1992 Classic Best #2 Durham Bulls Chipper Jones
Ephemera (Trading Card), Lithographically Printed Cardstock • Classic Games Inc. (Design and Manufacturing)
Style & Movement
Sports Commercial Art / Americana Collectibles
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on laminated semi-gloss cardstock
Creation Period
1992
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches; Vertical Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A minor league baseball player (Chipper Jones of the Durham Bulls) depicted in mid-action as a shortstop, wearing a white home jersey and orange/blue cap. The image features a white border with the 'Classic Best' logo and patriotic red and white stripes at the base.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Fair (Ungraded); Minor surface wear and visible corner blunting especially on the top left; centering appears slightly shifted.
Estimated Market Value
USD $1.00 - $5.00 (Ungraded/Raw status)
Auction Estimate
USD $0.50 - $2.00 (Bulk lot value)
Provenance History
Mass-produced for the collector market; common retail and hobby distribution history.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Junk Wax' era of baseball cards, documenting the early career of Hall of Famer Chipper Jones during his development in the Atlanta Braves minor league system.
Notable Features
Includes the Durham Bulls logo, a famous minor league team; features the date '1992' spaced across the top margin.
Condition Issues
Slight corner rounding; possible edge chipping; vertical surface scratches visible in the white border area.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free PVC-free sleeve and semi-rigid top loader. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the pigments.