Since she opened her antique shop, Zeppelin and the Unicorn 11 years ago, Jacqueline Donahue’s goal has been to find treasures that bring back childhood memories for customers. Her shop serves as a hub in a tightly knit working class community in the heart of North Wilmington, DE. Collectors of all ages congregate regularly. “I think we’re going to be around for a while,” … [Read more...] about Attic Find: Early Collector’s Scrapbook Holds Huge 19th Century Trading Card Hoard
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1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Hall of Fame fighter James Jeffries is featured on a variety of pre-war boxing cards. Interestingly enough, the majority of them came at the very end of his career. Jeffries does have some earlier cards when he was truly an active fighter. Perhaps most notably, his presence in the massive 1901-02 Ogden's General Interest set (commonly referred to as his rookie card), is one … [Read more...] about 1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Collector Connection’s Pre-War Auction Includes Cards, 19th Century Newspapers
In this case, "pre-War" means "pre-Civil War." A collection of original newspapers featuring baseball coverage from more than 160 years ago are part of the Collector Connection’s 7th Pre-War Only Auction. Over 900 lots are in the auction, with all items dating from no later than the early 1940s. The newspapers date from 1857 - 1859 and include copy chronicling some of the … [Read more...] about Collector Connection’s Pre-War Auction Includes Cards, 19th Century Newspapers
Strip Search: Massive Haul of Uncut 1941 Play Ball Panels Uncovered at Pittsburgh Estate Sale
It’s the type of story that keeps collectors going to garage sales, estate sales, flea markets and antique shows. The kind of discovery that most of us have literally dreamt about on more than one occasion. An old, forgotten room in an old, forgotten building. A willingness to look, no matter the obstacle, in hopes of finding abandoned treasure. Most of the time, you … [Read more...] about Strip Search: Massive Haul of Uncut 1941 Play Ball Panels Uncovered at Pittsburgh Estate Sale
High Grade T206 Set and 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 8 Among Mile High Fall Auction Highlights
Hundreds of lots featuring vintage single cards and complete sets will kick off Mile High Card Company’s final major auction of 2022 Wednesday morning. One of the hobby’s better complete T206 sets will be on the market, with each card SGC graded and a GPA of 5.20. Also up for grabs: a 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth graded PSA 8 that stands as one of the best known … [Read more...] about High Grade T206 Set and 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 8 Among Mile High Fall Auction Highlights
T206, Goudey Sets, High Grade 1921 Ruth Among LOTG Auction Lots
Collectors will get to devour some baseball history along with the Thanksgiving leftovers when Love of the Game’s latest catalog auction comes to a close. Set to wrap up on Saturday, Nov. 26, the company’s current sale offers over 460 lots, highlighted by some seldom-seen sports cards and memorabilia. Complete sets, high-end Cuban cards, original baseball photography … [Read more...] about T206, Goudey Sets, High Grade 1921 Ruth Among LOTG Auction Lots
1948 Bowman Baseball Set a Realistic Target for Collectors
It won't win any design awards, but for collectors, the 1948 Bowman baseball set has carved out its own unique place. Consisting of just 48 cards, with virtually no tremendously scarce or exceedingly valuable parts, the black and white set is attractive for anyone looking for a reasonable challenge that carries a story or two behind it. Dawn of the Post-War Bubble Gum Card … [Read more...] about 1948 Bowman Baseball Set a Realistic Target for Collectors
Boyhood Heroes and Autograph Books: The Day That Gave Birth to Paul Hornung’s 1962 Post Cereal Card
Sixty years ago Post cereal produced a football set of “200 Top Stars,” an advertising slogan that has measured up to what was seemingly hyperbole in 1962 by including 42 cards of players who would one day enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among the big names included in the set are Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, Bart Starr, Bob Lilly, Mike Ditka, Fran Tarkenton, Jim … [Read more...] about Boyhood Heroes and Autograph Books: The Day That Gave Birth to Paul Hornung’s 1962 Post Cereal Card
Head to Head: Comparing Ty Cobb’s T205 and T206 Baseball Cards
Ty Cobb's four cards in the popular T206 set are among the most desirable pre-war baseball cards out there. Sure, there are plenty more expensive (and rarer) issues. But Cobb's T206 cards are a heavily desired in the marketplace. The cards, much like other issues of Cobb's in recent years, have skyrocketed in value. It wasn't too long ago that low-grade Cobb T206 cards could … [Read more...] about Head to Head: Comparing Ty Cobb’s T205 and T206 Baseball Cards
One of Hobby’s Top Mantle Collections, High-Grade Goudey, Top DeLong Set in Memory Lane Premium Auction
It’s been 4 ½ years since a PSA 9 Mickey Mantle rookie card has come to auction, but that drought will end soon. Memory Lane will launch its Fall Rarities Premium Auction on November 12, featuring one of the PSA 9 MINT copies of Mantle’s first trading card. Bidding will open at $500,000 but given the meteoric rise for Mantle cards—and iconic cards in general—it’s … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top Mantle Collections, High-Grade Goudey, Top DeLong Set in Memory Lane Premium Auction