Over three dozen cards from a rare Canadian issued baseball card set from 65 years ago is now on the market. The cards may look familiar to collectors of the long running Exhibit Supply Co. arcade cards but they were actually a standalone set distributed with treats. A collection of 37 1959 Dad’s Cookies cards—now accounting for more than half of the entire PSA graded … [Read more...] about Sweet Bonus: Rare 1959 Dad’s Cookies Cards at Auction
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Newly Uncovered One-of-a-Kind Sandy Koufax Card Headed to Auction
There’s not much doubt that during his prime, Sandy Koufax was the king of diamonds. From LA to New York, there was no pitcher who struck fear in the hearts of hitters as he struck them out on a variety of knee bending stuff. Collectors are about to find out there’s a 7 of diamonds Sandy, too. The rarest Koufax card known to exist—or at least tied for the … [Read more...] about Newly Uncovered One-of-a-Kind Sandy Koufax Card Headed to Auction
Time Capsule: Still Wrapped Bricks of 1963 Stat Back Exhibit Cards Uncovered
Unlike their bubble gum card counterparts, they came--literally--in plain brown wrappers. There's nothing common, though, about this find. Four fresh to the hobby unopened bricks of about 2,000 1963 Exhibit "stat back" baseball cards spread across four sealed packages have been uncovered thanks to a social media post that included a photo of a machine similar to those … [Read more...] about Time Capsule: Still Wrapped Bricks of 1963 Stat Back Exhibit Cards Uncovered
Historic Memorabilia, Fresh to Market Vintage Cards Part of 2023 All-Star Auction
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
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)