's for a T206 Master Set, Cy Young ad back collection, or just because it's a beautiful card, this piece is sure to satisfy. Please note that it has come to our attention that the offered example hails as the second highest graded specimen graded between PSA and SGC. Although the population reports at each company show that there is an EX+ 5.5 graded for each company, it has been confirmed that the card in question is in fact the same card on record at each company as it was crossed from an SGC holder to PSA and not removed from the SGC population report.