The Michael Goldberg Collection

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2026-09-09 09:00:00 2026-09-09 09:00:00 America/New_York Fleischer's Auctions Fleischer's Auctions : The Michael Goldberg Collection https://bid.fleischersauctions.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/the-michael-goldberg-collection-23434 An eclectic and wide-ranging catalog celebrating the collection of Michael Goldberg, a prominent figure in Columbus business and civic life. The sale encompasses fine and decorative art, vintage posters, rare books, Judaica, sports collectibles, and early Americana. Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com

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[BASEBALL] Ty Cobb T-206 "Red Portrait" Sweet Caporal Card

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1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal (350/30) Ty Cobb (Portrait - Red), chromolithograph, American Tobacco Company, 1909–1911. Encapsulated in a modern PSA slab.

A highly desirable T206 White Border cigarette card featuring Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Ty Cobb against the iconic red background. Issued during the height of Cobb's dominant career, the so-called "Red Portrait" pose stands as one of the definitive cornerstone cards of 20th-century sports collecting. Features a Sweet Caporal Cigarettes advertising reverse (350 Subjects, Factory No. 30, 2nd District N.Y.).

The 1909-11 T206 set is universally considered the holy grail of pre-war baseball card collecting. Owning a marquee card from this issue is a milestone for serious vintage card collectors.

[Sports, Sports History, Sports Memorabilia, Autographs, Signatures, Baseball]

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PSA VG 3 (Cert #160666312). Displays strong eye appeal with rich red background color, good print registration, and uniform corner wear consistent with the grade.

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[BASEBALL] Ty Cobb T-206 "Red Portrait" Sweet Caporal Card

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