1887 N284 Buchner Gold Coin Jim O’Rourke – SGC 60

• Sold For: $1,035
• Year: 1887
• Auction: 2008 April
• Lot #: 8
• Auction Category: Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Offered is an attractive 1887 Buchner Gold Coin Chewing Tobacco card of Hall of Famer Jim O’Rourke. The card features a draw image of this 19th Century catcher in a fielding position with his hands cupped. The back of the card displays mild toning consistent with the card position against the acidic tobacco. This 120-year-old card has been deemed a SGC 60 EX 5 by the trusted third party grading service.