Fresh finds of decades old old baseball cards still come around on a fairly regular basis. It's not very often, though, that dozens of cards created more than 135 years ago suddenly come out of the woodwork. That changed earlier this spring when Cincinnati-based Dean's Cards picked acquired a long held collection of 1887-1890 N172 Old Judge cards--all in their … [Read more...] about Fresh Find of 19th Century Old Judge Cards Up for Auction
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Sporting Life Wagner, Graded 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Set, Unopened Material in REA Sale
Robert Edward Auctions opened its February Encore event on Thursday with nearly 2,800 items in an online catalog that spans from Old Judge to Aaron Judge. The auction is highlighted by a selection of iconic cards dating back to the 19th century, with highlights that include a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig and a 1948-1949 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth, both graded PSA EX-MT … [Read more...] about Sporting Life Wagner, Graded 1986-87 Fleer Basketball Set, Unopened Material in REA Sale
19th Century Cards, Ruth Record Press Ticket Among Treasure Trove of Baseball Items at LOTG
You may know your baseball history but by the time you page through the new Love of the Game auction catalog, you’ll know even more. From the greats of 19th century baseball to Negro League stars to women of the game, the auction cuts a wide swath through baseball’s past, with rare cards and memorabilia. Set to run through next Saturday, August 19, the sale features a … [Read more...] about 19th Century Cards, Ruth Record Press Ticket Among Treasure Trove of Baseball Items at LOTG
LOTG Auction Includes Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Robinson Cards
A nearly complete autographed set of 1952 Topps cards including one of the best known Mickey Mantle examples is being broken up and sold as part of Love of the Game’s Spring Premier Auction. The Mantle card has been graded PSA 3 (VG) with a Gem Mint 10 autograph grade. “It’s one of only two examples we’ve found with a ballpoint signature that’s earned a grade of PSA 10,” … [Read more...] about LOTG Auction Includes Signed 1952 Topps Mantle, Robinson Cards
Newfound Wilt 100-Point Game Stub, Iconic Cards Kick off Clean Sweep Sale
A newly uncovered ticket stub to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game against the New York Knicks in Hershey, PA 50 years ago is among the headliners in the new Clean Sweep Auctions catalog. Graded Authentic by PSA, the stub from the greatest individual scoring performance in pro basketball history is among only about two dozen authenticated examples. A PSA 2 … [Read more...] about Newfound Wilt 100-Point Game Stub, Iconic Cards Kick off Clean Sweep Sale
Clean Sweep Auction Includes Herpolsheimer Ruth Rookie Card
A freshly graded example of Babe Ruth’s rookie card, acquired in what might be one of the greatest trades any collector has ever made, is on the market for the first time through Clean Sweep Auctions. The 1916 M101-4 card, with the rare Herpolsheimer back, has been graded 2 by PSA. It enters the auction market for the first time, having been acquired in the 1980s by a … [Read more...] about Clean Sweep Auction Includes Herpolsheimer Ruth Rookie Card
Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
Back in the day of early childhood, when the great matters of life were discussed and settled on the playground between innings — or during rounds of “pickle” if we did not have enough players for a game — there was rarely consensus on any issue. Even if everyone present agreed that the Tigers were the only team that mattered in the American League (that is how it was growing … [Read more...] about Top Baseball Cards of Players Born on Christmas Day
The Wayback Collector: Old Judge Cards Can Be a Collector’s Worst Nightmare
Recently, I received an email from a collector, who was looking for some help with an Old Judge card. The N172 Old Judge set, produced in the late 1800s, is often considered to be one of the first baseball sets. The collector's inquiry was a common one. Essentially, it boiled down to trying to identify the player on the card. For those unfamiliar with the set, that might … [Read more...] about The Wayback Collector: Old Judge Cards Can Be a Collector’s Worst Nightmare
5 Big and Scary Tobacco Card Sets
Despite many being more than 100 years old, a good number of tobacco cards are still readily available for collectors. But while some sets are able to be pieced together, others are nearly impossible. Here's a look at five tough tobacco card sets that are difficult to build because of their size and, in some cases, their rarity. T210 Old Mill Now, many T210 Old … [Read more...] about 5 Big and Scary Tobacco Card Sets
5 Key 19th Century Cap Anson Baseball Cards
Adrian C. "Cap" Anson was one of baseball's first true superstars. A .334 hitter, Anson led the league in all sorts of categories during his Hall of Fame career (often, more than once), including hits, batting average, on base percentage, doubles, and OPS. He led the league in RBI eight times. While he was not known for his progressive views on racial equality, he's … [Read more...] about 5 Key 19th Century Cap Anson Baseball Cards