The package of eight 1952 Topps Baseball packs offered by Morphy Auctions sold Wednesday for $873,000. The price includes a 23% buyer’s premium. The packs, housed inside a cello overwrap, can be traced back to 1991, when two collectors each purchased a brick from the original owner. One of the buyers chose to break open the overwrap and either sold or opened the … [Read more...] about Octet of 1952 Topps Baseball Wax Packs Sells for $873,000
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1947 Ruth Gem Mint 10 Autographed Baseball, Thousands of Cardboard Icons Lead Off Memory Lane Auction
Memory Lane’s upcoming catalog is a doubleheader. The Southern California based company has been busy gathering up mounds of rare and high-end items for one of its most extensive auctions ever, packing over 2,200 lots into two separate catalogs that will be arriving on collectors’ doorsteps in a matter of days. One catalog is dedicated exclusively to autographs and the first … [Read more...] about 1947 Ruth Gem Mint 10 Autographed Baseball, Thousands of Cardboard Icons Lead Off Memory Lane Auction
Miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson with Mantle Cameo Brings $72,450
The miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson that shows a little bit of the Mickey Mantle that was on the sheet next to it sold for $72,450 over the weekend. The card, graded SGC 1 for the miscut, some minor wear and a handwritten “42” in ink near the bottom is—as far as we know—one-of-a-kind. The two cards were side-by-side on the sheet that was cut at the factory 70 … [Read more...] about Miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson with Mantle Cameo Brings $72,450
Notes: Upper Deck Cancels CDDC; Big Asking Price on OPC Gretzky; 1952 Topps Article, More
Upper Deck has cancelled its annual Certified Diamond Dealer Conference, which had been scheduled for January 4-7 in Los Angeles. The gathering for hobby shop owners, distributors and others who conduct business with the company, is being scuttled because of COVID-19. “We also realize that many shops are just reopening after being shut down for months, and cannot in … [Read more...] about Notes: Upper Deck Cancels CDDC; Big Asking Price on OPC Gretzky; 1952 Topps Article, More
New “Baseball and Bubble Gum” Book Brings 1952 Topps Set to Life
You’ll need a big bankroll to own the entire set, thanks to Mickey Mantle and his high number friends, but there’s a new book that has all of the cards in the 1952 Topps set—and more info than you’ll find on the backs of all 407 cards. Baseball & Bubble Gum: The 1952 Topps Collection is the latest release from Tom and Ellen Zappala, the husband-wife team … [Read more...] about New “Baseball and Bubble Gum” Book Brings 1952 Topps Set to Life
Record Price for Mint 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
One of the six 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards graded PSA 9 (mint) has a new owner--at a new record price. Late Thursday night, the card offered through Heritage Auctions sold for $2.88 million including the buyer's premium. It's the most ever paid for a post-World War II trading card. Owned for about two years by collector/dealer/former NFL lineman Evan Mathis, … [Read more...] about Record Price for Mint 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1952 Topps
The 1952 Topps set is what many mark as the beginning of the era of the modern trading card. Not only did it launch a collecting revolution, it marked the real beginning of the company’s place in American culture. It's home to the '52 Mickey Mantle, the most recognizable and most valuable post-War baseball card, one which has become as much an investment commodity as it … [Read more...] about Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1952 Topps
1952 Topps High Numbers Test Even Advanced Collectors
Even the phrase itself strikes a little fear into collectors of vintage baseball cards: 1952 Topps high numbers. Firmly established as one of the rarest standard issue cards of the post-World War II Era, demand is high; supply maddeningly low, especially for higher grade copies. Population reports for the major grading companies show a combined total of fewer than a … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps High Numbers Test Even Advanced Collectors
Collecting 1952 Topps Baseball Cards on a Budget
Looking at the overall value of the set or the prices paid for Mickey Mantle rookie cards can scare some people off, but it’s possible to collect 1952 Topps baseball cards and not dip into your retirement account. No matter if you decide to piece together as much of the set as you possibly can or just certain elements, there’s no need to avoid chasing what may be one of the … [Read more...] about Collecting 1952 Topps Baseball Cards on a Budget
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle: Looking to Own One?
Some believe the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is the most popular baseball card of all-time. A picture-perfect presentation of a star being born in New York, the Mantle card is a favorite of those seeking to invest in sports memorabilia and also of those who understand its significance in the hobby. Mantle, of course, was immensely popular as a player during the 1950s and 60s … [Read more...] about 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle: Looking to Own One?