Honus Wagner T206 (slightly OT)
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For those there who are knowledgeable about such things, I'm really curious what the "00000001 Wagner" item is in other types of collections. Not necessarily something that is mythical and people hope there's one out there, but the one of a kind item that is confirmed in existence and truly considered the authentic, best possible item to have over all others within a subculture.
Coin?
Stamp?
Book?
Painting?
Sports autograph?
Non-sports autograph?
Coin?
Stamp?
Book?
Painting?
Sports autograph?
Non-sports autograph?
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Stamp: Upside down plane stamp
Book: Guetenberg Bible
Painting: The Mona Lisa
Sports Autograph: Babe Ruth, maybe? It's obviously not rare but may be the most desired auto in sports.
Non-Sports auto: George Washington?
Edited to say: Interesting topic.
My small collection
Want List:
'61 Topps Roy Campanella in PSA 5-7
Cardinal T206 cards
Adam Wainwright GU Jersey
That upside down stamp is called the Jenny if IRC.
The painting may be debatable.
Vintage cars could be another.....I dunno the answer to it. Maybe MMM's?
Good topic.
The most expensive autograph in the world, belonging to the famed English author Willian Shakespeare. Only 6 authenticated examples exist, and all are on signed documents. All autographs are held by institutions but if they would be sold, each would cost around $3 million.
<< <i>The most expensive autograph in the world, belonging to the famed English author Willian Shakespeare. Only 6 authenticated examples exist, and all are on signed documents. All autographs are held by institutions but if they would be sold, each would cost around $3 million. >>
Really ?
I best start saving up .---- Sonny
I don't know anything about this - other than a guess.
When I was in 5th grade, I was in the stamp club - collecting BB cards was just done - and was not considered by us as a formal area like stamps and coins.
The number one stamp back then was the British Guiana 1c magenta - it had a limited minting and if memory serves, only one exists - and it hasn't come for sale in many years - there was some controversy over the fact that some believe it's a fabrication and never existed - you would think there would be official records?
On the car side that was mentioned by Steve - I know the Duesenberg is a highly coveted car and is a work of art in classic American made autos.
When I was in college, I took a survey of art class - and besides the Mona Lisa - I think I remember his "Last Supper" might also give ya a run for the money.
On books? I'm clueless - I think the G. Bible is a good choice.
Sigs? Clueless - the Shakespear auto seems really likely - also - how about some of the great composers like Bach and Mozart? They might be scarce also.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
1941 Clipper Pale Beer Can $19,000+
I remember this one because I used to live across the street from the brewery that made this in Santa Rosa CA
Movie Poster
1927 “Metropolis” $690,000
PEZ Dispenser (thats how eBay started with PEZ
1982 World’s Fair PEZ Dispenser $32,205
The Nibelungenlied (translated: The Song of the Nibelungs) has less than 40 surviving manuscripts (in various states of completion) written in Middle High German from as early as the 13th century (before the printing press of Johannes Gutenberg). The poetic songs were based on Germanic oral traditions from the 5th and 6th centuries. It is historical, but also a work of literary art.
The early Germans, or say the Germanic tribes, did not have writing in their culture until they borrowed it from the Romans. So, a lot of the rich culture, stories, histories were transferred orally until writing became part of the culture. This is about a society from pre-Christian times, so its fascinating to see what the early Germanic peoples were like.
The Nibelunglied became source material for composer Richard Wagner in the 19th century in "The Ring of the Nibelungen" and that in turn became source material that influenced Star Wars, The fellowship of the Ring, and many other works that are popular and relevant today.
Those manuscripts are national treasures and now I explained what an impact they have even today with the popularity of Star Wars and The Fellowship of the Ring. It is possible that a manuscript might even exist from the 9th century, but it likely did not survive, but was copied by scribes nonethelss.
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With Art -- most great art is not sold and is in private / collection hands. Just try putting a price tag on the Sistine Chapel, for example. Or the Mona Lisa. Can't really be done.
Even with cars -- there are many singular examples, many of which have not traded public hands in decades.
So hard to say.
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