An SGC 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card that originated in the hoard uncovered by Alan Rosen in 1986 sold $600,000 at Heritage Auctions late last week. The same card--one of four graded by SGC as NM/MT-- last sold for $274,850 seven years ago, a 118 percent increase in value. The card's corners are sharp but centering issues kept it from grading higher. It's one … [Read more...] about SGC 8 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Nets $600,000 at Auction
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Complete Treats: Vintage Sets Abound in Heritage Card Auction
There's no more satisfying feeling for a traditional collector than to say one sweet word: complete. The chase is the fun, but the exhale when the last card is obtained for a set is bliss. There's a whole lotta instant bliss being offered in Heritage Auctions' first event of 2022. The company's Trading Card Auction includes dozens of complete … [Read more...] about Complete Treats: Vintage Sets Abound in Heritage Card Auction
Complete 1922 E120 American Caramel Set, Ruth Rookie Headline Goldin Vintage Sale
One of only a few complete 1922 E120 American Caramel baseball card sets, a 1916 Sporting News Babe Ruth rookie card, a high-grade set of 1956 Topps and hundreds of other lots of vintage sports cards kicked off Goldin's December Elite Vintage Auction Thursday night. The 100-year-old issue includes cards of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson and other stars of the … [Read more...] about Complete 1922 E120 American Caramel Set, Ruth Rookie Headline Goldin Vintage Sale
The Toughest (and Easiest) Sandy Koufax Cards to Find in High Grade
He remains the standard by which other pitchers are measured. Sandy Koufax had a 12-year career, but he didn’t really have a standout season until his seventh campaign, and only the last five years of his career got him into the Hall of Fame. But what an amazing five years they were. From 1962-66, he led the National League in ERA, three times leading the majors. He … [Read more...] about The Toughest (and Easiest) Sandy Koufax Cards to Find in High Grade
Rickey Henderson Rookie, 1956 Topps Among Year’s Most Graded Vintage Sports Cards
While modern basketball and other sports cards issued in the last few years are the main reason PSA fell so far behind on authentication and grading, the company has also graded large numbers of vintage baseball and popular rookie cards this year. The most popular pre-1981 card examined by graders was the 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card, with 2,067 copies added to … [Read more...] about Rickey Henderson Rookie, 1956 Topps Among Year’s Most Graded Vintage Sports Cards
Notes: #3 1956 Topps Set Break; 1952 Pack Brick Sold; Billy C’s Ring; Super Bowl Helmets, More
The third-ranked 1956 Topps Baseball set on PSA's Registry is on the auction block. The set carries an 8.87 GPA and includes 267 cards rated Mint 9. Dealer Steve Novella is offering 354 cards in all, including white and gray back variations. The Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax cards are graded 8.5 while the Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Ted … [Read more...] about Notes: #3 1956 Topps Set Break; 1952 Pack Brick Sold; Billy C’s Ring; Super Bowl Helmets, More
Vintage Stars, Brady Rookies On MHCC ‘Extra Innings’ Roster
Having just concluded a $7 million catalog sale that included the $1.35 million sale of a T206 Wagner, Mile High Card Company opens its “Extra Innings” auction Monday with a mix of popular vintage and modern cards. Leading the strong selection of vintage cards are several high-grade 1956 Topps baseball cards including PSA 8 examples of Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, … [Read more...] about Vintage Stars, Brady Rookies On MHCC ‘Extra Innings’ Roster
Mickey Mantle’s 1953 NY Yankees contract sold for $39,237
He was paid $17,500—the equivalent of over $168,000 today. Mickey Mantle was 22 years old and living a pretty good life as his Hall of Fame career began to take off. The contract he signed with the New York Yankees just prior to spring training sold late Wednesday night for more than double the dollars on that pact. RR Auctions sold the four-page American … [Read more...] about Mickey Mantle’s 1953 NY Yankees contract sold for $39,237
Mantle Contract, Gehrig Check, 2nd Ranked 1956 Topps Set Headline RR Auction Catalog
Mickey Mantle’s 1953 Yankees contract, a Lou Gehrig payroll check and the second ranked master set on PSA’s Set Registry are among the items on the block through June 10 at RR Auctions. The four-page Mantle contract is dated February 23, 1953. Mantle agrees to render "skilled services as a baseball player during the year 1953" for the New York Yankees, for a salary of … [Read more...] about Mantle Contract, Gehrig Check, 2nd Ranked 1956 Topps Set Headline RR Auction Catalog
1916 Herpolsheimer’s Ruth; Second-Ranked 1956 Topps Set Bring 6 Figures at Auction
A rare example of Babe Ruth’s 1916 rookie card sold for a record-setting $110,612 as RR Auction wrapped up its latest sports card and memorabilia auction. The card, under the umbrella of M101-4, was distributed by Herpolsheimer’s clothing store in Grand Rapids, MI and is one of only four graded by PSA. While M101-4 cards were produced by The Sporting News and … [Read more...] about 1916 Herpolsheimer’s Ruth; Second-Ranked 1956 Topps Set Bring 6 Figures at Auction