In 1917, there weren't many baseball cards being produced. With World War I occurring, production on sets had slowed dramatically. One release that did make its way into the public was the 1917 Boston Store issue. 1917 Boston Store Set Basics The 1917 Boston Store cards featured black and white card fronts with action photos. This was one of several releases from around the … [Read more...]
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Baseball and … Agriculture? M101 Successful Farming Set Combined The Pair
Baseball and ... Farming? Outside of, say, Field of Dreams, that isn't a combination you'd expect to hear much. But in 1916, the pair were indeed linked by two sets distributed by an agricultural publication called Successful Farming. The basis for the cards came from the M101-5 set that is often referred to as the Sporting News issue. But while Sporting News did use the cards … [Read more...]
M101 Sporting News Series Includes 9 Sets
When it comes to the M101 Sporting News series, the most popular subsets are generally the M101-4 and M101-5 cards. Those sets are filled with stars and the closest to traditional baseball cards. But in reality, the M101 series is much more than those two sets. A total of nine subsets carry the M101 Sporting News designation from the American Card Catalog and here's a glimpse … [Read more...]
Ruth, Aaron Rookies Set Pace in REA Auction
A 1916 M101-4 Babe Ruth rookie card in near mint condition sold for $600,000 late Sunday night, topping all items as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its Fall Auction. The PSA 7 blank back version is one of the finest known examples in the hobby and represented the latest six-figure sale for a card that’s shown explosive growth in recent years. The … [Read more...]
1916 Ruth Rookie Card Soars to New Heights in $10.9 Million REA Auction
Back in 2015, some collectors and dealers probably felt spending $80,000 or $90,000 on a PSA 5 Babe Ruth rookie card was a lot of money. After all, the card had sold for about half that—or less—just six years earlier. It may have turned out to be not only a shrewd investment, but a steal at under six figures. As Sunday turned to Monday, a new bar was set for … [Read more...]
Mendelsohn M101-4 and M101-5 Sets More Than Just Sporting News
The Felix Mendelsohn M101-4 and M101-5 baseball card sets are two of the more interesting pre-war issues. The sets are often called the 'Sporting News' sets but in reality, they belong to a host of different companies and businesses that used them for marketing purposes. Felix Mendelsohn M101-4 and M101-5 Basics Felix Mendelsohn was the maker of the M101-4 and M101-5 cards … [Read more...]
REA Auction Off to Record-Shattering Start
Like clockwork, the baseball season has begun with Robert Edward Auctions’ annual massive spring catalog auction not far behind. Bidding opened Tuesday evening for the 2,649 lots offered by REA, and if the first 24 hours are any indication, collectors have spoken loud and clear about strength of the sports card and memorabilia market—and the auction’s potential to bring in some … [Read more...]
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...]
M101-4 Ruth, 1933 Goudey Break Up Headlines MHCC Auction
Mile High Card Company’s latest catalog auction opens Monday, featuring a 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card graded SGC 60, a high-grade 1933 Goudey Baseball set including the rare Nap Lajoie that will be sold card-by-card and the second best 1961 Topps Baseball set on PSA’s Set Registry. The Ruth card is well-centered without the print lines that are present on … [Read more...]
Spurned by Card Shop, Find of 1916 M101-4 Cards Heads to Auction
A remarkable find of 98-year-old baseball cards in the Midwest is coming to auction next month. Goldin Auctions says it will offer a complete 200-card set of 1916 Sporting News M101-4 cards including Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb and other stars in its October Legends Auction. The cards had been in the same family since their acquisition nearly a century ago. Owner … [Read more...]
