Lot # 160: 1909 E102 Anonymous "Set of 25" Ty Cobb SGC POOR 1

Classic example of the rare E102 "Set of 25" candy card featuring the legendary Ty Cobb leaning on a bat. While Cobb was included in virtually every candy-card issue from the 1910 era, this yellow-background pose of him is considered by many to be the most attractive of his caramel-card designs. The manufacturer of E102 is unknown. The fronts are identical in design to the E101 "Set of 50" related issue. This card is considered by some collectors to be Ty Cobb's rookie card, though a number of other issues can also lay claim to that important distinction. It is without question one of Cobb's earliest cards and is very likely "tied" for the earliest insert card ever issued of him. This card features a bold yellow background and a crisp image of Cobb. Graded POOR 1 by SGC (submitted by REA) due to rounded corners, soiling, and light creasing. This is a very presentable and relatively affordable example of one of Cobb's most striking and highly regarded cards, dating from the very beginning of his career as one of baseball's greatest stars.