A 1914 Babe Ruth Baltimore Orioles original team photo – one of the only images of Ruth in an Orioles uniform known to exist – and an autographed 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card with a 10 autograph grade headline the Lelands 2024 Fall Classic Auction, which runs through October 19. The 1914 Orioles team photo featuring Ruth is his earliest known original image as a … [Read more...] about 1914 Baltimore Orioles Original Team Photo with Ruth Leads off Lelands Sale
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Notes: Ruth Photo, Signed Mantle RC Pace Auction; Topps’ New Ohtani Only Product; New Detroit Shop
A 104-year-old photo of Babe Ruth striding to home plate in his New York Yankees pinstripes sold for $64,800 early Sunday. The 6.5" x 8.5" Paul Thompson Studios photo, with a handwritten period caption on the back, was given a Type I designation by PSA/DNA. It was among the top items at Love of the Game Auctions. The photo is one of 14 shot in a single day at … [Read more...] about Notes: Ruth Photo, Signed Mantle RC Pace Auction; Topps’ New Ohtani Only Product; New Detroit Shop
Vintage Cards, MJ Shoes Pace $15.4 Million REA Sale
High-grade vintage card sets, a newly uncovered autographed Mickey Mantle rookie card and a pair of rookie year Michael Jordan shoes were among the top sellers as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its Spring Catalog Auction late Sunday. The auction generated over $15.4 million in sales with 16 items bringing more than $100,000. The company says more than 91,200 bids were … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, MJ Shoes Pace $15.4 Million REA Sale
Rare Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane Auction
One of only two known examples of a rookie era Babe Ruth postcard, featuring an image of the young Bambino at spring training, sold for $160,736 over the weekend, topping Memory Lane’s Winter Rarities Auction. The image, taken at the Red Sox spring camp in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is considered a real photo postcard, having been developed on period photo paper directly from … [Read more...] about Rare Ruth Cards Top Memory Lane Auction
Notes: 6-Figures for Signed Mickey; eBay’s Playoff Auction; Southern IN Show; 2 LeBron Gamers at Auction
Signed copies of some of collecting's most popular rookie cards sold late Tuesday night as Hunt Auctions wrapped up its latest Premier Live Internet Auction. A signed 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for $135,125. Graded PSA 2 with an autograph grade of 5, the card is one of just 19 signed copies on PSA's Population Report and surpassed the high end of the pre-sale estimate … [Read more...] about Notes: 6-Figures for Signed Mickey; eBay’s Playoff Auction; Southern IN Show; 2 LeBron Gamers at Auction
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
Heritage Platinum Auction Tally: $33,917,399
While two multi-million-dollar Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth items grabbed most of the attention, there were some other noteworthy sales before Heritage Auctions’ recent catalog event wrapped up early Monday. The company says the Aug. 19-20 Summer Platinum night brought in nearly $34 million. A 1958 Mantle game jersey and SGC 9 ’52 Topps card that sold during the first … [Read more...] about Heritage Platinum Auction Tally: $33,917,399
Clean Sweep Auction Packed with Early Mays, Mantle, Other Icons
Autographed Mickey Mantle cards from early in his major league career, a signed 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card dozens of rookie cards of sports icons from decades ago are among the marquee items in the largest online catalog ever produced by Clean Sweep Auctions. The Port Washington, NY company’s "The Big One" auction is also anchored by a large single-owner … [Read more...] about Clean Sweep Auction Packed with Early Mays, Mantle, Other Icons
Notes: Record for Signed 1952 Mantle Card; High-End Hoops Cards; Fanatics Auctions Return; Gordie Howe Items Sell for Charity
One of only two PSA graded 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards signed in ballpoint pen with a signature grade of 10 sold for a record $422,400 early Sunday in Love of the Game Auctions' Spring Premier. The price for broke the public auction record for a signed '52 Mantle set in January. The grade of that card was a PSA 2 while the one sold by LOTG was rated a 3. One … [Read more...] about Notes: Record for Signed 1952 Mantle Card; High-End Hoops Cards; Fanatics Auctions Return; Gordie Howe Items Sell for Charity
LOTG Auction Includes Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Robinson Cards
A nearly complete autographed set of 1952 Topps cards including one of the best known Mickey Mantle examples is being broken up and sold as part of Love of the Game’s Spring Premier Auction. The Mantle card has been graded PSA 3 (VG) with a Gem Mint 10 autograph grade. “It’s one of only two examples we’ve found with a ballpoint signature that’s earned a grade of PSA 10,” … [Read more...] about LOTG Auction Includes Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Robinson Cards