Lot # 626: 1916 M101-5 Famous and Barr #144 Wilbert Robinson PSA EX-MT+ 6.5

Graded EX-MT+ 6.5 by PSA. This is the only example graded at this level by PSA with just one higher. Outstanding high-grade example of Hall of Famer Wilbert Robinson from the 1916 M101-4 set featuring a Famous and Barr advertising reverse. The 1916 Famous and Barr set is identical in design to M101-4 and M101-5 Sporting News, but with advertising on the reverse for "The Boys’ Clothes Store of St. Louis - Famous and Barr Co. – St. Louis Foremost Boys’ Clothes Store." The St. Louis-based Famous and Barr Company was one of several regional advertisers to issue both the M101-4 and M101-5 series cards, and almost all Famous and Barr examples known are M101-5s. The significant rarity of this card is confirmed by the fact that only 10 Famous and Barr Wilbert Robson cards (including this one) have ever been graded by PSA (with an additional two graded by SGC)! The offered card is bright and crisp with strong corners. The important advertising reverse is boldly printed and clean. This is a tremendous example of this rare advertising reverse, featuring a Hall of Fame subject, which would be a worthy addition to any world-class M101-4, Wilbert Robinson, or type-card collection.