Wm. Ewing (Baseball)
1888 Allen & Ginter (N29)
William “Buck” Ewing (October 17, 1859 - October 20, 1906) was the first catcher to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Buck Ewing ended his career with 1,663 hits, 336 stolen bases, 1,118 runs and a .311 career batting average. Ewing’s strong throwing arm was held in high regard by would-be base stealers as he recorded 3.301 putouts and a .931 fielding percentage in 14 seasons. Ewing helped the New York Giants win the first two world championships as the team’s captain. Buck Ewing played for the Troy Trojans (1880-1882), the New York Gothams/Mutuals/Giants (1883-1889, 1891-1892), New York Giants, players League (1890), the Cleveland Spiders (1893-1894 and the Cincinnati Reds (1895-1897). The Veterans Committee elected William “Buck” Ewing to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Condition Census
| Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 1 | MINT 9 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 | ||
| 2 | NM-MT 8 |
Prices By Grade
1888 N29 ALLEN & GINTER WM. EWING BASEBALL
| Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MINT 9 | $14,400.00 | – | $14,000.00 | 2 | – |
| NM - MT 8 | $8,287.20 | – | $5,500.00 | 8 | 2 |
| NM 7 | $3,000.00 | – | $3,250.00 | 10 | 10 |
| EX - MT 6 | $2,100.00 | – | $2,000.00 | 6 | 21 |
| EX 5 | $1,404.99 | – | $1,250.00 | 9 | 28 |
| VG - EX 4 | $1,293.55 | – | $900.00 | 12 | 38 |
| VG 3 | $1,800.00 | – | $600.00 | 6 | 52 |
| GOOD 2 | $830.00 | – | $400.00 | 10 | 59 |
| FR 1.5 | $275.00 | – | – | 3 | 69 |
| PR 1 | $675.00 | – | $210.00 | 4 | 72 |
| Auth | $960.00 | – | – | 8 | 77 |
Auction Prices Realized
| Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2022 | $1,800 | 3 | 71 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 May | Auction | 50074980 |
| 05/09/2022 | $1,294 | 4 | 363823634563 | eBay | krukcards | Auction | 12315410 |
| 10/13/2021 | $8,287 | 8 | 68 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Fall Rarities Auction 2021 | Auction | 40165851 |
| 06/11/2021 | $6,226 | 8 | 48 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Newman Auction | Auction | 09039512 |
| 05/10/2021 | $960 | Auth | 82476 | Heritage Auctions | Spring Sports Catalog Auction - Dallas | Auction | 53793306 |
| 09/30/2020 | $638 | Auth | 143745923706 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26024043 |
| 09/15/2020 | $2,100 | 6 | 53026 | Heritage Auctions | The Partnerone Collection Sports Card Catalog Auct | Auction | 09095946 |
| 08/12/2020 | $946 | 3 | 402346756879 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 04755874 |
| 05/26/2020 | $970 | 4 | 373053577472 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 50090773 |
| 12/09/2019 | $720 | 3 | 155 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2019 Fall | Auction | 04755874 |
| 11/02/2019 | $675 | 1 | 113370690274 | eBay | benb51 | Buy It Now | 30342242 |
| 09/21/2019 | $850 | 3 | 283616589714 | eBay | hessilm | Auction | 11033833 |
| 05/08/2019 | $1,350 | 5.5 | 143231840157 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23742699 |
| 04/20/2019 | $14,400 | 9 | 51021 | Heritage Auctions | 2019 April 18 - 19 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auc | Auction | 02112735 |
| 01/13/2019 | $718 | 3 | 352559794727 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11033833 |
| 08/22/2018 | $1,118 | 4 | 9017 | RR Auction | Sports Auction | Auction | 28523625 |
| 07/03/2018 | $1,405 | 5 | 352390295420 | eBay | markirodenko | Auction | 30845713 |
| 05/13/2018 | $1,150 | 4 | 142785566836 | eBay | natester1 | Auction | 24895435 |
| 05/07/2017 | $1,180 | 5 | 352041461450 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 17254541 |
| 11/19/2016 | $4,481 | 8 | 50009 | Heritage Auctions | 2016 November 17 - 19 Sports Collectibles Catalo.. | Auction | 02065962 |
| 12/04/2015 | $1,170 | 4 | 71 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2015 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 24895435 |
| 11/07/2015 | $11,353 | 9 | 10164 | Heritage Auctions | 2015 November 5 - 7 Sports Collectibles Catalog .. | Auction | 02023259 |
| 10/17/2015 | $1,440 | 4 | 35 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2015 Fall | Auction | 23531212 |
| 04/14/2014 | $2,666 | 6 | 51 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2014 Spring | Auction | 31851143 |
| 03/14/2014 | $11,400 | 9 | 4 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Spring 2014 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 02112735 |
| 03/14/2014 | $3,000 | 7 | 3 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Spring 2014 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 09092319 |
| 12/06/2013 | $1,260 | 5 | 10 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2013 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 50008565 |
| 09/01/2013 | $830 | 2 | 42 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2013 Fall | Auction | 21584892 |
| 12/16/2012 | $10,540 | 9 | 32 | Memory Lane, Inc. | The Find Winter 2012 | Auction | 02112735 |
| 12/07/2012 | $1,380 | 5 | 3 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Fall 2012 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia Au | Auction | 30845713 |
| 11/18/2012 | $275 | 1.5 | 300 | Goldin Auctions | November Catalog Auction | Auction | 19479619 |
| 05/06/2012 | $1,981 | 6 | 108 | Memory Lane, Inc. | HOLY GRAIL AUCTION SPRING 2012 | Auction | 09095946 |
| 03/16/2012 | $688 | 3 | 354 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXXIX | Auction | 50074980 |
| 07/22/2011 | $3,840 | 8 | 16 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Summer 2011 Vintage Trading Cards and Memorabilia | Auction | 02065962 |
| 01/01/2011 | $1,528 | 5 | 68 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2011 Auction | Auction | 30845713 |
| 12/02/2010 | $5,414 | 8 | 82 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons XXX | Auction | 06052368 |
| 02/14/2008 | $1,028 | 3 | 51 | Mile High Card Company | Winter 2008 Auction | Auction | 04755874 |
| 01/01/2006 | $15,080 | 9 | 113 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2006 Auction | Auction | 02112735 |
| 11/17/2005 | $16,961 | 9 | 10 | Memory Lane, Inc. | The Buried Treasure Card IV Auction | Auction | 02112735 |