Ninety years after the first All-Star Game, items representing some of the biggest names in baseball are on the block in what’s become another annual tradition: the MLB All-Star auction. Now in its 19th year, the event once again takes place on the day of the game, July 11 in Seattle, with Hunt Auctions again conducting the sale, with bidding online and in … [Read more...] about Historic Memorabilia, Fresh to Market Vintage Cards Part of 2023 All-Star Auction
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Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
Cards from one of the hobby’s legendary collections, an impossibly rare 61-year-old unopened box of baseball cards and game-used items from long ago Baseball Hall of Famers are among more than 2,800 lots in Heritage Auctions’ Spring Sports Catalog Auction. Se to close over three nights next month, the catalog includes a group of 73 high-grade 1952 Topps baseball cards … [Read more...] about Cards from Lionel Carter Collection, 1962 Topps Box Among Heritage Lots
LOTG Auction Thick with Vintage Cards, Autographs
Hundreds of vintage baseball cards, original photography, vintage ticket stubs and display pieces are among the highlights in Love of the Game Auctions’ Spring Premier, which is open for bidding. The auction catalog’s cover features the Graig Kreindler painting of Roberto Clemente that’s being sold to benefit UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights organization in the … [Read more...] about LOTG Auction Thick with Vintage Cards, Autographs
Hindman Auctions to Spotlight Sports Legends in June Sale
Items showcasing legendary athletes across multiple sports are part of a live online sports memorabilia auction taking place June 8 through Chicago-based Hindman Auctions. The auction features property from the collection of acclaimed journalist and author Allen Abel. Spanning Abel’s career of over four decades, the collection includes on- site ephemera from major … [Read more...] about Hindman Auctions to Spotlight Sports Legends in June Sale
Behind the Exhibits: The Later Years (Part III)
Exhibit cards are among the more affordable pre-war cards that can be had. While it's true that there are some expensive ones, by comparison, they can often be nice ways to score some bargains of big name players. Here's a three-part series focusing on these unique cards. We've already looked at the earliest Exhibit cards from the 1920s as well as the 4-on-1 series that … [Read more...] about Behind the Exhibits: The Later Years (Part III)
Behind the Exhibits: The Multi-Player Cards (Part II)
Exhibit cards are among the more affordable pre-war cards that can be had. While it's true that there are some expensive ones, by comparison, they can often be nice ways to score some bargains of big name players. In the first part of a three-part series, we took a look at the earliest Exhibit cards that were issued. Next up, we'll review the popular 4-on-1 Exhibits. The … [Read more...] about Behind the Exhibits: The Multi-Player Cards (Part II)
Behind the Exhibits: The Early Cards (Part I)
Exhibit cards are among the more affordable pre-war cards that can be had. While it's true that some can be expensive, by comparison, they can often be a good way to score some bargain-priced cards of big name players. Here's the first in a three-part series focusing on these vintage issues. First, we'll take a look at the earliest Exhibit cards. The First Exhibit Baseball … [Read more...] about Behind the Exhibits: The Early Cards (Part I)
1948 Hall of Fame Exhibits Set Offers Big Names at Bargain Prices
Stop at a penny arcade, carnival or other places where you might find a vending machine from the early 1920s to the 1960s and you'd probably see them. Cards produced by the Exhibit Supply Company had a long run. Their look varied quite a bit over the years and while they were never all that colorful, most of baseball's all-time greats and not-so-greats appeared on … [Read more...] about 1948 Hall of Fame Exhibits Set Offers Big Names at Bargain Prices
The Roaring 20s: A Look at Baseball Collecting 100 Years Ago
The turn of the calendar to 2020 really got me to thinking about baseball cards from the 1920s. It's hard to believe some of the issues from the era of Babe Ruth will be turning 100 over the next decade. The 1920s was really sort of a golden era for baseball. The sport had already achieved popularity thanks to the century's earliest stars like Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Nap … [Read more...] about The Roaring 20s: A Look at Baseball Collecting 100 Years Ago
5 Bargains Found in the Massive 1947-66 Exhibit Set
The 1947-66 Exhibit cards have long been known for providing bargains to collectors. The set includes more than 300 cards with some of baseball's biggest stars and picked up where the 1939-46 Salutation Exhibits left off. Like those cards, many of the 1947-66 Exhibits are priced modestly and that includes those of the top players. Here are some of the bargains to be found in … [Read more...] about 5 Bargains Found in the Massive 1947-66 Exhibit Set