1923 Willard Chocolate Carl Mays #N/A
Carl Mays · Willard Chocolate · Vintage Base
Player
Carl Mays
Set
Willard Chocolate
Year
1923
Card #
Not visible
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Fair) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Vintage Base
Manufacturer
Willard Chocolate
Demand Level
Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$50 - $150
Graded Value
PSA 1: $100-$150, PSA 1.5: $150-$250, PSA 2: $250-$400
Comparable Sales
Comparable 1923 Willard Chocolate cards in low-grade condition typically realize between $100 and $300 depending on the specific player and exact technical grade from SGC or PSA.
Description
An extremely rare vintage black and white regional baseball card from the 1923 Willard Chocolate issue featuring pitcher Carl Mays of the New York Yankees. The card features a real photo postcard style image of Mays in his pitching uniform mid-throw. Due to its regional nature and age, surviving examples are exceptionally scarce.
Key Features
Extremely rare 1920s regional vintage release, Hall of Fame adjacent era star pitcher Carl Mays, classic sepia/black and white real photo aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Requires professional authentication due to the high volume of vintage regional card forgeries. Check for period-correct paper stock, aging characteristics, and printing dot patterns under magnification. Confidence: Medium.
Flaws to Note
Heavy overall corner rounding, severe edge chipping, surface wear and potential staining from age, possible loss of paper on back or edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Auction houses (Heritage, Goldin, REA) or specialized vintage card platforms like eBay or Net54 Marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to clean the card. Have it authenticated and graded by PSA or SGC before selling, as pre-war regional cards command significantly more trust and value when encapsulated.