{"product_id":"1911-t250-gold-border-george-stone","title":"1911 T250 Gold Border – George Stone - CGC 1.5","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCGC Fair 1.5 – Early Deadball‑Era Hall of Fame‑Level Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStep into the golden age of baseball with this \u003cb\u003e1911 T250 Gold Border George Stone\u003c\/b\u003e, a beautifully aged example from one of the most visually striking tobacco issues of the era. Graded \u003cb\u003eCGC Fair 1.5\u003c\/b\u003e, this card retains strong eye appeal despite its century‑old journey, offering collectors an accessible entry into a notoriously condition‑sensitive set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/b\u003e George Stone – 1906 AL Batting Champion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet:\u003c\/b\u003e 1911 T250 Gold Border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e CGC 1.5 (Fair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Deadball Era – over 110 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic gold‑leaf style border, rich color tones, and a timeless portrait design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eT250 Gold Border\u003c\/b\u003e series is beloved for its ornate presentation and scarcity in higher grades. The gold borders are famously fragile, making even lower‑grade examples desirable when the central image remains intact. This Stone card shows exactly the kind of honest wear expected from a tobacco‑era survivor, while still presenting well in the slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeorge Stone himself is a fascinating figure—\u003cb\u003ethe 1906 American League batting champion\u003c\/b\u003e, finishing ahead of legends like Ty Cobb. His cards remain undervalued relative to his historical significance, giving this piece strong long‑term collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Card Stands Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOver a \u003cb\u003ecentury of baseball history\u003c\/b\u003e encapsulated in one card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAttractive presentation for the grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFrom one of the most elegant and condition‑sensitive pre‑war issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIdeal for vintage set builders, pre‑war enthusiasts, or collectors seeking affordable Deadball‑era stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hassan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42237171073127,"sku":"SC-40257","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8601\/7127\/files\/s-l1600_34b93c50-091c-4de2-bf72-45866be2b5cf.jpg?v=1772960531","url":"https:\/\/mancavedugout.com\/products\/1911-t250-gold-border-george-stone","provider":"MancaveDugout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}