The best known example of the “Honus Wagner of Boxing Cards” has hit the auction block. Heritage Auctions is selling one of perhaps fewer than ten 1948 Leaf Rocky Graziano cards in its Fall Trading Card Catalog. Graded PSA 6.5 (EX/MT+), the card stands as the highest graded in the hobby and could sell for as much as $150,000 or more when bidding concludes next … [Read more...]
Gehrig, Cobb Cards Top Memory Lane’s I Own It Now Results
A near mint-mint pair of Lou Gehrig cards sold for a combined $50,000, pacing the recent I Own it Now online catalog sale conducted by Memory Lane Auctions. The 1933 DeLong and 1932 U. S. Caramel were among the vintage headliners in the event, which allows collectors to buy cards outright or wait a few days in hopes of making a better offer. Dozens of items changed hands, … [Read more...]
One of Hobby’s Top 1952 Topps Sets Hits Market
They don’t come up for auction as a 407-card whole very often. Singles, yes. Lots, too. Even commons bring solid money. 1952 Topps sets don’t grow on trees but one of the best known examples is now on the block. Carrying an impressive 7.23 rating, a set of Topps’ first-ever full blown set of baseball cards is in Mile High Card Company’s just launched auction. That … [Read more...]