A 1950s era Ted Williams game jersey sold for $258,500 while dozens of items related to one of baseball’s most historic franchises also found new homes in the annual memorabilia auction hosted on the day of the MLB All-Star Game. The Williams jersey and one of his bats dating to the 1940s, both fresh to the hobby, had plenty of interest from bidders who participated … [Read more...] about Ted Williams Jersey, Historic Giants Archive Among Top Sellers at All-Star Auction
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Stoneham Family Collection to Headline All-Star Auction
A group of historically significant items from the family of Charles and Horace Stoneham, former owners of one of baseball's oldest franchises, is now up for auction. Uniforms once worn by Willie Mays, stock certificates from the 19th century and a pair of historic game-used cleats are all part of the consignment to the annual MLB All-Star Live Auction that launched … [Read more...] about Stoneham Family Collection to Headline All-Star Auction
Estate Find of 19th Century Baseball Cards Nets $431,000
A fresh-to-the-hobby collection of 37 19th century baseball cards has sold for a combined $431,000. Originating in a Long Island estate, the group of N173 Old Judge Cabinet cards from 1888 sold through Weiss Auctions as part of a 500-lot sale that included cards and other collectibles. The crown jewel of the “North Fork Find” was a possibly unique cabinet card photo … [Read more...] about Estate Find of 19th Century Baseball Cards Nets $431,000
Major OId Judge, Joseph Hall Find on Long Island Hits Auction Block
A find of 19th century baseball cards in a Long Island estate has hit the auction block. Weiss Auctions is selling the collection of 37 cards, which were recently uncovered on the North Fork of Long Island. The bulk of the find consists of 1888 N173 Old Judge cabinet cards with three 1888 Joseph Hall Team Cabinet cards also represented. The Old Judge cards include the … [Read more...] about Major OId Judge, Joseph Hall Find on Long Island Hits Auction Block
Baseball and Brew: Rare 1889 Ad Poster Features Ewing, Anson
Just a couple of ballplayers sitting around enjoying a libation after a hard day on the diamond. It was a low-key marketing pitch from Guinness Brewery some 129 years ago but it’s also a very significant piece of sports marketing history; one that’s expected to bring a six-figure price in Heritage Auctions’ February Platinum Night sale. The 24x18” poster pictures 19th … [Read more...] about Baseball and Brew: Rare 1889 Ad Poster Features Ewing, Anson
1890 Players League Documents; Aaron Rookie Card Pace $2.5 Million Memory Lane Auction
A collection of historic baseball-related documents carrying the rare signatures of some of baseball’s earliest stars sold for over $136,000 combined in Memory Lane’s recently completed Winter Auction. Dubbed ‘The Northeast Find’, the documents were actually found more than 25 years ago in the storage room of an empty, dilapidated office in upstate New York that was … [Read more...] about 1890 Players League Documents; Aaron Rookie Card Pace $2.5 Million Memory Lane Auction
19th Century Baseball Documents, Vintage Cards Headline Memory Lane Auction
Containing everything from 19th century baseball history to classic Topps cards of the modern era, Memory Lane’s Winter Historical Rarities Auction has more than a few stories to tell. The newly opened sale includes over 1,200 lots with bidding open through January 13. The auction is highlighted by a group of original 19th century baseball documents related to the … [Read more...] about 19th Century Baseball Documents, Vintage Cards Headline Memory Lane Auction
Signed 19th Century Players’ League Documents Coming to Auction
Disputes between players and management aren't confined to the modern era of pro sports. Proof of that comes in a set of signed baseball documents set to hit the auction block just prior to the holidays. Up for bids through Memory Lane Auctions will be a remarkable collection of signed documents related to the short-lived 1890s Players' League. The documents are not … [Read more...] about Signed 19th Century Players’ League Documents Coming to Auction
10 Great 19th Century Tobacco Cards
Dating back to the 1800s, N-Cards (nineteenth century tobacco cards) remain popular with collectors more than 100 years after their creation. Here are ten standouts that are still not too difficult to find. There are surely more valuable cards but many of these remain within reach for today's collectors and offer a connection to some important names from baseball's distant … [Read more...] about 10 Great 19th Century Tobacco Cards
1888 N43 Allen & Ginter’s World Champions A Close Parallel To N29 Set
Many pre-war card collectors are familiar with Allen & Ginter's popular N28 and N29 World's Champions sets. However, one you may not have heard of is the 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter release. Here's a look at this oversized tobacco issue from the late 1800s. 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter Basics The N43 cards were released at or around the same time as the company's N29 … [Read more...] about 1888 N43 Allen & Ginter’s World Champions A Close Parallel To N29 Set