405. Rare c.1887 Gehrig Studios Jim McCauley (Chicago) - Old Judge “Proof” Cabinet Photo - Undiscovered Pose!
Catcher/outfielder Jim McCauley had three years of major league experience with four teams, but is captured in five known poses with the Chicago Maroons of the Western Association, where he had a cup of coffee in 1888. Despite his brief stay there, McCauley is featured on no fewer than five poses in the N172 issue, plus this - a currently- undiscovered pose, taken by the Gehrig Studios of Chicago. McCauley appears to be pictured against the same studio backdrop as his
407. c.1887 Sam Nichols (Pittsburgh) - Old Judge “Proof” Cabinet Photo MINIMUM BID: $500
other N172 cards, the image boasting strong clarity and contrast. Some wear is evident at the mount, with some very light foxing to the right of the image area. In general, proofs of Chicago Maroons players are very rare, and highly coveted by 19th Century collectors.
MINIMUM BID: $1,000
408. c.1887 Charles F. Whitney (St. Joe) - Old Judge “Proof” Cabinet Photo MINIMUM BID: $500
406. c.1887 Scholten Studio Chipy McGarr w/ Umpire John McQuaid - Old Judge “Proof” Cabinet Photo MINIMUM BID: $500
409. c.1887 Old Judge Cigarettes N173 Lithographic Advertising Card MINIMUM BID: $50
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