9. 1915 Cracker Jack #30 Ty Cobb (HOF) - PSA GD 2 For budget-sensitive collectors, cards like the 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb can be frustrating, because the more affordable lower-grade exam- ples tend to sacrifice a great deal in terms of eye appeal. Particularly with Cracker Jacks, which are printed on extremely thin, flimsy paper, collector-grade examples are typically rife with creases, stains, and other flaws that dramatically reduce the aesthetics of the card. Presented here is an interesting anomaly: a 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb that, safe for some staining at the bot- tom-left corner and some uneven toning at the top edge, presents like a VG or better card. The image quality is strong, the red background strik- ing against Cobb’s likeness. A few light stains and small marks are visible, the reverse largely clean save for the aforementioned staining. A 1915 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb is one of the hob- by’s most desirable cards, and along with Christy Mathewson and Joe Jackson is easily one of the keys to the issue. Collector-grade examples this attractive do not make themselves available for public sale particularly often. This is not a com- mon card. It is a highly sought-after piece, one of Cobb’s most important cards, and one we are pleased to highlight in our 10th Anniversary sale. MINIMUM BID: $5,000
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