Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Treasure trove of baseball cards may be worth millions

[LA Times]  The find is one of the biggest, most exciting finds in the history of sports card collecting, a discovery worth perhaps millions. The cards are from an extremely rare series issued around 1910. Up to now, the few known to exist were in so-so condition at best, with faded images and worn edges. But the ones from the attic in the town of Defiance are nearly pristine, untouched for more than a century. The colors are vibrant, the borders crisp and white. "It's like finding the Mona Lisa in the attic," Kissner said.