Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 558:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1923 W572 Strip Card Rabbit Maranville Blank Back
Brand: W572 Strip Card. Year: circa 1923. Set: W572 (Generic issue). Card Number: N/A (Unnumbered). Player: Rabbit Maranville. Rookie Status: No. Parallel Type: Standard (Blank Back). Certification: Ungraded (Raw). This strip card features Hall of Fame shortstop Rabbit Maranville during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates. W572 cards were originally sold in strips at candy stores and were designed to be cut apart by the consumer. This example features the distinctive script name in the lower right corner and a blank back, which is characteristic of this issue.
Condition report:
Centering: Displays typical centering for a hand-cut strip card, with the image slightly favored toward the right. Corners: Heavily rounded with significant wear and softening. Edges: Shows characteristic hand-cut irregular edges with minor chipping and shelf wear throughout. Surface: The card is in Fair to Good condition. It features a prominent vertical crease or crack running through the center of the image. The card shows general age-related toning and foxing, with minor staining on the blank reverse. There are some minor surface abrasions on the front, though the script name and player image remain clearly legible.
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