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1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings baseball card collection.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The owner, only identified by her first name for security reasons, was shocked when she heard the $1 million figure.
Appraisal expert Leila Dunbar noted the collection's rarity and historical importance when making her assesment.
The $1 million appraised collection features vintage baseball cards of the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Included in the collection are handwritten letters from the Red Stockings players to the owner's great great grandmother.
The owner, only identified by her first name for security reasons, was shocked when she heard the $1 million figure.
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