1908 PC800 Vignette Pittsburgh Pirates Real-Photo Postcard Honus Wagner - SGC

Attractive example of legendary Hall of Famer Honus Wagner from this extremely rare vignette real-photo postcard series issued in 1908. This is a very unusual and distinctive set featuring only Pittsburgh Pirates players, and it is believed that these cards were originally sold as souvenirs at Pittsburgh's Exhibition Field in 1908. Each postcard pictures the player in uniform and includes the player's last name, team, position, and year printed in white lettering within the body of the photo. This issue, designated "PC800," is distinguished by its irregular vignette photo borders and traditional divided postcard reverse. This is just the third example of this postcard we have ever offered. The offered postcard (5-3/8 x 3-3/8 inches) presents as Very Good from the front, with even corner wear, a crease across the upper right corner, and light soiling. The reverse is addressed in pencil (though never mailed), with a very small scrape of paper loss. Encapsulated as "Authentic" by SGC due to a slight trim to the bottom edge. This is a very attractive and rarely seen example that would be at home in any advanced postcard or Honus Wagner collection.