A high-grade Babe Ruth game model bat, a rare Josh Gibson card and some rare glass lantern slides from 1914 including a never-before-seen image of Joe Jackson are among the items in what has become Love of the Game Auctions’ largest ever catalog sale. The newly launched auction includes about 1,500 lots, the largest in LOTG history. The Ruth bat is the big-ticket … [Read more...] about Ruth Bat, 1914 Naps Slides, Rare Cobb Among LOTG Highlights
1954 Wilson Franks
Notes: Judge Denies WWE’s TRO; eBay Milestone; REA Auction Results; Giant Sports Cards’ Giant New Shop
A federal judge has denied a motion by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a temporary restraining order against Panini America over the organization's trading card license. Panini sued WWE last week after receiving a letter from the pro wrestling giant that it was terminating its trading card license with the company, effective immediately. Panini claimed it was … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge Denies WWE’s TRO; eBay Milestone; REA Auction Results; Giant Sports Cards’ Giant New Shop
REA Opens September Encore Sale With Big Vintage Variety
A run of Mickey Mantle cards and other vintage classics are among the lots in Robert Edward Auctions’ September Encore event. The online catalog includes cards from the19th century through the present day, including dozens of Mantle cards, from a fresh-to-the-hobby example of his 1952 Topps issue graded SGC 2.5, to a 1951 Bowman rookie, an autographed 1952 Bowman with a … [Read more...] about REA Opens September Encore Sale With Big Vintage Variety
Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
Back in the day of early childhood, when the great matters of life were discussed and settled on the playground between innings — or during rounds of “pickle” if we did not have enough players for a game — there was rarely consensus on any issue. Even if everyone present agreed that the Tigers were the only team that mattered in the American League (that is how it was growing … [Read more...] about Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
Hot Dog! Nice Find of Uncirculated 1954 Wilson Franks Cards
It’s one of the most popular regional sets ever issued, a challenging and somewhat quirky collection of 20 different subjects that were packaged with hot dogs in what some refer to as the ‘golden era’ of baseball cards. The 1954 Wilson Franks set had folks eating a lot of weiners, but not nearly enough to satisfy the demand of today’s experienced … [Read more...] about Hot Dog! Nice Find of Uncirculated 1954 Wilson Franks Cards
Vintage Baseball Card Collection on Antiques Roadshow Draws a ‘Wow’
Antiques Roadshow came to Green Bay, Wisconsin and while they didn’t find a Don Hutson jersey or one of Vince Lombardi’s old fedoras, they did welcome a nice group of valuable baseball cards. In a show that aired Monday night, a local woman brought three cards from a larger 1950s childhood collection her husband apparently forgotten about until recently. She told … [Read more...] about Vintage Baseball Card Collection on Antiques Roadshow Draws a ‘Wow’
REA Spring 2018 Auction to Feature Rare and Definitive Post-War Collection
The spring catalog from Robert Edward Auctions (REA) is always a highlight for collectors. Each year as winter turns to spring they eagerly await its arrival. For years the catalog has been a treasure trove of rare and eclectic items and 2018 looks to be no exception. This year's auction will feature a recent jaw-dropping consignment of post-War cards so large and … [Read more...] about REA Spring 2018 Auction to Feature Rare and Definitive Post-War Collection
Stories in Rosen’s ‘True Mint’ an Invaluable Part of Hobby History
When we shared the news of Alan Rosen’s death late last month, I realized I had never read the second of his two books, called “True Mint”, published in 1994 and written with the help of T.S. O’Connell. I ordered a copy, knowing I’d probably heard some of the stories before but still feeling a little nostalgic for what was a truly remarkable era. About two-thirds … [Read more...] about Stories in Rosen’s ‘True Mint’ an Invaluable Part of Hobby History
1954 Wilson Franks Set is a Tough One
The early 1950’s were a great time for baseball card sets issued in specific areas of the country by local and regional food producers and other companies Anyone who wants a really good idea into the culture of the 1950’s would be well served acquiring a type card from each 1950’s set issued. There were so many of them that one can build a really nice collection … [Read more...] about 1954 Wilson Franks Set is a Tough One