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Description
1887-90 Old Judge N172 SGC EX-NM 6 Pete Gillespie New York Giants #188-2 Rare
Offered here is a remarkable 1887–1890 N172 Old Judge baseball card featuring Pete Gillespie, a key outfielder for the New York Giants during baseball’s formative 19th-century era. Issued by the Goodwin & Company tobacco firm, the Old Judge series stands among the most iconic and historically significant pre-1900 baseball card sets, prized by advanced collectors for its photographic realism and scarcity.
This example represents pose #188-2, depicting Gillespie bat at the ready, left-handed, a classic and visually engaging stance that captures the raw, early mechanics of professional baseball. The card’s image shows natural fading consistent with its age—well over a century old—adding to its authentic antique character while preserving strong eye appeal.
Authenticity & Historical Significance
The N172 Old Judge set (1887–1890) is one of the earliest baseball card issues to utilize albumen photography, offering collectors a genuine photographic glimpse into 19th-century Major League Baseball. Pete Gillespie was a respected player of his era, contributing both offensively and defensively during his tenure with the New York Giants. Cards from this period were distributed in tobacco products, making high-grade survivors particularly elusive today.
Design & Features
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Original sepia-toned photographic image
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Studio portrait style typical of the Old Judge series
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Pose #188-2: Bat at ready, left-handed
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Player identification printed in classic Old Judge typography
Grade & Presentation
This card has been professionally graded SGC EX-NM 6, placing it among the finer known examples of this issue. The grade reflects strong overall presentation, honest age-related characteristics, and excellent preservation for a delicate 19th-century tobacco card.
Collector’s Value
High-grade N172 Old Judge cards featuring identifiable poses and Hall-of-Era stars are cornerstones of advanced vintage baseball collections. This Pete Gillespie example, graded SGC EX-NM 6, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a visually appealing, historically important card from the dawn of baseball card collecting—an exceptional addition to any pre-war or Old Judge-focused collection.