1866 Baseball Cards

Kudbegud

These belonged to my grandfather. The Wapellos, of Rock Island Illinois, were named after a local Indian Chief. Quite the hitting team, they once beat a rival team 118 to 7 on August 25, 1866. No gloves in those days, so catching a fly ball could be painful. I have had these since the early 60's after my grandfather passed away. They were sealed in Seal-A-Meal plastic bags in the mid 70's they have remained so ever since. I photographed them through the plastic so you may see some artifacts from that. My plan is to donate these to the Rock Island Historical Society. I'd be very interested to hear what you think. What value would you place on them?
Here is a sample:

And a link to the full set of 13 cards along with a newspaper article about the card and the team from 1943 : The Wapellos

mccardguy1

You might want to show these off to the group at the Net54 boards as their specialty is pre war and 1800's cards and memorabilia. This is something I am sure they would love to see and provide you a very good opinion on these items.

http://www.net54baseball.com/

Sean1125

I know the only graded one I've seen sold for $8600 not including buyer premium, and that was one card.

Kudbegud

Thank you very much mccardguy1, I'll do just that

Kudbegud

<< <i>I know the only graded one I've seen sold for $8600 not including buyer premium, and that was one card. >>


You mean you've seen one of these cards graded and sold? Please clarify.

tigerdean

Sell, sell, sell!!!!

Sean1125

It looks like the same guy and is titled "The Old Man"
REA Auctions "Circa 1866-1870"

Kudbegud

<< <i>Sell, sell, sell!!!! >>



No! No! No! LOL
My only motive in asking for an opinion of value is to report what is said to the Historical Society. I think these would make an interesting addition to their museum.

Sean1125

You say "These" as in plural... How many do you have? At approx 8k each that adds up pretty quick... I hope you claim a decent amount on your taxes....

Kudbegud

<< <i>It looks like the same guy and is titled "The Old Man"
REA Auctions "Circa 1866-1870" >>


Similar but not the same guy. My guy is named Jim Hodges. Different uniform too. Thanks for the link...I may contact them for an opinion.


<< <i>You say "These" as in plural... How many do you have? At approx 8k each that adds up pretty quick... I hope you claim a decent amount on your taxes.... >>


Check the link to the rest of the cards in my post above. 13 total cards. The news paper article is interesting too. There isn't anybody left that would have the information reported in the article.

WinPitcher

Nice cards, I believe the OP has around a dozen or so.


Good luck with them. and Thanks you for showing us them.



Steve

Stone193

Incredible!

YogiBerraFan

They are some really great cards!

Kudbegud

<< <i>Nice cards, I believe the OP has around a dozen or so.


Good luck with them. and Thanks you for showing us them.



Steve >>



Steve, thanks. What or who is the OP?

Stone: Thanks.

Yogi: Glad you liked them.

thenavarro

The OP (original poster) is you.

Mike

Kudbegud

The OP (original poster) is you.

Mike
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Do'h

thanks

grote15

That is some incredible collection!

Kudbegud

Thank you grote.

captainthreeputt

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Brian

pdub1819

I have a museum at my house, would you like to donate one to me?

Kudbegud

My pleasure Captain.

pdub, are you in Rock Island County? And your non-profit tax id is???