There were several different advertisers on the back of the 1916 Felix Mendelsoh cards that gave us what is considered Babe Ruth’s rookie card but those carrying the Famous & Barr department store brand are very elusive. PSA has graded only four Famous & Barr Ruth cards; SGC only one. That sole SGC example is about to hit the auction block. Despite a low … [Read more...]
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100 Years Later, M101-4 And M101-5 Sets Are Complex Issues
The M101-4 and M101-5 cards (often referred to as The Sporting News cards) haven't traditionally been as popular as some of the tobacco or candy issues from the early part of the 20th century. Given the checklist, that's always been a little surprising. Released in 1916, the sets are quietly celebrating their 100th birthday. The cards have seen an uptick in popularity over … [Read more...]
Rare Weil Baking Babe Ruth Card Brings Big Price
One of a small number of 1916 Babe Ruth rookie cards with Weil Baking Company advertising on the back topped the sales list in Memory Lane Inc.’s recently completed I Own It Now catalog. One of the rarest variations of the familiar Ruth card issued through numerous sponsors 100 years ago, the EX graded example sold within minutes of the sale’s opening last week for a price … [Read more...]
Ruth Rookie Tops $90,000 in Mile High Auction
A 1916 M01-4 Babe Ruth topped bidding in Mile High Card Company’s Spring 2015 auction, with a PSA 5 (EX) example soaring to $90,053 in bidding that closed early Friday morning. Increasing in popularity with collectors and investors, the card had sold for $77,675 in another auction just four months ago. A run of 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards in high grade sold for more than … [Read more...]
Locked Up Since 1980s, Trimmed T206 Wagner Now Up for Bid
Another T206 Honus Wagner has hit the baseball card auction block. However, unless you have a long memory and knew the right person, chances are you haven’t seen this one. Goodwin and Company is offering a trimmed and creased copy of the hobby’s most famous card, graded SGC Authentic. The auction opened Saturday and the card already has a high bid of over $64,000 without … [Read more...]
