New England Auctions
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Baseball - Sports - Historical - Political

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 49

Important Tintype Cap Anson - Marshalltown Stars

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

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$10,000 $1,000
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Important tintype of Cap Anson with his team the Marshalltown Stars, Marshalltown, Iowa. Circa 1868. Cap's father and 2 brothers were Marshalltown Stars team members as well. It is probable that they are in this important image as well. This exact tintype is documented in Ken Burns, Smithsonian 1st Inning, video series. No case. 19th century. H 3-5/8", W 2-3/8".