On April 14, Brian Dwyer, president of Robert Edward Auctions, gave about four dozen guests a chance to see world’s most iconic baseball card in person ten days before the trimmed “Authentic” specimen sold for over $1.5 million. Dwyer and his new friends were attending the first Brigand’s Coin and Collectibles Collectors’ Night. The venerable New York City store, which sells … [Read more...] about Second NYC Collectors Night Event Offered Stories, Discussion, Show and Tell
autographed rookie cards
Inked Icons: Heritage Auction to Feature Signed Rookie Cards
It used to be a no-no. "You've got a nice rookie card and you want the guy to autograph it? It'll ruin the value!" Such was the attitude of the old school hobby. Years later, it turned out those who had Mickey Mantle or Ted Williams sign some of their earliest cards were the smart ones. Autographed rookie cards, especially those of some of … [Read more...] about Inked Icons: Heritage Auction to Feature Signed Rookie Cards
LOTG Auction Enters Final Week with 1914 Cracker Jack Set, Cobb Back T206, More
The break of a complete set of 1914 Cracker Jack cards and one of the famously scarce T206 Ty Cobb/Cobb Tobacco back cards headline the current Love of the Game Auctions catalog. The sale features one of the strongest overall selections of sports cards and memorabilia in the company’s history, topped by the famous and unique Cobb card, one discovered only within the last … [Read more...] about LOTG Auction Enters Final Week with 1914 Cracker Jack Set, Cobb Back T206, More
Ruth Rookie, High Grade T206 Cobb, Signed Mantle Rookie Headline Memory Lane Auction
Hundreds of vintage single cards and sets, autographs from baseball’s biggest icons and rare photographs are among the items in Memory Lane’s Summer Auction, set to launch July 28. One of the hobby’s hottest rarities, a 1916 M101-5 Babe Ruth blank back rookie card, will lead off the catalog. Rated in Fair condition, the card will open with a $25,000 minimum bid. … [Read more...] about Ruth Rookie, High Grade T206 Cobb, Signed Mantle Rookie Headline Memory Lane Auction
The Rise of Signed Baseball Rookie Cards
Stern was the warning to neophytes at card shows where old-timers were signing in the 1980s and 90s: "Get an autograph on a baseball. A picture. A program. DO NOT have him sign his rookie card!" The reason? Some non-written rule about a signature--even a real one--lessening the value of the card itself. So card-focused was the hobby's old guard at the time that an autograph was … [Read more...] about The Rise of Signed Baseball Rookie Cards
Notes: Gehrig RC Sold; $2 Goodwill Find Worth Thousands; Collector Q&A
A 1925 Lou Gehrig Exhibit rookie card graded SGC 60 sold for $82,419 at Love of the Game Auctions early Sunday. The fast rising card has soared in value over the past year. Only four of 49 total copies examined by the major grading services rate higher than the EX example. Bidding opened at $15,000. Also sold in the auction were a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle … [Read more...] about Notes: Gehrig RC Sold; $2 Goodwill Find Worth Thousands; Collector Q&A
Vintage Cards, Rare Philadelphia A’s Player Ledger Headline LOTG Auction
Love of the Game has opened its Summer Auction with hundreds of items on the block through August 12. The sale features sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia from the late 19th Century to the present, highlighted by the two of the finest Hall of Fame rookie cards to hit the auction block this year: A signed 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle, and a 1925 Exhibits Lou … [Read more...] about Vintage Cards, Rare Philadelphia A’s Player Ledger Headline LOTG Auction
1888 Joseph Hall NY Giants Photo Sets Pace at Huggins & Scott
A remarkable 1888 New York Giants team photo taken by noted photographer Robert Hall soared to over $30,000 in the first 48 hours of bidding as Huggins and Scott opened its biggest catalog auction of 2017. The photo, in exceptional condition despite its 134-year-old pedigree, measures 20-1/2 x 19-5/8" and features six Hall of Famers. It’s one of only three known to … [Read more...] about 1888 Joseph Hall NY Giants Photo Sets Pace at Huggins & Scott