Hall of Fame boxing legend John Sullivan was the sport's top star in the 19th century. Not only is Sullivan credited as the first heavyweight champion when fighters began wearing gloves, he is the last recognized heavyweight champion of the sport's 'bare knuckles' era (under London Prize Ring Rules). Sullivan dominated the sport, winning and retaining heavyweight titles in … [Read more...] about John Sullivan Champion of the World Cabinet Cards an Affordable 19th Century Series
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Cy Young’s Own Signed 1893 Card Coming to Auction
Acquiring a Cy Young baseball card isn’t hard to do. Hop on eBay and you’ll see a bunch at any given time. Buying one that was actually owned by the man himself? That’s a different matter. Collectors have a chance to land one—autographed, no less—in the upcoming Heritage Auctions Fall Platinum Night sale. The 1893 Pifer & Becker cabinet card was likely … [Read more...] about Cy Young’s Own Signed 1893 Card Coming to Auction
Stack Of W600 Cabinet Cards On Block In Heritage Auctions Sale
It's not often that a sizeable group of Sporting Life Cabinet cards comes to market all at once, but there's a big group of the popular and elusive early 20th century issue at Heritage Auctions. Fifty-two of the beautiful portrait cards, known as W600s, are part of the company's Spring Sports Catalog Auction. The group includes some of the most desirable cards from the set, … [Read more...] about Stack Of W600 Cabinet Cards On Block In Heritage Auctions Sale
5 Great 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cards on a Budget
Even in a convention hall full of thousands of different types of colorful, cool and historic memorabilia, the 1911 T3 Turkey Red baseball cards stand out. More than 100 years after they arrived in envelopes as part of a mail-in offer, they are among the most collectible, sought after and aesthetically striking pieces of baseball history ever produced. They can also be … [Read more...] about 5 Great 1911 T3 Turkey Red Cards on a Budget
Family of Former Player Consigns Group of 19th Century Waldon Cabinets to Auction
A collection of rare 19th century baseball cabinet cards has been uncovered, with provenance dating back to a player from the era. Grey Flannel Auctions received the unique consignment of rare 1890 Waldon cabinets from the family of former baseball player Hardy Richardson. Richardson himself appears on some 19th century baseball cards as his career spanned a total of … [Read more...] about Family of Former Player Consigns Group of 19th Century Waldon Cabinets to Auction
Type 1 W600 Wagner Card at Auction
He was a strapping young man in his 20s, fully deserving of the “Husky Hans” moniker that had been bestowed on the star shortstop of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In fact, it was “Hans” as the nickname of John Wagner’s 1902 W600 cabinet card—not Honus. The Sporting Life cabinets ran from 1902-1911 and Heritage Auctions is selling one of the earliest Wagner W600 cards … [Read more...] about Type 1 W600 Wagner Card at 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
Huggins & Scott’s February Auction Loaded With Vintage Lots
Vintage cards will be plentiful when the first Huggins & Scott auction of 2019 begins Feb. 1. The auction will run through Feb. 13, with a 30-minute rule beginning that night at 11 ET. There will be a large assortment of pre-war and post-World War II cards. The early 1900s cards will include rare 1911 Jones, Keyser & Arras cabinet cards that feature Hall of Famers … [Read more...] about Huggins & Scott’s February Auction Loaded With Vintage Lots
Rare Cleveland Spiders Cabinet Cards From Jake Virtue Collection at Auction
Jake Virtue played in the major leagues well over a century ago. But the former player is in the spotlight now thanks to a rare collection of cabinet cards now for sale through SCP Auctions. The group, which includes two cards of his Cleveland Spiders teammate Cy Young, were passed on through his family over the years. Virtue's great-grandson Ed has been the most recent … [Read more...] about Rare Cleveland Spiders Cabinet Cards From Jake Virtue Collection at 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