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Letter to collector and introduction to catalog......................................................................................... 4
Wednesday October 5, 2016 Major Auction
Auction Rules................................................................................................................................................ 5
Baseball Cards................................................................................................................................................ 6-30
Unopened Baseball Cards................................................................................................................................20
Complete Sets, Lots & Ungraded Cards..................................................................................................... 6-19
Graded Baseball Cards................................................................................................................................ 21-30
Baseball Memorabilia.................................................................................................................................. 31-40
Amazing Christy Mathewson Items......................................................................................................... 31-32
Autographed Baseball Items...................................................................................................................... 40-78
Amazing Signed Original Artworks........................................................................................................ 40-43
Autographed Cards.................................................................................................................................... 44-47
Yellow HOF Plaques.................................................................................................................................... 64-68
Single Signed Baseballs............................................................................................................................. 70-73
Team and Multi-Signed Baseballs............................................................................................................. 73-78
Presidential and Historical Autographs................................................................................................... 78-81
Entertainment Autographs......................................................................................................................... 81-84
Non-Sports Cards........................................................................................................................................ 85-88
Basketball Cards, Autographs & Memorabilia..............................................................................................89
Boxing Cards, Autographs & Memorabilia....................................................................................................90
Football Cards, Autographs & Memorabilia............................................................................................ 91-96
Hockey Cards, Autographs & Memorabilia............................................................................................. 96-99
For Sale Section
Single Signed Baseballs and Perez Steele Postcards.......................................................................... 100-105
Pre-War Baseball Cards.......................................................................................................................... 106-114
Oddball and Regional Baseball Cards ................................................................................................. 115-118
1952 Topps and other Post-War Baseball Cards 1948 - 1969............................................................ 119-130
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Letter To Readers
Our current auction is filled with exciting and in some cases unique offerings. We have a terrific run of
baseball card singles and sets, one of our best offerings ever of baseball autographs, some truly great
baseball memorabilia, including more Christy Mathewson personal items and several high quality rings,
with note to a 1948 Indians and a 1979 Orioles. We have a terrific run of better 1930s through 1960s
non-sports sets, many clean football sets from the 1950s and 1960s and several higher quality hockey
singles and sets from the 1950s through the 1970s that close out the auction.
The auction begins with a legitimately historic offering, a PSA 5 (st) example of the legendary
T210 Old Mill Shoeless Joe Jackson card. Among the rarest cards of a top player, this example is not
even on the VCP site and we believe is the highest graded. The auction continues with a 1915 Cracker
Jack Joe Jackson in a PSA 4.5 grade and a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle in a PSA Authentic holder.
Baseball cards offer a good run of sets and lots, with note to a near-set of SGC graded T206 commons,
a graded Southern Leaguer run, quality graded lots of 1949 Bowmans and our usual selection of 1950s
through 1970s sets. Unopened collectors will see many great lots, including a 1982 Topps vending case
and 1982 and 1983 Topps wax cases among others. Notable individual baseball card lots include
virtually every HOFer from the legendary 1915 Cracker Jack set and a D329 Weil Baking Ty Cobb.
Baseball memorabilia collectors will see rare 1916 and 1917 World Series press pins from
Christy Mathewson, a personal Christy Mathewson 1923 New York Giants sterling silver pass and
his 1925 Golden Jubilee pass. We have many quality rings, our best run ever, including a 1948 Indians
(the last Indian team to win the World Series), a 1967 Red Sox, 1979 Orioles, 1983 Phillies and
MLB Alumni rings from Reggie Jackson and George Scott.
Baseball autographs are perhaps the heart of the auction. This section is anchored by a simply amazing
40-year collection from a hobby old timer, will all sorts of wonderful items that have not seen the light
of day in decades. Of special note are some truly stunning ORIGINAL ARTWORKS that go back to
the 1930s of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Cy Young and Honus Wagner among other legends. There are some
terrific lots of vintage signed cards, many outstanding earlier HOFer cuts and 3x5s and an amazing debut
collection that goes back to 1900, with thousands of items, all being sold by the decade with ridiculously
low minimum bids.
Baseball autographs also feature a great 1941 imperial size Harry M. Stevens 50th anniversary Hot Dog
celebration that has 100 signatures including Babe Ruth, many terrific signed photos and letters, a stunning 1977 Yankees oversize team sheet with a Mint Thurman Munson and virtually everyone else and
some great signed Yellow HOF Plaques: Dave Bancroft, Roy Campanella and two Jackie Robinson’s
among so much more. Single signed baseballs include a high grade Ty Cobb, a bold Rogers Hornsby
and a terrific Thurman Munson. Team balls go back to the 1920s, with many high grade vintage
Championship and other desirable signed balls.
Historical and entertainment autograph collectors will see many very interesting autographs from an
incredible vintage scrapbook consignment. Autographs include an incredible FDR Supreme Court piece,
Amelia Earhart, an Alfred Hitchcock signed sketch and many unique earlier autographs.
Non-sports collectors should really enjoy this auction, we have sets of 1934 Skybirds, 1938 Don’t Let
It Happen Over Here, 1939 War News Pictures, 1950 Freedom’s War and 1954 World on Wheels among
so many others.
Football collectors will see a nice run of sets from 1948 – 1970, a stunning 1954 Bowman wax box with
118 packs from the famed Paris, Tennesse find decades ago, a great Goal Line lot and some nice rings.
Hockey collectors will see higher grade sets from 1954-1979, a Bobby Orr Rookie and second-year and
many PSA 7 – PSA 9 examples of key Rookie Cards.
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We want to thank our many loyal consignors and bidders for making this auction possible.
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Clean Sweep Auctions #237
CLOSES WEDNESDAY October 5, 2016
at 11 PM EST w/ the ten minute rule
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if you want an opinion beyond that of JSA. ALL JSA LETTERS ARE AUCTION STYLE LOAS.
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MAXIMUM BIDS PLACED BEFORE THIS TIME ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS.
17. A few lots are subject to a reserve; these will be clearly noted on our web site and the auctioneer may bid up to the bid below the reserve amount.
18. Larger autograph lots (10 or more pieces) can contain some sectetarial signatures and such.
19. When a numerical grade is provided for an autographed item, we are only rating the darkness of the autograph, NOT the condition of the item on
which it is signed.
*20. Clean Sweep is not responsible for replacement value of any items not specifically mentioned in the description beyond the per item value of
the lot (ie anything in a 100 item lot that sold for $1,000 is valued at $10 unless specifically mentioned in the description).
*21. SMR values are very approximate and not guaranteed, please recheck anything based on our itemization of the lot (a list will be provided upon
request to any bidder if not on our web site).
Reneggers From Previous Auctions:
Gary Stevens
Michael Oasheim
1 Old Cedar Swamp Road 25445 Via Escovar
Jericho, NY 11753
Valencia CA 91355
Jay Fabrikant 6019 Agatha Christie Ave Las Vegas NV 89131
Robert Rodriguez 830 Brown Street
Reno NV 89509
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October 5 Auction
1 1908T210 Old Mill Series 8 Joe Jackson. PSA 5 st
..........................................30000
Among the handful of cards that can be reasonably argued to be the greatest of all baseball cards
ever produced, this is an extremely rare card of none other than Shoeless Joe Jackson. A truly tragic figure, immortalized in film and in prose, Jackson remains among the most famous and adored
baseball players to ever play the game. An almost mythic figure, he has very few cards and this is
by far the king of his cards. Issued in 1910, Jackson got off to a very slow start (5 games in 1908, 5
games in 1909 and 20 games in 1910) in his otherwise amazing career (.356 career average among
so much more), he played 136 games for the New Orleans Pelicans AAA team, batting .354. The
offered card is fresh to market and does not even appear on the VCP web site. Issued as part of an
enormous Minor League set with distinctive red or orange borders, this is a higher series card that
is almost famously rare (the entire series is quite scarce as well). This issue does not even appear on
the PSA population report, it is that scarce.
As for prior sales, so few examples show up from the past 8 eight years that we will list them
all here:
PSA Authentic Altered: ($56,028 in 11/15 and $102,000 in 12/08)
SGC Authentic: ($68,712 in 5/14)
PSA 2: (same card for $96,631 in 12/12 and $83,650 on 7/15), $111,625 on 5/10, $83,810 on 7/09
SGC 2: (same card sold for $83,650 on 7/15 and $96,631 on 12/12)
SGC 3: ($168,000 on 4/15)
PSA 3.5: ($199,750 on 5/11).
As with all old cards, each of these has their good and bad aspects but the key point is that the offered card IS TWO GRADES above anything else that has traded and is almost certainly the nicest
example in a graded holder. Very well centered, this has rich red borders, a perfectly clean and fine
image and a clean surface. The corners show only mild and consistent wear, the red borders present
very well; there is the faintest of paper wrinkles by the left border, not something you can really see
except with magnification. The generic back HAS NO DAMAGE OR PAPER LOSS, there is a slight
stamp and evidence of possible one-time scrapbook removal, it is again not bad at all. The recent
explosion in prices for trophy cards make this appear to be a truly historic bargain when compared
to a PSA 5 1952 Topps Mantle trading for $125,000, PSA 7s for nearly $200,000 and PSA 8s for
$500,000 plus and other recent prices for other trophy cards (including an E90-1 Jackson in a PSA
8 that apparently sold for $500,000). The offered card, we would respectfully argue, is far rarer and
better than those cards given the player and incredibly limited supply. This will of course not be an
inexpensive purchase, but this auction offers the winning bidder an almost historic opportunity to
add a fresh, top grade example of one of the cornerstone baseball cards to their collection.
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October 5 Auction
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October 5 Auction: Baseball Cards
107 1915 Cracker Jack
103 Shoeless Joe Jackson
PSA 4.5.....................4500
Revered card, truly iconic, one of the most popular baseball cards ever produced. Fresh to the
hobby, this is a very attractive mid-grade example. This vital card has perfect image quality, good
color, clean borders and is reasonably well centered (many of these are significantly off-center).
The corners are just shy of Ex and show mild and consistent wear only. The back is clean overall,
some stray pencil writing was erased at one time, this otherwise looks great. Solid mid-grade card,
this is such a hot card in this market and as one of the most iconic cards in the hobby, this is certainly worthy of serious attention. Who wants to own one of the most famous cards ever produced?
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156 1952 Topps311 Mickey Mantle
PSA Authentic....................5000
The hottest card in the world right now, an iconic and important baseball card from the ultimate
Topps set. This one will not run six figures. Fresh to the hobby, this has has the most minimal
possible creasing, more like wrinkling, a good image and rich color. There is a very subtle pinhole
in Mickey's hat and some natural toning on the borders. The back is clean, this is centered mildly
to the right border. We are not sure why this did not get a numeric grade, possibly because this may
have been removed from a scrapbook (although again there is no back damage). A pleasing example of this important baseball card, I am sure this will not be cheap but it will not require a second
mortgage.
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Baseball Card Sets & Lots
2 1909 T206
Collection of 73 different commons GVG............ 750
Clean lower grade lot of T206 commons, with a few tougher
cards. Condition ranges from Fair-Good to VG Plus,
mainly Good and GVG. No rare backs, but these cards are
all pleasing cards with honest wear, nothing is abused or
terribly worn. Lots like this have become hard to find due
to grading. An exact listing of cards will be on our web site.
Very good lot of its type.
3 1909 T206 Collection of 47 Different
SGC Graded Southern Leaguers (SMR $6000).............. 2500
Among the great values in tobacco cards, these seem ridiculously cheap to us in this market. The SMR seems almost
comical, listing 2s at all of $55 and 3s at $110. Fresh lot,
these present very well for the grade. An exact listing will
be on our web site. By grade, the lot breaks down as follows: SGC 5 (3), SGC 4.5 (1), SGC 4 (7), SGC 3.5 (2), SGC 3
(15), SGC 2.5 (1), SGC 2 (15) and SGC 1.5 (3). In addition
to possibly getting a great deal, this great lot will save a set
collector so much time and effort as all of these tough cards
can be had in one shot.
4 1909 T206 Collection of 350 Different
SGC Graded Cards (SMR $25,961)
................ 10000
A terrific collection of well matched T206 commons, something that remains white-hot in this market. Colorful and
attractive lot, these are nice cards. Lots of value here, who
wants to save oceans of time and shipping costs versus
buying these one or two at a time? An exact listing will be
on our web site. There are no rare backs. By grade, the lot is
as follows: 5.5 (12), 5 (64), 4.5 (10), 4 (75), 3.5 (6), 3 (103),
3 mk (1), 2 (44), 1.5 (21), 1 (9) and Authentic (5). The large
number of 4s and 5s make this an especially desirable lot.
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5 1921 Exhibit Set -3 w/all HOFers Poor-Good..... 200
Certainly not something to get slabbed, these are some
heavily loved Exhibit cards. The cards have extensive corner
wear, some have heavy creasing as well, but they are not
abused and the blank backs are generally clean. An incredible value even in this grade, as this classic 64-card boasts
no less than 20 HOFers! The set is missing three commons,
Dauss, Williams and Wingo. The HOF selection is incredible, with Ruth, Cobb, Johnson, Hornsby, Speaker, Collins,
Sisler and Alexander among so many others. If you are not
into condition and want a star powered pre-war card set,
your ship has come in with this lot!
8 1949 Bowman Collection of 29 different PSA 7s
(SMR $1,054)w/11 high #s
PSA 7........... 400
Strong lot of 1949 Bowmans, all fine PSA 7s with no qualifiers. Such an attractive issue in this quality, the SMR seems
so low at $28 for low numbers and $50 for high numbers.
The card #s are as follows: 7, 8, 12, 20, 22, 25, 37, 42, 45, 51,
59, 68, 74, 76, 77, 116, 126, 136, 151, 166, 173, 182, 188, 192,
200, 218, 223, 231, 239.
6 1928 Zeenut 84 different commons
Good - VG... 500
Collectible Zeenut issue, this has a nice clean design. While
no Zeenut cards are ever high grade, this lot is about half
VG or better, which is actually really good for Zeenuts. The
balance of the set averages a pleasing Good to GVG, there
are not very many really weak cards (only seven cards in
the lot have writing on the back). No real stars, a handful of
players look to have become Major Leaguers, and there are
at least two potential Jewish players (Jacobs, Roth). Overall,
not a bad lot at all of Zeenut cards.
9 1949 Bowman Collection of 152 different
PSA Graded Cards (SMR $2,506)
w/75 High Numbers!
.................. 1000
A solid percentage of the classic 1949 Bowman set, these are
so undervalued right now in graded holders. The high
numbers in particular are ridiculous in the SMR, 5s for $18
and 6s for $28 and 7s for $50. A tremendous value, this lot
breaks down by grade as follows: PSA 6.5 (4), PSA 6 (54),
PSA 6 mk (2), PSA 5.5 (10), PSA 5 (41), PSA 4.5 (5), PSA 4
(25), PSA 3 (5), PSA 2.5 (3), PSA 2 (2) and PSA 1 (1). The
high numbers make this lot an incredible deal. An exact
listing will be on our website.
7 1934 World Wide Gum
69 different w/11 HOFersPoor-Good.. 350
Underrated set, this is an excellent starter set for a lower
grade set. The cards are about half Poor, half Good but they
retain their original color and the backs are generally clean,
which is unusual for these grades. The better cards are as
follows: 1 Rogers Horsby Poor, 4 Rabbit Maranville SGC
1.5, 16 Herb Pennock Fair, 24 Travis C. Jackson Fair-Good,
32 Eppa Rixey Poor-Fair, 44 Jesse Haines GVG, 57 Charley
Gehringer Poor, 69 Leo Durocher Good, 70 Floyd Vaughan
Fair-Good, 78 Charles (Chick) Hafey Poor, 84 Luke Appling
Fair-Good and 93 George Earnshaw SGC 2.5.
10 1951 Berk Ross Complete Set -1
NM.............. 375
Very strong and fresh set, one of the nicest we have handled.
This checks in at 72 cards, with baseball and all of the major
sports included. The centering if off as always, about 5060% reasonably well centered, the others in the 75/25 range.
This is a very good set as it is anchored by PSA 7s of many
of the keys: DiMaggio, Ford Rookie and Musial; Berra came
back a PSA 6. The Cousy RC came back an 8 and is being
offered as a single lot. The other better cards are as follows:
Ashburn Ex+, Hogan Ex-Mt, J. Owens Ex-Mt, Rizzuto NM,
Roberts, R NM, Sugar Ray Robinson Ex-Mt+ oc, Sharman
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Ex-Mt and Spahn Ex-Mt.
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11 1951 Bowman Complete Set -3
w/Williams & Ford
VG w/many nicer......... 1500
Missing only Mantle, Mays and #125, this is not a bad set at
all. Condition is about half VG, 30-45% VG-Ex and the
balance Good. Collected by someone on a budget, nothing
is abused or terrible, but this set could benefit from some
TLC. The high numbers are also not bad at all, perhaps half
VG-Ex with a few in need of an upgrade. The backs are very
clean overall, this is a fine looking collector-grade example
of one of the greatest baseball card sets ever produced. Such
an amazing value in this grade, you almost have to pick this
up if you have a Mantle. The key cards are as follows: 1 Ford
RC Fair, 2 Berra VG, 7 Hodges VG+, 26 Rizzuto VG, 30 Feller VG, 31 Campanella VG-Ex/Ex, 32 Snider VG, 80 Reese
VG, 122 Garagiola RC VG-Ex/Ex, 134 Spahn Good, 165 Williams Good, 186 Ashburn VG, 198 M Irvin RC VG+, 232 N
Fox RC Good, 254 Jensen RC VG, 260 Erskine RC VG+, 282
Frisch Good, 290 Dickey VG, 295 Al Lopez VG, 306 Piersall
RC Good and 324 Pramesa RC VG-Ex.
12 1952 Wheaties Full Panel w/10 cards
including Mikan & Musial
Ex................ 150
Attractive full panel has the image of Ted Williams at the
top, with 10 cards. Solid content, condition is nice, a fine
wrinkle can be felt but not seen on Stan Musial, Sam Snead
has a tiny chip at the lower right corner, the others appear to
be quite clean and fine.
14 1953 Topps Collection of 27 PSA Graded Cards
w/3 7s (undergraded lot)
.................... 400
These are the kind of cards that make many people despise
grading companies. Offered are uniformly clean and crisp
cards that look to be Near Mint or awfully close to Near
Mint. These tend to have exceptionally minute bank wrinkles or some other very minute technical defect. These are
generally well centered, with good color, no chipping issues
and square corners. An exact listing will be on our website,
again these cards look much, much, much better than their
very harsh technical grades. SMR is a very low $507.
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13 1953 Bowman Color Complete Set VG to VG-Ex... 1000
Somewhat mixed but ultimately pleasing set, this is an
affordable example of this beloved, even iconic 1950s Bowman baseball issue. The clean unique design makes these so
popular among collectors. Loaded with great images of classic stars, this set, while admittedly low grade, offers a nice
vintage look and will not run five figures. Condition varies
from Good to Ex-Mt, but is mainly VG to VG-Ex, perhaps
40% VG-Ex or better, 40% VG, the balance Good. The key
high number run is one of the strong points of the set. An
amazing value to dealers like me as the many key stars offer
a huge breakdown potential. The key cards are as follows: 1
Williams VG-Ex, 9 Rizzuto VG, 10 Ashburn Ex-Mt+, 18 N
Fox Ex-Mt, 32 Musial VG-Ex, 33 Reese VG, 44 Bauer/Berra/
Mantle VG, 46 Campy Fair, 59 Mantle Good, 65 R Roberts GVG, 92 Hodges VG-Ex, 93 Rizzuto/Martin VG, 97 E
Mathews VG, 99 Spahn VG-Ex, 114 Feller VG+, 117 Snider
VG-Ex/Ex, 118 B Martin VG, 121 Berra Good, 146 E Wynn
VG, 153 W Ford Good and 160 C Abrams Good.
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Complete Set
Ex.............. 1800
Classic and beloved Topps set, one of the most unique and
interesting ever produced given the original artwork.
Usually found in terrible condition, the offered set is a very
respectable and well collected mid-grade exemplar. A difficult set to assign a single grade to as it is a good bit mixed
on a technical level (slight creasing, minute corner flaws etc)
but the cards present aesthetically as Ex overall. The high
numbers are a step below the rest of the set, more like VG
to VG-Ex but they still display well. With the recent price explosion, the value of just the graded Mantle, Mays and Paige
cards is almost $2,000, providing for a break value in the
$5,000 plus range (which also means it would certainly cost
at least that much to build a comparable set). The many key
cards are as follows: 1 J Robinson Ex, 27 Campanella Ex+,
37 Mathews VG+, 54 Feller Ex++, 61 Wynn Ex+, 76 Reese
VG, 82 Mantle SGC 2.5 (bright card is well centered with no
creases and clean, slight pencil or ink has been erased at the
very top of the back, awfully nice card for the grade),
86 Martin Ex++ , 104 Berra VG, 114 Rizzuto VG, 147 Spahn
VG-Ex/Ex, 191 Kiner Ex-Mt+, 207 Ford Ex, 220 Paige SGC
5, 225 Shantz GVG, 228 Newhouser VG+, 242 Silvera VG+,
244 Mays PSA 3.5, 258 Gilliam GVG, 263 Podres VG,
265 Jensen Good, 273 Haddix RC VG+ and 280 Bolling RC
VG-Ex.
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16 1954 Bowman Complete Set
w/Mantle & Williams Graded 5s
Ex to Ex-Mt....... 1500
One of my personal favorites, this is a set that does not seem
to get any respect. Extremely colorful and attractive issue,
the cards in the offered set are all in individual holders.
Condition varies somewhat, but appears to our eyes to
be about 40% Ex-Mt, 40% or more Ex to Ex Plus and the
balance a nice VG-Ex (usually presenting better but with
a small technical flaw). In short, this is an extremely clean
and fine mid to better grade 1954 Bowman set. Even better,
this is anchored by a graded 5s of the Ted Williams card
that is almost always missing from these sets and a well
centered 5 Mantle, which is very unusual. The key cards
are as follows: 1 Rizzuto PSA 5, 6 N Fox PSA 5, 15 Ashburn
VG-Ex, 45 Kiner PSA 4, 58 Reese Ex+, 62 Slaughter PSA 6,
64 Mathews PSA 5, 65 Mantle PSA 5 (ctd), 66.1 Williams
SGC 5, 66.2 Piersall Ex, 89 Mays VG-Ex/Ex (clean w/slight
nick by bottom right corner), 90 Campanella PSA 5, 101
Larsen RC VG-Ex/Ex, 132 Feller PSA 7, 138 Hodges SGC
5, 145 Martin PSA 6 mk, 161 Berra Ex Ctd, 170 Snider Ex+
and 177 Ford PSA 6. Ideal set for the grade, there are 20 PSA
graded commons/minor stars w/2 7s and several 6s (but also
5s and 2s). The SMR on just the graded cards is just over
$2,000, providing for some real value here (also please note
the Mantle at $500 and the Williams at $900 are both VERY
conservative).
17 1954 Red Man Complete Set -3
VG-Ex/Ex.... 195
Fun and eminently affordable 1950s set, two cards have the
tab, Mays and White. The set presents as a colorful Ex Plus
to Ex-Mt overall but many cards have surface wrinkles and
other minute technical flaws (some are still Ex-Mt however).
Missing Kell Chicago, Philley Philadelphia and Slaughter,
the keys are as follows: 4.1 George Kell (Boston) Ex, 5.2
Monte Irvin VG-Ex/Ex, 6.1 Sam Mele (Chicago) Ex, 6.1
Sam Mele (Baltimore) VG+, 9.1 Dave Philley (Philadelphia)
Good, 13.2 Roy Campanella VG-Ex, 15.2 Pee Wee Reese
NM, 16.1 Ed Whitey Ford VG+, 16.2 Edwin Duke Snider
Ex++, 17.1 Phil Rizzuto Ex-Mt+, 19.2 Gus Bell VG-Ex/Ex,
20.1 Larry Yogi Berra VG-Ex and 25.2 Willie Mays VG-Ex/
Ex.
18 1954 Topps
Lot of 43 different PSA Graded Cards .................... 450
These are the kind of cards that make many people despise
grading companies. Offered are uniformly sharp, clean
and crisp cards that came from a real hobby old timer who
collected these in the early 1980s. These tend to have exceptionally minute bank wrinkles, the fronts look Near Mint
to our eyes. Among the cleanest 1954 Topps cards we have
seen, this is a very smart buy if you want sharp 54s and do
not want to get started with PSA 8s. An exact listing will be
on our website, again these cards look much, much, much
better than their very harsh technical grades. SMR is $718.
19 1955 Armour Coins
Near-Set (16 diff) w/Mantle Error PSA 7.................... 200
Strong lot, these are a solid Near Mint overall. Exact content
will be on our web site, this lot includes the Mantle Errror in
a PSA 7, Reese, Spahn, Ford and Berra. This should not be
very hard to complete.
20 1955 Bowman Complete Set Ex (some variance).... 900
Mixed set from an old timer, cards range from VG to Ex-Mt,
averaging Ex or very close to Ex. The basic series looks to
be about 25% Ex-Mt, 30-35% Ex, the balance mostly VG or
VG-Ex. The high numbers are nicer, more like 50% ExMt or better, the balance in the VG-Ex range. Most of the
umpire cards are very strong. Classic set, one of my personal
favorites with its strong player selection and umpire run, the
key cards are as follows: 1 Wilhelm VG-Ex/Ex, 10 Rizzuto
Ex++, 22 Campanella VG-Ex/Ex, 23 Kaline VG-Ex/Ex, 37
Reese VG+, 59 Ford VG-Ex, 68 Howard RC VG-Ex/Ex, 103
Mathews Ex, 134 Feller VG+, 168 Berra Ex-Mt, 179 Aaron
VG-Ex/Ex, 184 Mays Ex-Mt, 202 Mantle Ex, 242 Banks VGEx/Ex, 265 Barlick RC Ex-Mt+, 267 Honochick RC VG-Ex/
Ex, 283 Chylak Ex++, 303 Conlan RC NM and
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315 Hubbard VG-Ex/Ex.
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21 1955 Red Man Complete Set
Ex................ 180
Mixed but nice set, cards are about 35% Ex-Mt or better, 4050% Ex or VG-Ex/Ex, the balance VG to VG-Ex. Not bad
at all, this displays very well. The keys are as follows: 1.2
Richie Ashburn Ex+, 3.1 Ed Whitey Ford Ex-Mt+, 3.2 Gil
Hodges Ex, 4.1 Nelson Fox Ex, 7.2 Willie Mays VG-Ex/Ex,
8.1 Bob Lemon Ex, 10.2 Warren Spahn VG-Ex/Ex, 12.2 Hoyt
Wilhelm VG-Ex/Ex, 14.1 Early Wynn VG-Ex/Ex, 16.1 Larry
Yogi Berra NM, 17.2 Pee Wee Reese VG+, 18.1 Larry Doby
NM and 19.2 Duke Snider Ex-Mt+.
22 1955Topps
Salesman Sample Panel w/Jackie Robinson!................ 200
Super, super cool item, offered is an original 3-card Topps
Salesman Sample strip from one of the best years, 1955. This
is special as it has a Jackie Robinson card at the top from
his only World Championship season (the other two cards
are Taylor and Roberts). This has the proper advertisement
on the back center (with some loss) and displays very well.
PSA apparently does not grade these, but this appears to be
VG-Ex or better to us as there are no creases (this is without
respect to wear on the paper advertisement). Either way, a
great item that you just never see, this should be of interest
to oddball Topps collectors and Jackie/Dodger collectors.
23 1956 Artvue Black White HOF Plaques
Near-Set (74 different)
NM to Nm-Mt............ 450
Super sharp and fresh run, these are bright, crisp and exceptionally clean. Al are unmailed, the backs look great. Better
pieces in this lot include: Jackie Robinson, Cy Young, Nap
Lajoie, Eddie Plank, Al Simmons, Buck Ewing, Cap Anson
(type 1), Lefty Grove and Tris Speaker. The condition, a
conservative NM to Nm-Mt overall, makes these special.
It would be hard to imagine a cleaner or sharper lot than
these.
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24 1958 Topps
Complete Set
VG-Ex/Ex.... 960
Exceedingly consistent set, these have great color and were
collected by a smart old time collector with a very good
eye. If you are looking for a problem-free mid-grade 58 set,
it would very, very hard to do better than the offered lot.
Absolutely problem-free set, the key cards are as follows: 1
Williams VG-Ex, 5 Mays VG-Ex, 25 Drysdale Ex-Mt, 30.1
Aaron VG-Ex, 47 Maris RC VG-Ex/Ex, 52.1 Bob Clemente
VG-Ex/Ex, 70.1 Al Kaline Ex++, 150 Mantle VG-Ex, 187
Koufax VG-Ex/Ex, 246 Yanks TC VG+, 285 F Robby Ex, 288
Killebrew VG-Ex/Ex, 307 B Robby Ex+, 310 Banks VG-Ex,
321 Klu/Williams Ex-Mt, 343 Cepeda RC VG-Ex/Ex, 370
Berra VG-Ex/Ex, 418 Mantle/Aaron VG-Ex, 436 Mays/Snider Ex, 485 Williams AS VG and 487 Mantle AS VG+.
25 1959 Fleer Complete Set w/#68 NM to Nm-Mt...... 420
Always a desirable set, the offered set is notable as it includes a very strong PSA 6 example of the key Ted Signs card
that is almost always missing from these sets. In addition,
we sent these cards to PSA and they came back as follows:
11 1935 - With Jimmie Foxx 5, 21 Honors for Williams 8,
24 1945 Sharpshooter 8, 28 The Williams Shift 8, 43 Double Play Lead 8, 50 1954 Spring Injury 8, 58 Williams Hits
.388 9, 63 All Star Record 8, 67 With Sammy Snead 8 and 75
With Babe Ruth 7. The SMR on just the 11 graded cards is
$845 (with note to the absurdly low $350 for the #68 card in
a PSA 6). The rest of the cards are almost all a very solid NM
to Nm-Mt (maybe with some potential 9s) and look terrific.
Very fine set.
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26 1959 Topps
Complete Set
VG-Ex/Ex.... 900
Classically mixed set, cards go from VG to Ex-Mt. With that
disclosed, there are a fair number of clean Ex-Mt cards,
including stars, perhaps 25% of the set, the balance is about
20-30% Ex, the rest VG or VG-Ex. The high numbers are
a half grade better than the rest of the set, Ex overall with
many nicer cards (and some weaker cards too). Perfectly
acceptable mid-grade set, easily upgraded if desired, the
keys are as follows: 1 Frick RC COMM Ex+, 10 Mantle VG,
50 Mays Ex, 150 Musial Ex, 163 Koufax VG, 202 Maris VGEx/Ex, 380 Aaron VG-Ex, 461 Mickey Mantle HR Ex, 478
Clemente VG-Ex/Ex, 510 Yankees TC VG-Ex/Ex mk, 514
Bob Gibson RC Ex o/c, 515 Harmon Killebrew VG-Ex/Ex,
543 Trio/Clemente Ex+, 550 Campanella VG, 561 Aaron AS
Ex, 563 Mays AS VG and 564 Mantle AS VG+.
27 1959 Topps
Complete Set w/Mantle SGC 7,
Gibson SGC 7.5
Ex-Mt/NM....... 2000
Such a good set when it can be found in high grade, there
seem to be an almost endless number of stars and specials.
This set is notable in that it is anchored by two terrific key
cards, an SGC 7 #10 Mantle and an SGC 7.5 #514 Gibson
Rookie. Condition is very nice, about 60-65% Near Mint
or awfully close to Near Mint, the balance almost entirely a strong Ex-Mt or Ex-Mt Plus. The high numbers are a
solid Near Mint overall and very clean. In short, this is an
extremely nice set that was carefully collected and with a
special eye for centering. A fun, higher quality 59 set to
peruse, this looks terrific. The key cards are as follows: 10
Mantle SGC 7, 40.2 Warren Spahn (1921) NM, 50 Mays ExMt, 150 Musial PSA 5, 163 Koufax Ex-Mt+, 202 Maris PSA
6.5, 350 Banks PSA 7, 380 Aaron NM, 387 Drysdale PSA 7.5,
461 Mickey Mantle HR SCD 6.5, 463 Kaline Champ PSA 7,
467 Aaron Clubs HR PSA 7, 469 Banks Hustler PSA 7, 478
Clemente PSA 6, 510 Yankees TC Ex-Mt+, 514 Bob Gibson
RC SGC 7.5, 515 Harmon Killebrew GAI 6.5, 543 Trio/
Clemente NM+, 550 Campanella Ex-Mt+, 561 Aaron AS ExMt+, 563 Mays AS NM, 564 Mantle AS PSA 5, 556 Fox AS
PSA 7 and 559 Banks AS PSA 6.
28 1960 Fleer
Complete Set
Ex-Mt.......... 150
Sharp and bright looking set, 70% is reasonably well centered, maybe a little more, the balance is basically sharp but
with the usual poor centering. There should be some Nm-Mt
cards in here, the Wagner we submitted from this set came
back an 8. The key cards are as follows: 1 Nap Lajoie Ex-Mt,
2 Christy Mathewson NM, 3 Babe Ruth NM oc, 6 Walter
Johnson NM oc, 28 Lou Gehrig PSA 7, 42 Ty Cobb Ex+, 47
Cy Young NM oc, 62 Honus Wagner PSA 8 and 72 Ted Williams PSA 4 (looks much nicer).
29 1960 Leaf
Complete Set
NM.............. 500
Good value set, this has a substantial breakdown value with
the large high number run. The low numbers are about half
Near Mint, the balance mostly Ex-Mt or Ex-Mt Plus. The
high numbers contain 18 graded cards, mostly PSA 7s. The
ungraded high numbers are similar to the low numbers,
about half Near Mint, half Ex-Mt/Plus with some weaker.
The keys and graded cards are as follows: 1 Aparicio Ex-Mt,
25 Grant Correct Ex-Mt+, 27 B Robby NM, 37 Snider NM,
73 PSA 7, 74 PSA 6, 75 Culp RC PSA 7, 78 PSA 7, 79 PSA
6, 84 PSA 7, 86 PSA 7, 87 PSA 7, 94 Two Hal Smiths NM,
96 PSA 7, 97 PSA 8 st, 99 PSA 7, 103 PSA 7, 105 PSA 7, 114
PSA 8, 115 Tanner Ex, 117 PSA 7, 121 PSA 7, 123 PSA 7, 125
Anderson Ex, 128 Cepeda Ex++, 133 PSA 8 st, 141 Flood
Ex+ and 144 Bunning Ex-Mt w/fine vintage signature.
31 1961 Fleer
Complete Set Ex+ to Ex-Mt............ 240
Fun set has an underrated high number run that is not so
easy to complete. Loaded with stars and HOFers, fun viewing here. Condition is consistently Ex Plus to Ex-Mt with
only very mild variance. The high numbers are very bright
and clean, about 75% Ex-Mt or better. Nice mid to better
grade set, the keys are as follows: 1 Baker, Cobb, Wheat Ex,
14 Ty Cobb Ex, 31 Gehrig Ex, 75 Ruth VG-Ex/Ex, 89 Sisler/
Traynor Ex-Mt, 120 Lajoie Ex++, 135 Plank Ex, 144 Pie
Traynor Ex-Mt, 150 Wagner Ex+, 152 Ted Williams VG-Ex/
Ex and 153 Young Ex.
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30 1960 Topps
Complete Set
Ex+............ 1100
Attractive set, among the best centered examples we have
seen in some time. Condition varies mildly, set is about half
Ex-Mt, possible more, the balance almost all in the VG-Ex to
Ex range, these are nice cards. The key high number run is a
very strong Ex-Mt overall, providing for some serious value.
A simple project to upgrade if desired, but as it stands, this
is a very solid set for the grade. The key cards are as follows
(some of the VG-Ex/Ex cards appear Ex-Mt+ but have a tiny
wrinkle or other technical defect): 148 Yaz RC Ex-Mt, 160
Mantle/Boyer Ex+, 200 Mays Ex-Mt, 250 Musial VG-Ex/Ex,
300 Aaron VG-Ex, 316 McCovey RC Ex++, 326 Clemente
Ex-Mt+, 332 Yankees TC Ex-Mt+, 343 Koufax VG-Ex/Ex,
350 Mantle Ex, 377 Maris VG-Ex/Ex, 480 Berra Ex-Mt+,
563 Mantle AS Ex-Mt+, 564 Mays AS Ex-Mt+, 565 Maris AS
Ex and 566 Aaron AS Ex.
32 1961 Post Cereal Complete Set w/some variations
(225 pcs)
Ex-Mt/NM w/nicer............ 750
Very desirable set in this quality, the offered set was assembled decades ago by a hobby old timer. Truly an exceptional
set, this is almost certainly the nicest one that we have ever
handled. As well cut as we have found, the key cards are
especially strong. The backs are clean, amazingly only five
have writing. We did not attempt to grade anything, but this
is something that should be previewed if this is an option.
The key cards are as follows: 4.2 Mickey Mantle (company)
Ex, 5 Bob Turley (company) Ex++, 7.1 Roger Maris (box)
Ex-Mt+, 10 Gil McDougald (box) Ex-Mt+, 23 Bob Shaw
(box) Ex-Mt+, 55.2 Frank Sullivan (company, Phillies) VGEx/Ex, 73 Chuck Estrada (company) Ex-Mt, 75.1 Brooks
Robinson (box) Ex-Mt+, 92.1 Harmon Killebrew (box,
Minneapolis) Ex, 94 Chuck Stobbs (company) NM, 106 Ed
Mathews (company) Ex-Mt, 107.1 Hank Aaron (box) ExMt+, 132.2 Bob Clemente (company) Ex-Mt, 135 Bill Virdon
(box) Ex-Mt+, 145.2 Willie Mays (company) Ex-Mt+, 163
Mel Roach (box) Ex-Mt+ and 183 Roy McMillan (box) NM.
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33 1961 Topps
Complete Set
Ex-Mt........ 1600
Classic 1960s Topps set, beloved by dealers for its large
number of stars and very valuable high number run, allowing for a very substantial breakdown value. The offered
set is a very solid Ex-Mt overall. The main series cards are
about 70% Ex-Mt or better, the balance is about Ex. There
are off-center cards as is typical, as well as many terrific well
centered cards. The high numbers are solid and clean, easily
Ex-Mt overall, with only a handful of lower grade cards.
The key cards are as follows: 2 Maris Ex+ Ctd, 44 Mantle/
Maris/Colav LL NM, 150 Mays Ex-Mt, 290 Musial NM Ctd,
300 Mantle Ex, 307 Mantle WS2 Ex-Mt+, 344 Koufax Ex+,
388 Clemente NM, 405 Gehrig Streak Ex-Mt+, 406 Mantle 565’ HR NM, 415 Aaron Ex-Mt+, 417 Marichal RC SP
Ex-Mt, 425 Berra Ex++, 475 Mantle MVP Ex-Mt, 575 Banks
AS NM, 576 Maris AS Ex-Mt, 577 Aaron AS Ex-Mt+, 578
Mantle AS Ex-Mt+, 579 Mays AS Ex-Mt+, 580 Kaline AS
Ex-Mt, 581 F. Robinson AS NM, 586 Ford AS Ex-Mt and 589
Spahn AS Ex-Mt. Without getting into a very pricey slabbed
set, this is about as good as it gets in this market for a nice
set in 9-pocket sheets with square corners, good centering
and high quality eye appeal. This is a very nice Ex-Mt 61 set
overall.
34 1962 Post Cereal Complete Set w/Jay blue variation
(204 pcs)
Ex-Mt/NM w/many nicer.......... 400
Good set in this quality, the offered set was assembled decades ago by a hobby old timer. Truly an exceptional set, this
is almost certainly the nicest one that we have ever handled
as this offers sharp corners and great color borders. As well
cut as we have found, the key cards are especially strong.
The backs are clean, amazingly none have writing. The expensive Jay blue lines variation hardly ever comes with these
sets. An upgrade for almost anyone, the keys are as follows:
5.1 Mantle, Box NM , 5.2 Mantle, Company NM w/slight
wrinkle on back, 61 Yaz NM, 69 Keough NM, 83 B Allison
Ex-Mt+, 92 Siebern Ex, 101 Hodges NM, 109.2 Koufax, Red
Lines around Stats NM, 113 Larker Ex-Mt, 116 G Coleman
NM, 124.1 Jay, Blue Lines Stats Ex-Mt, 127 Lynch Ex-Mt,
131 McCovey NM, 140 Marichal NM, 145.1 Adcock, Name
Incorrect Ex-Mt+ and 173.2 Clemente, Red Lines Stats
Ex-Mt+. This larger set was clearly collected with great care
(and success) by the original owner.
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35 1962 Topps Complete Set
+ Extra Blue Tints/Variations Ex+ to Ex-Mt................ 960
Really, really nice 62 set, this set is loaded with sharp, well
centered cards with no chipping that simply look great.
Condition looks to be at least 50% Ex-Mt, and a very highend Ex-Mt at that. The high numbers are very nice overall,
a strong offering. Condition overall is about 50% Ex-Mt,
50% Ex to Ex Plus with some lesser among these. Not a hard
project to upgrade to a full Ex-Mt set but again this is a very,
very nice 62 as offered. A very attractive set when they can
be found in this quality, the breakup value is also significant
here due to the high numbers and many stars. The many key
cards are as follows: 1 Maris VG-Ex/Ex, 5 Koufax VG-Ex/
Ex, 10 Clemente Ex-Mt+, 18 Mantle/Mays Ex-Mt mc, 50
Musial Ex+, 53 Mantle LL Ex++, 199 G Perry RC Ex-Mt,
200 Mantle Ex+ Ctd, 300 Mays Ex-Mt, 313 Maris IA Ex-Mt
oc, 318 Mantle IA Ex-Mt oc, 320 Aaron Ex-Mt, 360 Berra
Ex oc, 387 Brock RC Ex-Mt, 425 Yaz Ex-Mt Ctd, 471 Mantle
AS GAI 3.5, 530 Gibson SP Ex, 544 McCovey SP VG+, 591
McDowell RC VG+, 592 Bouton RC Ex-Mt, 594 Uecker RC
Ex++, 596 Pepitone RC VG+ and 598 Hickman RC Ex-Mt.
In addition, 28 blue tints and variations are also included,
with 458 Buhl no emblem, 174 Willey with cap.
36 1963 Bazooka All Time Greats
Complete Set w/color variations
Ex-Mt/NM........... 180
42-card set, this one is very sharp and clean. There are several silver color variations, which we hardly ever see. We sent
the following cards to PSA: 7 Ed Walsh PSA 3 (silver), 10
Honus Wagner PSA 7, 11 Chief Bender PSA 6 (silver), 12
Walter Johnson PSA 7, 15 Lou Gehrig PSA 6.5, 18 Connie
Mack PSA 5 (silver), 23 Jimmy Collins PSA 6 st (silver), 29
Pete Alexander PSA 6 and 35 Ty Cobb PSA 6. The rest of the
cards are very sharp, but about 30-40% have the usual heavy
off-centering.
37 1963Fleer
Complete Set w/unmarked checklist Ex-Mt/NM........ 540
Very strong set from a hobby old timer, these are very sharp,
bright white and clean cards. Centering varies as always,
but is not bad at all. Ideal and extremely consistent set for
the grade, these seem like true bargains at current market
levels. Notable for an unmarked checklist (it appears Ex-Mt
but has a slight surface crease), the key cards are as follows:
4 B. Robinson NM, 5 Mays Ex Ctd, 8 Yastrzemski Ex-Mt, 41
Drysdale Ex-Mt+, 42 Koufax PSA 6 (ctd, tough grade), 43
Wills RC Ex-Mt+ Ctd, 45 Spahn NM, 46 Adcock SP Ex-Mt,
56 Clemente Ex+, 59 Mazeroski Ex-Mt, 61 Gibson Ex-Mt,
64 Cepeda NM and Checklist SP VG+ unmarked.
Ex but varies............. 900
A truly mixed set, cards range from Fair to Near Mint. The
high numbers vary as well and are not bad at all. This set has
a large breakdown value. A very difficult set to assign one
grade to, the cards appear to be about half Ex or very close
to Ex, the balance mixed. The key cards reflect the variance,
and are as follows: 21 Berra VG-Ex/Ex, 29 Brock NM, 50
Mantle SGC 5, 55 Banks NM, 103 Curt Flood Ex-Mt+, 125
Rose VG-Ex, 150 Mays Ex, 200 Koufax SGC 5.5, 210 Yastrzemski VG, 225 Maris SGC 5.5, 230 B Robby VG-Ex/Ex,
250 Kaline Ex+, 260 F Robby VG-Ex/Ex, 287 Conigliaro RC
Ex, 300 Aaron SGC 5.5, 306 Mays/Cepeda NM, 331 Mantle/
Maris Et Al VG+, 380 Ford Ex-Mt+, 400 Spahn Ex, 423 Aaron/Mays SGC 6, 433 Yanks TC NM, 440 Clemente VG-Ex/
Ex, 460 Gibson NM, 468 G Perry Ex-Mt+, 540 Aparicio Fair,
541 Niekro RC VG-Ex/Ex, 543 Uecker VG-Ex/Ex, 550 Ken
Hubbs VG+ and 570 Mazeroski VG-Ex/Ex. As these cards
regularly trade and the fact that many of the keys are graded
5s and higher, this is worthy of serious consideration despite
the condition issues as this certainly has a big break value
as-is but also is a completely manageable and affordable
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project to upgrade to a straight Ex set.
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38 1964 Bazooka Stamps
Complete Set in Original Panels
Ex-Mt/NM........ 480
Scarce 100-card set has all of the top players of the day.
These are very attractive full color stamps. One thing I love
about this lot is that they are all in the original 10-card
sheets as issued. These have some slight wear from handling,
and there is a fine crease near Koufax but these are clean
overall. There is some separation on some stamps, please
check the scans on our web site. The keys of Mantle and
Clemente look great. Rare because of grading, who wants to
hunt for some PSA 9s and 10s?
40 Collection of 300 oddball cards
w/many Mantles
Ex+.............. 150
An instant inventory of oddball 1960s-1970s issues, loaded
with stars. Breakdown is as follows: (1) 1964 Topps Giants
Collection of 154 w/32 HOFers incl. all keys. Specifics include all SPs w/Koufax, Mays, Mantle, Clemente (2), Aaron
etc. Condition is mainly Ex-Mt/NM but these is some variance and there is heavy duplication for some cards; (2) 1968
Topps Game Collection of 114 assorted w/many HOFers including 4 Mantles, 3 Yazs, Aaron, 4 Clementes, 4 Mays, and
8 Roses. Condition ranges from VG-Ex to Ex-Mt/NM and
(3) 1970 Topps Super Collection of 32 assorted w/14 HOFers
including Clemente, Aaron, Bench, Jackson & Seaver, a nice
Ex-Mt overall. Lots and lots of value here!
41 1965 Topps
Near-Set (544 different) w/some stars Ex-Mt.......... 390
Very clean lot of 65s, the weaker cards have been removed
and this presents as an exceedingly consistent and fine
Ex-Mt set with only slight variance. The high numbers are
strong. Absolutely ideal set to complete if you are looking to
make an Ex-Mt 65 set, these better stars are in the lot: 3 Kill/
Mantle Ex, 5 Brooks/Kill VG-Ex/Ex, 130 Kaline Ex++, 150
Brooks Robinson Ex++, 170 Aaron Ex-Mt+, 380 Colavito Ex-Mt+, 385 Yastrzemski Ex++, 485 Fox Ex-Mt+, 513
Yankees Team Ex-Mt, 519 Uecker Ex-Mt+, 526 Hunter RC
Ex-Mt+, 533 McGraw/Swoboda Ex-Mt+ and 573 Lonborg
Ex-Mt+.
42 1970 Transogram Mets
Complete Boxed Set (5 pcs)
Ex-Mt/NM............ 500
Classic collectible, these are all tight and complete boxes
with the original cellophane. In terms of fine creasing on the
cards, they are only visible on Ryan, Jones and Grote. Such
a great display item, it is almost amazing that these can still
be found in state. One of great 1969 Mets collectibles, any
serious Mets collector should have this run.
43 Large 1970-1975 Topps Collection
w/key cards (3,309 cards)
.................... 300
Bigger lot of cards from the original owner, unpicked, this
has lots of stars. Condition varies, VG for the 1970 Topps,
VG-Ex for the 1971s and than a lot of Ex Plus and Ex-Mt
cards from 1972 through 1975. There is duplication but
it is not excessive. By year, this lot is as follows: 1970 (866
including 75 high #s w/140 Jackson (2), 300 Seaver (2), 580
Rose, 600 Mays (2), 630 Banks, 640 Kaline, 660 Bench); 1971
(119 w/5 Munson, 20 Jackson (2), 341 Garvey RC, 550 Killebrew, 600 Mays (2)); 1972 (919 including 99 high #s w/299
Aaron (2), 309 Clemente , 310 Clem IA (4), 435 Jackson, 445
Seaver, 550 B Robby, 560 Rose IA (2), 686 Garvey, 751 Carlton Tr (3), 752 Morgan Tr); 1973 (670 w/high #s including
50 Clemente (4), 100 Aaron (2), 255 Jackson, 350 Seaver, 615
Schmidt RC/Cey (2)); 1974 (337 w/1 Aaron, 10 Bench, 283
Schmidt, 300 Rose (2)) and 1975 (398 w/1 Aaron HL (3), 70
Schmidt, 223 Yount RC, 260 Bench, 320 Rose (2), 660 Aaron). An instant inventory. There are many secondary stars,
specials and other better cards throughout. Also included is
a 67 Pinup Mantle, small and large baseball silks of Georgetown and Ohio and a 1950s Bazooka Red Sox pennant.
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44 Large 1970-1975 Topps Collection
w/key cards (3,043 cards)
.................... 500
Fresh collection from the original owner, we believe there is
no duplication. Condition is about VG-Ex/Ex for the 70 and
71s (with variance), about Near Mint (again with variance)
for 1972 through 1975. These are nice cards, with a large
number of stars and high numbers, this is a completely
unpicked lot that is loaded with value. Breakdown by year
is as follows: 1970 (316 w/140 Jackson, 300 Seaver, 500
Aaron, 580 Rose, 600 Mays, 630 Banks, 640 Kaline, 660
Bench, 712 Ryan); 1971 (411 including 51 high numbers
w/5 Munson, 20 Jackson, 100 Rose, 160 Seaver, 250 Bench,
400 Aaron, 513 Ryan, 525 Banks, 530 Yaz, 570 Palmer, 600
Mays, 625 Brock, 630 Clemente); 1972 (658 including 127
high numbers w/49 Mays, 299 Aaron, 309 Clemente , 310
Clem IA, 433 Bench, 435 Jackson, 445 Seaver, 550 B Robby,
560 Rose IA, 595 Ryan, 686 Garvey, 695 Carew, 696 Carew
IA, 751 Carlton Tr, 752 Morgan Tr, 754 F Robby Tr); 1973
(519 including 84 high numbers w/50 Clemente, 100 Aaron,
193 Fisk, 220 Ryan, 255 Jackson, 350 Seaver, 380 Bench, 471
Cobb, 472 Gehrig, 474 Ruth, (2) 615 Schmidt RC/Cey); 1974
(617 w/20 Ryan, 80 Seaver, 130 Jackson, 280 Yaz, 300 Rose,
456 Winfield RC) and 1975 (521 w/1 Aaron HL, 5 Ryan HL,
61 Winfield, 70 Schmidt, 260 Bench, 300 Jackson, 320 Rose,
500 Ryan, 616 Rice RC, 660 Aaron (mini)).
45 1972 Topps
Complete Set
Ex-Mt/NM......... 600
Presented in a Roop Binder, offered is solid Ex-Mt/NM set.
The basic set varies a bit, about half Near Mint, 35% Ex-Mt,
the balance almost all Ex or Ex Plus. The key high number
run is a grade better, about 70% Near Mint or better, the
balance almost all Ex-Mt. Nice better grade set, this is especially well centered for a 72 set. The keys are as follows: 49
Mays NM+, 79 Fisk RC NM, 299 Aaron Ex++, 309 Clemente
NM, 310 Clem IA Nm-Mt, 433 Bench Ex+, 435 Jackson Ex
Ctd, 445 Seaver Ex++, 550 B Robby NM, 559 Rose Ex-Mt+,
560 Rose IA NM, 595 Ryan Ex-Mt+, 668 Rangers NM, 686
Garvey Ex-Mt, 695 Carew Ex-Mt, 696 Carew IA Ex-Mt, 751
Carlton Tr Ex-Mt+, 752 Morgan Tr NM and 754 F Robby
Ex-Mt oc.
46 1973 Topps 1953 Reissue Complete Set .................... 350
Classic 1970s oddball set, these are so well done. Freshly
graded, these are as follows: 1 Paige PSA 7, 2 J. Robinson
PSA 8, 3 Furillo PSA 4, 4 Rosen PSA 6, 5 Newhouser PSA 8,
6 McCullough PSA 7, 7 Lowrey PSA 7, 8 Mize PSA 8. These
are so undervalued at current market levels.
47 1975 Laughlin Super Stand Ups
Joe DiMaggio (signed!)8.................. 300
Clean and rare standup, this has one fine back crease. The
edges are crisp, the color is terrific, the back easel strong
as well. This offers a fun oversize image of the beloved Joe
DiMaggio. There is only general wear otherwise, this looks
great. Signed by Joe DiMaggio in clean blue sharpie on
the front, and by creator Bob Laughlin (75) on the reverse.
There cannot be more than a handful of these, if that,
signed. JSA LOA.
48 1975 Laughlin Super Stand Ups Babe Ruth Ex+....... 240
Fun, bright and clean issue is extremely scarce. With excellent eye appeal, this has a perfect standup on the back that
has not been used, bright color and a clean white background. There is hardly any wear, this presents as a very
clean Ex Plus. Bob Laughlin is on the back.
NM to Nm-Mt......... 270
Presented in a Roop Binder (but missing the checklist),
offered is a fine Near Mint 1975 Topps set. Anchored by PSA
7s of the Brett, Yount and Schmidt keys, this is an especially
sharp and colorful offering. Condition is about 25%+ NmMt (with many immaculate cards), 50%-60% Near Mint,
the balance almost all a strong Ex-Mt or Ex-Mt Plus. Culled
from a large quantity with a focus on centering, this is
among the best centered 75 sets that we have ever seen. The
other keys are as follows: 1 Aaron HL Ex+, 5 Ryan HL NM,
61 Winfield Ex-Mt+, 260 Bench NM, 300 Jackson NM, 320
Rose NM, 500 Ryan NM, 616 Rice RC NM, 620 Carter RC
NM+ and 660 Aaron NM. This is about as good as
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it gets without getting into a fully slabbed set.
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Unopened Baseball
50 1980 Topps
Wax Box
NM.............. 400
Always desirable, this is a full sealed wax box from the very
popular 1980 Topps set. The box has separated flaps and
wear, the packs are perfectly tight and clean. Fresh to the
hobby, who wants to dare go for a Rickey Henderson 10?
Hot item, we had four of these a few months ago, this is the
very last one.
51 1981 Topps
Lot of 5 Wax BoxesNM.............. 500
Solid lot of five different wax boxes. The boxes show general
wear, the packs are nice and tight. Purchased at the time,
these are consigned by the original owner. Who wants to
hunt for some 10s?
52 1982 Topps Collection of 10 Wax Boxes in Case
NM.............. 650
Good lot of 1982 Topps wax, half a case, in a case box. The
boxes themselves show general wear, the packs are nice and
tight. Purchased at the time, these are consigned by the original owner.
53 1982 Topps
Vending Case
NM.............. 750
Desirable early 1980s full case, this is fresh to the hobby.
The case itself shows some general wear, but is not bad at all.
Cards are presented in the original case as issued, the boxes
themselves are clean, the cards tight as bricks, there is absolutely zero indication that these have ever been searched
(they are consigned by an old-time collector who bought
this at the time). There are 24 boxes at 500 cards per box, so
12,000 total cards, how many Ripken 10s or other condition
scarcities could be hiding here? There are no public sales we
could see for these, so they are presumably very scarce. This
is an exciting full case offering from a desirable year, let’s
open this at a paltry $750 and see what happens!
54 1982 Topps
Wax Case NM............ 1000
Desirable early 1980s full case, this is fresh to the hobby. In
the original case as issued, the boxes themselves show mild
wear, so these may have been in a store at one time and put
back in the case. The packs are tight, there is no reason to
think these were searched (they are consigned by an oldtime collector who bought this at the time). We have seen
these retail for $5,000 a case, let’s start things super low
to make things interesting! Ripken 10s anyone? This is an
exciting full case offering from a desirable year.
55 1983 Topps
Lot of 5 Wax BoxesNM.............. 400
Great year, offered is a solid lot of five different wax boxes.
The boxes show general wear, the packs are nice and tight.
Purchased at the time, these are consigned by the original
owner. Who wants to hunt for some Gwynn, Boggs and
Sandberg 10s?
56 1983 Topps
Wax Case (sealed)NM............ 1000
Terrific sealed case, completely fresh to the hobby. Consigned by the original owner, this should have some really
great cards if one has the courage to open it. With the proper staples and tape, we do not believe that this has ever been
opened. A great year, the very attractive 1983 Topps issue
contains popular Rookie Cards of Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn
and Ryne Sandberg among a bevy of HOFers and stars. Who
wants to play the PSA 10 game or just keep something really
good in a closet for potential future appreciation? We are
going to open this WAY below market value to make things
interesting!
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Baseball Card Singles
1887 N172 Old Judges
57Hecker, Guy (Louisville)
SGC 3.......... 900
Very desirable Old Judge card as it is one of the scarcest and
most collected teams. The card has clean surfaces, a reasonably well contrasted image and a nice clean back. Corner
wear and one spot keep this t a very respectable VG. Better
Old Judge cards seem like a great buy right now.
58McCarthy, Tommy (St. Louis, sliding) PSA 1........... 300
Crisp card has a superb image of this HOFer sliding onto a
base, so nice. The card actually has four sharp corners and a
generally nice front, but a pinhole at the very top border and
glue residue on the reverse keep this at a 1. The kind of 1
most collectors love, the image makes this a great card.
59Serad, Billy
SGC 2.......... 300
Scarce card as it is a Toronto, something that does not come
around very often. The photo has respectable contrast, the
front is quite clean and nice. Glue residue on the back from
scrapbook removal keeps this at a very nice 2.
1888 Goodwin Round Album Pages
61Comiskey
Ex................ 510
Beautiful page, this has no edge wear, a perfect binding hole
and a wonderful oversize image of a very young Charles
Comiskey. Great collectibles, these are so undervalued in
today’s market. If you need one of these for a high-end HOF
type-card collection, than you will want to give this beauty
some serious consideration.
62Mutrie, Titcomb, Whitey, Mascot
VG-Ex......... 400
Crisp and clean, this is a very evocative 19th century baseball image(s). Wear is only noticeable by the binding hole,
this is a very pleasing VG-Ex overall. You have to love the
images of the manager in formal period attire and the
mascot in uniform!
65Welch, Ward, Ewing, Keefe
VG............... 400
Wonderful piece, you have to love the gorgeous period
lithography with the four players, all of whom are HOFers!
Very bright and clean, creasing and wear by the binding hole
on the left side keep this at an awfully attractive VG. The
back is clean. This is one of the great pieces from this set.
66 1900 M101-1 Sporting News Premiums
J. Emmet Heidrick (June 30)
VG-Ex/Ex.... 120
Crisp card has square corners, sharp edges and very clean
surfaces. A very fine surface crease keeps this just below Ex.
67 1907 Dietsche Cubs Orval Overall
PSA 7 (pop 1/1, highest graded).......... 300
Gorgeous card from a great set, these are so much scarcer
than the Detroit team postcards that come to market regularly. The condition is a sterling Near Mint overall, unmailed of course, with a gorgeous image on the front.
An unrealized value, who wants to own a condition rarity?
(PSA has only graded one other card from this set a 7).
Go to www.cleansweepauctions.com for many
additional images. Initial bids must be placed by
6 PM EST Wednesday October 5.
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October
5 Auction: Baseball Cards
1909 Rose Postcards
68Ginger Beaumont
PSA 3........... 180
Such a great issue, this is unmailed with a very clean back.
The front has a fine image. Creasing and corner wear keep
this at an honest 3.
69Frank Bowerman
PSA 3........... 180
Attractive card from this beautiful set, the back is fairly
clean. There is no obvious creasing, even corner wear keeps
this at a 3.
70Bill Sweeney
PSA 3........... 180
Attractive 3 has some very slight creasing and even corner
wear. The imagery is terrific, the back is clean.
1909-11 T206 Singles
71Clarke (Pitts, holding bat)
PSA Authentic (Brown Hindu back)............ 150
A HOFer with a rare back, a slight chip by the upper left corner keeps this at an Authentic grade. The card retains terrific original color and the desirable Hindu back is very nice.
72Cobb (portrait, green bckgrnd) SGC 1.5............... 600
The key HOFer to this great set, these have been so hot in
recent years. The offered card is an honest 1.5, there is no
back damage nor are there are any technical flaws. Corner
wear and creasing are the issues here, with note to good
color, a vibrant image and a fairly clean Piedmont back.
73McIntyre (Brooklyn)
PSA 2 mk (Brown Hindu back).......... 120
Clean card on the front, with no creases. The back has a
slight stamp by the bottom border and some scraping by the
top, still not bad at all overall.
74Speaker
SGC 4.5............... 300
Key card, this is the only card of vital HOFer Tris Speaker in
the T206 set. There are no visible creases, even under
magnification, corner wear is the issue here. The card has
the deepest blue background color we have ever seen and a
terrific image. The back is a clean Piedmont.
75 1910 Sweet Caporal Pins
Cy Young (large letters)
PSA 8........... 150
Superb pin is one of the keys to this great set. Well centered
with great photo quality, clean surfaces and a full paper
back. The edges look great, this is a very fine looking
Cy Young pinback from 1910. While not rare, these do seem
like great deals in 8 holders in this market.
76 1911 Diamond Gum Pins Babe Adams PSA 5..... 150
Very scarce and desirable pin issue, we do not understand
how PSA grades these. The offered piece has a bright paper
back, no visible foxing or wear and a very nice front. Likely
undergraded, very nice example of a Diamond Gum pin.
77 1912 T202 Triple Folders
Evers Makes A Safe Slide (Chance, Tinker) PSA 6.......... 500
Great card, the only vintage card of this legendary HOF trio
as players. Not an easy card to find, this has four super sharp
corners, bright white borders and great images.
Slight off-centering keeps this at a very nice 6.
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78 1913 Cravats Pennants
Plank, Eddie (rare, uncataloged)
NM.............. 600
Rare pennant, these extremely attractive 8 3/4 inch pennants
hardly ever come to market. These have vibrant color, a fine
image and a mounting hole by the top margin to keep from
being damaged. SGC apparently does not assign numerical
grades to these, but we feel this should grade Near Mint as it
is quite sharp and clean. A real find, this is an uncataloged
card for a very popular HOFer, how often does that take
place anymore?
79 1913 Cravats Pennants Speaker, Tris NM.............. 285
Rare pennant, these extremely attractive 8 3/4 inch pennants
hardly ever come to market. These have vibrant color, a fine
image and a mounting hole by the top margin to keep from
being damaged. SGC apparently does not assign numerical
grades to these, but we feel this should grade Near Mint as
it is quite sharp and clean. The color is amazing, this is a
unique and terrific image of vital HOFer Tris Speaker that
we have not seen until now. How many of you very advanced
Red Sox collectors have one of these?
80 1914 B18 Blanket Ty Cobb (white infield) NM.... 200
Exceedingly clean and fine B18, this has a remarkably nice
image of Ty Cobb, super clean surfaces, wide borders and
sharp corners. Exceptional quality here;. top-end B18s are
such amazing bargains in this market.
81 1914 B18 Blankets
Shoeless Joe Jackson (purple pennants) NM........... 400
Outstanding condition example of one of the absolute keys
to this set. Exceptionally well preserved, this has wide borders, sharp edges, a great image and immaculate surfaces.
Conservatively graded, it really does not get any nicer than
this. Who wants to add this beautiful key B18 of Shoeless
Joe to their set?
82 1914 Max Stein Postcard Buck Weaver
PSA Authentic....... 150
Great postcard, this has a classic image of this classic Black
Sox star. The front is clean, this has been mailed, with a
note on the back and some scraping. Fine example of this
desirable postcard.
1915 Cracker Jacks
833 Tinker
PSA 3..................... 150
Clean card, not sure why this is only a 3, there are no visible
creases or wrinkles, the back is clean, the front is nice. There
is a spot at the extreme tip of the upper left corner, something with the back may have caused this very tough grade.
846 Plank
PSA 2..................... 255
Well centered with good color, a clean image and reasonably
clean borders. The back is clean. A crease by the right edge
keeps this at a perfectly acceptable 2. One of few cards of
HOFer Eddie Gettysburg Plank, perhaps the most popular
of all of them,
857 Eddie Collins
PSA 3..................... 150
Elusive HOFer, this is well centered with good color, an
excellent image and clean surfaces. There are no visible
creases or wrinkles, the back has had slight pencil erased
and is otherwise clean. This is a very nice card for the grade.
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1915 Cracker Jacks
8614 Crawford
PSA 4..................... 180
Well centered with even corner wear, this is a nice card for
the grade. The back is reasonably clean, there is one tiny
spot on his uniform.
8717 Bresnahan
PSA 4..................... 180
Well centered with no creases and even corner wear, good
looking card. Slight hints of wear on the back may have led
this to grade only a 4.
8818 Evers
PSA 2.5.................... 75
Great image, one of my favorites from the set. Well centered,
this has a clean front with a slight back wrinkle and erased
pencil; strong card for the grade.
8919 Bender
PSA 2..................... 105
Nice 2, this has one a fine thumbnail crease on the front by
the lower left corner, it otherwise looks great. The back has
some mild general wear, not bad at all. Good Cracker Jack
HOFer in a very affordable grade.
9023 Comiskey
PSA 2..................... 150
Key card of this HOFer and important figure in baseball
history. Clean card has no creases or wrinkles, good color
and a nice front. One spot of wear on the back probably kept
this at a 2, VERY nice card for the grade.
9130 Cobb
PSA 2................... 1700
Classic baseball card, these seem so undervalued in today’s
market to us. An iconic image of Ty Cobb, this one has perfect focus and looks terrific. The card has no visible creases
or wrinkles of any kind, every under magnification. This
is centered mildly to the right, the borders are reasonably
clean, the back looks good. Pencil was erased on the back,
perhaps causing PSA to grade this a somewhat harsh 2. The
corners are in the VG-Ex to Ex range, this is definitely a card
that could move up in the future. A great piece to hold for
some time, this is a vital card of an All Time great player.
9232 Mordecai Brown
PSA 3..................... 180
Fairly clean card is centered to the right border with good
color and a nice image. A crease at the lower left corner
keeps this at a pleasing 3.
9335 Hooper
PSA 2..................... 105
Well centered with no creases, a very subtle scrape in the
team name by the bottom border keeps this at a 2. Not a bad
card at all.
9437 Alexander
PSA 4..................... 720
Very, very nice 4, this is well centered with a fine image and
no creases or wrinkles. Three corners come to points, the
lower right exhibits noticeable wear. The back is clean,
with possible pencil erasing causing the grade. The color
and image quality are terrific, this is one of very few earlier
standard issue cards of legendary HOFer Grover Cleveland
Alexander and by far the most attractive.
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9539 Chick Gandil
PSA 2....................... 90
Tough card of this 1919 Black Sox player, these do not come
around very often. This has a crease by the lower left corner,
but this is still very high-end for the grade.
9643 Marquard
PSA 1.5.................... 80
Well centered with a fine image and a clean front, there is
hardly any creasing or wear. Slight wear on the bottom of
the back keeps this at a very attractive 1.5.
9752 Wheat
PSA 2.5.................. 150
Well centered with no creases, the front looks to be at least a
4 and displays really well. The back has a very fine wrinkle
and some wear by the bottom from scrapbook removal
(there is no paper loss). This looks much, much better than
a 2.5.
9857 Walter Johnson
PSA 2..................... 800
Key card of perhaps the best pitcher of All Time, this is a
very desirable card. Tough grade here, there are no visible
creases or wrinkles, even under magnification. The card is
reasonably well centered with a clean front, good color and
fairly clean borders. This has mild natural toning and wear
at the upper left corner. The back appears to be quite clean,
pencil was erased at one time but it is very hard to see, perhaps leading to the somewhat harsh 2 grade. Another classic
card of a classic player, the tough grade will keep this from
running a veritable small fortune.
9966 Lajoie
PSA 2.5.................. 225
Elusive card, these seem so undervalued to us. Reasonably
well centered, there are no creases or wrinkles on either side
of the card. The image is nice, the color is good, the borders
as well. The back has slight wear in one spot from scrapbook
removal, it is otherwise clean. This does look to be a bit
undergraded to our eyes.
10068 Honus Wagner
PSA 4................... 1600
Vital card of Honus Wagner, one of his most popular and
also perhaps his most attractive card. The offered card has
vivid color and image quality, clean surfaces and no visible
creases or wrinkles of any kind. The back is clean. Mild
and consistent corner wear keeps this great card of Honus
Wagner at a very, very pleasing 4.
10169 McGraw
PSA 4..................... 180
Well centered and fairly clean, a hint of a back corner wrinkle and a spot by the lower right corner keep this at a 4.
Nice card with good color and image quality.
10270 Clarke
PSA 4.5.................. 180
A hair shy of Ex, PSA really split hairs here. Clean card has
no creases or wrinkles, clean surfaces, a good image and
clean borders. Centered to the upper right corner, the image
looks great and the back is clean.
10373 Max Carey
PSA 4..................... 120
An elusive HOFer, this is centered to the upper right corner
with no creases or wrinkles. The image is nice, the back
shows the slightest wear from erased pencil.
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1915 Cracker Jacks
10475 Huggins
PSA 2..................... 105
Clean front with no creases or wrinkles, a spot of wear by
the bottom border on the back led PSA to grade this a
somewhat tough 2.
112 1932 U.S. Caramel 21 Klein
SGC 5.5....... 175
Tougher card, this is one of the most elusive HOFer from
this great set. Very well centered, this has a super clean front
and a solid back. The corners come to points, but slight wear
keeps this at a very, very high-end Ex Plus 5.5. Fine card will
be an upgrade for most of you.
10577 Jennings
PSA 2..................... 105
Centered to the upper left corner, this has no creases or
wrinkles. Pencil was erased on the back, perhaps leading
to the tougher 2 grade (this otherwise looks VG to VG-Ex).
Affordable Cracker Jack HOFer.
10688 Christy Mathewson
PSA 2..................... 700
Another iconic card, you have to love this beautiful image of
Christy Mathewson. The front of the card is exceptionally
well centered with no creases or wrinkles, clean borders and
terrific eye appeal (there are just some stray black marks by
the lower left quadrant of the card). The back is clean, but
does some very subtle residue from one-time scrapbook
removal (there is no paper loss). The corners are a solid VGEx to Ex. Extremely high quality card for the grade, an ideal
card to grab onto in this market and put in a draw for a few
years!
108161Rousch
PSA 4.5.................. 180
Tougher high number HOFer, this is well centered with
good color, clean surfaces and no creases or wrinkles. The
back is clean. Ideal for the grade, mild corner keeps this a
hair below Ex. Very nice card.
109 1916 D329 Weil Baking 38 Ty Cobb PSA 4......... 1500
Rare card, one has not traded publicly in in three years (an
SGC 3 brought $3,911). Offered is a superior PSA 4, well
centered with bright white borders, a classic image of
Ty Cobb batting and very clean surfaces. The corners exhibit
only mild and even wear, there is no visible creasing, even
under magnification. The back is clean. Ideal card for the
grade, this is the highest graded example to date we believe
(highest graded, pop 1/1, with only two other graded examples). This is a great Ty Cobb card to add to your collection.
110 1929 Exhibit
Durocher, Gehrig, Koenig, Ruth
SGC 1.5....... 300
Interesting card, this has no creases or wrinkles and a clean
back. Slight surface scuffing on the card, mainly on Ruth’s
image, keep this at a technical 1.5. The card otherwise has
bright color and a nice look. The back is clean. How neat is
it to have a real card from the 1920s with Babe Ruth and Lou
Gehrig together? These seem profoundly undervalued to us
in today’s market.
111 1929 Leader Novelty Bottomley, Jim SGC 1.5....... 150
Very, very scarce card, these hardly ever come to market.
Hand-cut as issued, this has some creasing, mainly visible
on the back and some scraping on the back. Still not a bad
card at all for the grade, the image is nice.
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113 1933 Goudey 144 Babe Ruth
SGC 2.......... 800
Classic card of Babe Ruth, these have been so hot in recent
years. Exceptionally well centered, which is very unusual,
the card has a lovely multi-color image, clean surfaces and
a very nice look. The back is clean. A very fine crease by the
top border and a nick in the top border combine to keep this
at a very, very pleasing 2. Perfect card for the grade, now is
the time to fill in this key hole in your 1933 Goudey set or
Babe Ruth card collection.
114 1939 Play Ball 41 Lon Warneke
PSA 8............. 30
115 1941 Play Ball 14 Ted Williams
PSA 5........... 285
A famous card, these seem so undervalued at current market levels. With gorgeous color and clean surfaces, centering
to the right border is the only distraction here. The back is
clean and the corners come to points. Putting this in a closet
for a few years is probably a very shrewd move.
1951 Topps Blue Back
132 3 Ashburn
PSA 8................ 100
Key card, these are not rare but still seem awfully cheap at
current market levels in 8 holders. Well centered with good
color, there is visible wear at the lower left corner.
133 6 Schoendienst
PSA 8.................. 75
Well centered with sharp edges, bright white borders and
strong color, this is a very nice looking card. Tougher card
in this quality, this will be an upgrade for many of you.
116 1948 Leaf Premiums Gehrig
Ex................ 300
Terrific larger image of Gehrig, these scarce cards seem very
undervalued to us. Issued on fragile stock, this has card has
very crisp edges and three sharp corners (there is slight wear
at the lower left corner). With hardly any wrinkles or technical flaws, the front and back are awfully clean. Good piece
for a high-end HOF type-card collection.
1949 Bowmans
119 23 Doerr
PSA 8.................. 80
Extremely well centered with four sharp corners, a classic 8
from this condition sensitive issue.
117 21 Baumholtz
PSA 8.................. 25
120 30 Seminick
PSA 8.................. 25
121 32 Yost RC
PSA 8.................. 25
122 48
PSA 8.................. 25
123 53
PSA 8.................. 25
124 73 B Cox RC
PSA 7.5............... 35
125 109
PSA 8.................. 25
126 115
PSA 8.................. 25
127 184
PSA 7.5............... 25
130 228
PSA 7.5............... 25
128 203 McCosky
PSA 8.................. 40
Well centered with four sharp corners, this has great color.
129 208 Trout
PSA 8.................. 40
Well centered with four very sharp corners, this very colorful card looks great.
131 1951 Bowman 305 Willie Mays RC SGC 2.5......... 750
Another super-hot card, it is easy to see why. Offered is a
perfect card for the grade, this has rich color, clean surfaces,
even corner wear and no visible creases or wrinkles, even
under magnification. Centering is heavy to the left border
and there is a very subtle print line. Most 3s do not look this
good, this is an awfully nice card for the grade.
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1951 Topps Blue Back
134 12 Jethroe
PSA 9.................. 33
Mint 9 card of this former Negro League player and Rookie
of the year. The color and image are especially fine here,
the edges are super sharp, the borders bright white.
135 15 Joost
PSA 8.5............... 30
Very strong card, virtually Mint, we are not sure why this
did not get a 9.
136 18 Garver
PSA 8.................. 17
137 19 Masi
PSA 8.................. 17
140 40 Wertz
PSA 8.................. 17
141 44 Wyrostek
PSA 8.................. 17
142 49 Sauer
PSA 8.................. 17
138 33 Lenhardt
PSA 9.................. 33
Very well centered, this has an immaculate front with
perfect edges and borders.
139 38 Noren
PSA 9.................. 53
Mint card has spotless original color, super white borders
and that signature Mint feel. Very fine.
143 50 Mize
PSA 8.................. 45
Sharp looking card has good color and bright white borders.
The usual slight centering to the upper left corner kept this
out of contention for a 9.
155 1952 Topps 27 Jethroe
PSA 9 oc........ 40
Quality player, this card has brilliant color and four Mint
corners. Very heavy centering led reasonably to the oc
qualifier.
157 1954 Red Heart 16 Lemon
SGC 8.......... 125
Razor sharp card has four perfect corners, superb color and
a super fresh look. Centered about 60/40 to the upper left
corner, very nice Red Heart HOFer.
158 1954 Red Heart32 Yost
SGC 7.5......... 30
159 1954 Topps Scoops 41 Babe Ruth
PSA 5........... 105
Fairly well centered with only mild corner wear, this is a
very nice Ex 5 card. The borders are white, the color and
image quality are terrific, the back is clean. The key card to
this widely collected set, offered as a very solid PSA Ex 5.
160 1956 Kahns Frank Robinson RC
(pop 1/4, highest graded!)
PSA 5........... 300
Serious card, this is something that you hardly ever see,
especially in this Rookie Card crazed market. A condition
rarity, there is nothing higher than this in the PSA registry.
A clean 5, this has only slight corner wear, top centering,
a fine image and a clean blank back. This card hardly ever
comes to market in this quality, a 5 has not traded publicly.
This is an ideal card to add to a very high-end Rookie Card
collection. An underrated HOFer, an All Time Great in our
opinion.
1951 Topps Red Back
144 6 Reynolds
PSA 9.................. 35
Mint card of this star Yankee pitcher. Color is terrific, the
borders are snow white.
145 22 Feller
PSA 9.................. 66
Bright card is just about perfectly centered. The edges are
sharp, the borders white and particularly clean. Affordable
Mint period Bob Feller card.
146 26 Easter
PSA 8.................. 12
147 27 Westlake
PSA 8.................. 12
148 28 Valo
PSA 7.................... 6
150 33 Werle
PSA 8.................. 12
152 40 Garcia
PSA 8.................. 12
153 43 McDermott
PSA 9.................. 24
149 31 Hodges
PSA 8.................. 27
Sharp looking card is centered very mildly to the upper left
corner or it may have graded a 9.
151 36.1 Zernial (Chicago In bio)
PSA 8.................. 27
Just about perfectly centered and sharp, very nice.
154 1951 Topps Team Cards
Cincinnati Reds (dated)
PSA 6........... 180
Outstanding condition card for this, these are almost always
found with totally rounded corners. The offered card has
four square corners, good centering and is an exemplary
Ex-Mt overall. This will be an upgrade for almost all of you.
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161 1956 Topps48 Hegan
PSA 7.5.......... 11
162 1957 Topps130Newcombe
PSA 8............. 38
Well centered with four sharp corners and super bright
borders, very nice 8.
173 1961 Topps80 Killebrew
PSA 8............. 29
174 1967 Topps215Banks
PSA 8............. 26
Well centered with rich color and four very sharp corners,
a high-end 8.
163 1957 Topps170Snider
PSA 8............. 87
Well centered with four sharp corners, clean white borders
and a fine image, this is a very solid card. From a hobby old
timer, strong card.
175 1967 Topps 573 White Sox Team Card PSA 8..... 15
176 1967 Topps580Colavito
PSA 8............. 90
A key to this great set, such a popular card. Well centered
with four sharp corners, this has bright white borders and
a crystal clear image. Very nice 8.
164 1957 Topps 212 Colavito RC
PSA 8........... 125
Perfectly centered with four sharp corners, this has bright
white borders, a perfect image and good color. Top quality
8, these are very undervalued in this market.
177 1967 Topps 598 White Sox RC
PSA 8............. 15
165 1957 Topps302Sandy Koufax
PSA 8........... 750
Classic card, an absolute key to the set, always very popular.
Extremely difficult card to find with even decent centering,
the offered card is centered 60/40 or so to the left border.
This has four sharp corners, clean borders, a perfect photo
and no print marks. Solid card, this will look great in your
star card collection or set.
166 1958 Topps Yellow Letter 70 Kaline PSA 6............. 40
Sharp card, we really thought this would grade a 7. Corners
come to solid points, centering is more than acceptable, card
has a very sharp and clean look. Strong card.
167 1958 Topps Yellow Letter 79 Dick Williams
SGC 8.5....... 175
Well centered with four sharp corners, brilliant color and
immaculate surfaces, this is a very strong card. A hair from
Mint, this has four solid corners and hardly any wear.
168 1958 Topps Yellow Letter 100 Wynn SGC 8.5....... 175
Somewhat generously graded, this has square corners but
has an area of wear on the right border. Very well centered,
the image and color are superb here.
169 1959 Bazooka 11 N Fox SP
Ex................ 270
Fine card, one of the keys to this great set. Missing from
even advanced Nellie Fox collections, the offered card has
four square corners, clean borders, bright color and a flawless back. There is the slightest 2/8 of an inch wrinkle by one
border and hardly any snow. Do not count on seeing one of
these come around very often.
170 1961 Fleer 14 Ty Cobb
PSA 7.5.......... 18
Well centered with sharp corners, perfect card for the grade.
171 1961Fleer 75 Ruth
PSA 8............. 54
Fine card, this is well centered with four very sharp corners
and a perfect image. Who wants to upgrade their set with
this key card?
172 1961 Topps 2Maris
PSA 8........... 250
Classic card, this is of course from his historic 61 home run
season. Centered very slightly to the left border, this top
quality card offers brilliant white borders, a perfect image
with no print lines or issues an four super sharp corners.
This is one of the very nicest examples of this card that we
have ever handled. A great card for an upgrade, this will
instantly elevate the stature of almost any 61 Topps set.
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178 1967 Topps Red Sox Stickers
16 George Scott (pop 1/5)
PSA 10......... 105
Freshly graded, Gem Mint 10 of this popular Red Sox star.
Fun issue to collect in this quality.
179 1967 Topps Red Sox Stickers
18 Reggie Smith (pop 1/2)
PSA 10......... 150
Very scarce 10, this is only a pop 1/2. Freshly graded, terrific
card.
180 1968 Topps 50 Willie Mays
PSA 9........... 400
Laser sharp card, just about 50/50 centered, the corners
could not be any sharper. The card is absolutely pristine,
likely from vending. A relatively afforable true Mint card of
Willie Mays from the 1960s, a good card to put in a draw for
a few years in this market.
181 1968Topps 410Jenkins
PSA 8............. 10
182 1968 Topps 528 Tigers Team
PSA 9........... 100
Classic high number card of this beloved team, the condition is superb. Fully deserving of its Mint 9 grade, this has
four sharp corners, strong centering and a crystal clear
photo. So cheap at current market levels, this almost has to
be in any serious Tiger collection.
183 1969 Topps 533 Nolan Ryan
PSA 8........... 300
Key card, only his second-year card. This card has great
color and a perfect image. The borders are bright white,
the corners are all sharp. Centered mildly to the right border, the back has no chipping. With the insane market for
his Rookie Card in 8s right now, this is something to look at
putting in a closet for a few years.
184 1969 Topps Super 17 McLain
PSA 10........... 60
This graded a 10 as there is no visible wear. One of the most
popular non-HOFers, it is always nice to find this popular
card in such stunning quality.
185 1980 Topps 482 Rickey Henderson RC PSA 9......... 250
Hot card, offered is a perfectly centered Mint 9. A vital and
even underrated HOFer, we hardly ever get these in Mint 9
quality.
186 1980Topps
482 Rickey Henderson RC (lot of 5)
PSA 9......... 1500
Good lot for the speculator/investor, offered are five perfectly centered and well matched PSA 9 Rickey Henderson
Rookie Cards. A vital and underrated HOFer, this is not a
card that we ever see offered in any kind of quantity. It will
be interesting to see if these bring $1,000 each next year in
this market.
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October 5 Auction: Baseball Memorabilia
Baseball Memorabilia
Amazing Christy Mathewson Memorabilia
187 1916 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Press Pin
(ex-Mathewson family)
Ex-Mt/NM.............. 1000
Unearthed in a recent discovery from a draw of vital Christy
Mathewson personal items, including his World War One
dog tags, offered is a rare 1916 Brooklyn Dodgers World
Series press pin. Small in size but not stature, this 3/8 inch
pin hardly ever comes to market. The FIRST BROOKLYN
DODGER TEAM TO APPEAR IN THE WORLD SERIES,
all they had to do was beat a Red Sox team with Babe Ruth!
(they lost 4 games to 1). The offered pin is in outstanding
Ex-Mt/NM condition, the lettering is clean and distinct,
wear is as slight as possible given the age and item and this
retains bright color and very clean surfaces. Dieges and
Clust makers is engraved on the reverse screw mount. These
have traded in recent years in the $4,000 - $5,000 range but
without the remarkable provenance of the offered lot. As
this came with such personal items from Christy Mathewson, we believe this belonged to Mathewson and was almost
certainly worn by him at this World Series. Who wants to
add a great pin in top condition to their collection?
188 1917 New York Giants World Series Press Pin
(ex-Mathewson family)NM............ 1000
dog tags, offered is a rare and gorgeous 1917 New York
Giants World Series press pin. Small in size but not stature,
this 1/2 inch pin hardly ever comes to market. This is an
extremely attractive baseball diamond design, with a white
baseball in the center with blue enamel basepaths on all four
sides. This is engraved WORLD SERIES 1917 GIANTS on
the front and the screw post on the back is engraved Dieges
and Clust Makers. Aside from its inherent rarity and beauty,
1917 was the first appearance for Shoeless Joe Jackson and
his infamous Black Sox team in a World Series (they defeated the Giants four games to two); 1919 would of course be
their second and final appearance in a World Series. Bright
and fresh, the condition is a glorious Near Mint in our opinion and is likely one of the very finest condition examples
in existence. An extremely similar example sold in 2015
for over $5,000 but without the remarkable provenance of
the offered lot. As this came with such personal items from
Christy Mathewson, we believe this belonged to Mathewson
and was almost certainly worn by him at this World Series.
Who wants to add a great, great pin in absolute top condition to their collection?
189 Christy Mathewson’s 1923 New York Giants
Sterling Silver Pass!
Ex.............. 1500
Unearthed in a recent discovery from a draw in which these
treasures have been resting since at least the 1970s, we have
several amazing lots from this titanic figure. Presented is
something simply incredible, Christy Mathewson’s PERSONAL sterling silver pass to attend New York Giant games
at the Polo Grounds in 1923 free of charge. Always popular
among collectors, these charming passes were only produced by the Giants and as these were made for over a decade, advanced Giants collectors naturally have to have the
whole run! Each year is completely different, the design for
1923 is a 1 3/8 charm. Engraved Giants WORLD’S CHAMPIONS 1921-1922 on the front, the back is truly special. It
is engraved as follows: MR & MRS C. MATHEWSON 1923
370. This has typical wear from use and natural toning from
age. 1923 was a historic season in baseball history as the
Giants played the New York Yankees in the World Series for
the third straight time; the Yankees finally won, and set off
to change the course of baseball history. Matty was really
the ultimate New York Giant, and to find anything personal
from him is just unbelievably rare and exciting. This would
be an extremely significant addition to ANY COLLECTION.
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190 Christy Mathewson’s 1925 Baseball
Phillies Golden Jubilee Season Pass Ex-Mt........ 1000
Another incredible item that was unearthed in a recent discovery from a draw in which these treasures have been
resting since at least the 1970s, this is simply awesome.
Baseball, always mindful of promoting its history, made
sure in 1925 to promote the 50th anniversary of the National
League. Offered is a gorgeous 1 3/8 pendant; this has a wonderful visage of a Ben Franklin type patriotic figure about
to pitch a baseball, surrounded by a beautifully detailed
and ornate baseball diamond with nine players on the field.
The vibrantly colored light blue enameled border is engraved PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL LEAGUE BASE BALL
CLUB. As if that was not enough, it gets better! The back is
engraved NATIONAL LEAGUE P.B.B. GOLDEN JUBILEE
1925 ADMIT CHRISTY MATHEWSON #45. The front is
quite clean, the back exhibits general wear from handling/
use. Mathewson tragically died in October of 1925, making
this even more special as this was from the last year of his
life. We could only find one public sale of this rare pass (in
markedly lesser condition), issued to a generic person, and
it sold for $966; how much is Christy Mathewson’s worth?
191 Christy Mathewson’s 1925 Baseball Golden Jubilee
Personal Pin/Case (2)
Ex*............. 1000
Another great item that was unearthed in a recent discovery
from a draw in which these treasures have been resting
since at least the 1970s, this is simply terrific. Baseball,
always mindful of promoting its history, made sure in 1925
to promote the 50th anniversary of the National League.
Offered is a small custom wallet (3 x 5) this is embossed 209
MRS. CHRIST. MATHEWSON & PARTY. The space on the
right side holds a 1 3/8 gold colored medallion (possibly real
gold). The medallion reads NATIONAL LEAGUE GOLDEN
JUBILEE 1876 1925 on the front and is engraved LAMBERT
BROS MAKERS NEW YORK. The front is in a beautiful
Ex-Mt/Near Mint grade, the back has been removed from
the case at one time and shows wear as such. These have
traded at public auction, the biggest name to hit the market
being Fred Clarke, which sold for $1,160. The offered lot
should be in a different order of magnitude of valuation
given the player involved and also a second medallion also
comes with the lot. How great is it to get a personal Christy
Mathewson from 1925, a historic baseball season and the
final year of his life?
208 1933New York Giants World Series Press Pin
(ex-Mathewson family)Ex-Mt.......... 150
dog tags, offered is a clean Ex-Mt/NM 1933 New York Giants
World Series press pin. The condition is solid, with only very
mild wear and a nice look; Dieges and Clust is engraved on
the reverse. This is not engraved to Mathewson, and Matty
died in 1925, but we believe this belonged to his widow or
family based on the collection in which it was discovered.
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Fine Baseball Rings
192 1948Cleveland Indians World Series Ring
Ex-Mt*....... 3000
Historic ring, this is from the last Cleveland Indians World
Series team, among the longest droughts in professional
sports. This is a simply designed size 11 ring with a black
onyx stone on the front. The stone has some slight damage
but still presents well. World Champions Cleveland Indians
1948 is present on the front below the stone in a golf finish
ornamental design. The inside is engraved Balfour 10K, the
initials of the person to whom this was originally given are
unfortunately scratched out.
193 George Scott 1967 Red Sox Ring NM.............. 600
Iconic Red Sox team, popular to this day, offered is a George
Scott World Series ring. Not the one issued in 1967, Boomer
either lost It or something happened and the offered lot was
produced at a later day for George Scott. Size 12 3/4 ring,
this is engraved LGB 10K on the inset along with G Scott.
The face of the ring exhibits an ornate design, with an ornate
letter B with two small ruby-like stones with surrounding
lettering Boston Red Sox AL Champions. The right shank
has Scott’s name and a banner above the design of a baseball
cap, bat and glove; the other shank is dated 1967 with an
emblematic Red Sox design. The reissue keeps this being
a $10,000, but this is still a great piece for a big Red Sox or
ring collector.
194 1979 Baltimore Orioles World Series Ring
(Type A)
Ex-Mt/NM............ 2500
Terrific ring from a top 102-game winning team, the Orioles
lost this classic World Series to the We Are Family Pirates in
7 games. Offered is a beautiful condition real World Series
Orioles ring awarded to Earl Weaver’s and the Orioles beloved groundskeeper Pat Santarone. Santarone was the head
groundskeeper from 1969 - 1991 for the O’s. Earl Weaver
brought him to Baltimore and Santarone had an almost
legendary tomato patch in the left field foul ball territory,
and had contests with Weaver in tomato competitions. This
beautiful 10 karat gold ring has a distinctive orange stone
on the face of the ring surrounded by American League
Champions Baltimore Orioles above and to the sides of the
stone. One shank reads 1979 with the Orioles mascot and
Memorial Stadium visage, the other reads Santarone and
has an Orioles flag. The interior is engraved Balfour 10k.
The ring is a size 11 3/4 and is in truly magnificent, virtually
untouched condition as this was probably never worn. Extremely desirable piece from a beloved Baltimore icon, this
is completely fresh to market and comes in a vintage Balfour
box that is very likely the original box.
195 1980Red Sox Gold Ring
Ex................ 210
Size 10 3/4 gold ring, the inset is engraved Balfour 10K and
N.F. A simple design, with a baseball motif on either side of
the face. An oval ruby colored gemstone with highlights of
Red Stockings on either side forms the face of the ring.
This has wear and scratching. We do not know when this was
issued.
196 1983 Phillies NL Championship Ring NM........ 600
Very good piece, this popular Phillies team was loaded with
HOFers near the end of their career, they were bested by
a Cal Ripken-led Orioles team in the World Series. These
are scarce as these were only issued to players and coaches.
Offered is a fine looking size 8 3/4 Balfour celestrium ring
that reads Philadelphia Phillies NL Champions on the face,
with a red stone with a National League logo. One side is
engraved Nauss (we believe a coach) with a 100th anniversary Phillies logo and the other side 1983 Phillies 3 Dodgers 1
National League Champions. Balfour Celestrium is engraved on the inside. Please note these have sold for as much
as $4,000 at public auction. The ring is in fine Near
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October
5 Auction: BaseballBaseball
Memorabilia
Fine Baseball Rings
Memorabilia: General
197 1984All Star Game RingEx-Mt.......... 300
Attractive ring has a blue gemstone with cubic zirconias.
The letters LGB GTC are engraved on the interior of the
band, this is a size 12 1/2 ring. Condition is clean, this has
an attractive 1984 All Star Game logo on one shank, and
Giants on the other. The ring has been sized at one time.
The National League won this game 3-1.
198 1985All Star Game Ring
Ex-Mt.......... 300
Collectible ring from the 1985 All Star Game played in Minneapolis. The front has a rectangular oval ruby red gemstone with the MLB logo inset. LGB GTC is engraved on the
inside, which is quite clean. The size 10 3/4 ring has the
All Star game emblem on one shank and 1985 American
League All Stars vs. National League All Stars on the other.
199George Scott Major League Baseball Alumni Ring
NM.............. 360
Fun ring, the inset is engraved Jostens 14K and George
Boomer Scott. The face of the ring is lettered Major League
Baseball Player’s Alumni with a visage of three baseball
figures. Size 13 (Boomer was a big guy), this is a striking all
gold ring from a popular former All Star player. Please note
we are not sure of when this was issued.
200 1985 Reggie Jackson Major League Baseball
Alumni Ring
NM.............. 900
Serious piece, this size 12 1/4 ring is engraved Reggie Mr
Oct Jackson on the set along with Jostens 14k. The face of
the ring is lettered Major League Baseball Player’s Alumni
with a visage of three baseball figures. Please note we are
not sure of when this was issued but anything of this nature
issued to a HOF player of this stature is significant.
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201 1876Louisville Baseball Club Original Stock
NM.............. 100
Real stock certificate for 60 shares in the Louisville Base Ball
Company. Dated July 12, 1876, this belonged to a James M.
Johnson. The original seal and the stock certificate itself are
all in terrific condition. Very early baseball item from an
important team of this era.
202 1890Baseball Player Cabinet Card SGC 3.......... 150
Gorgeous cabinet card, the same size and a similar design to
the N173 Old Judge cabinet issue. This lovely piece offers
a wonderful real image of an unknown player posed with
a longer bat. Blank-backed, slight wear at the bottom two
corners kept this at an awfully nice VG 3. This was produced
by E.J. Brown of Indianapolis and can make a great addition
to any 19th century collection.
203 1911 Diamond Gum Pin
Moeller (Rochester)Ex-Mt/NM.... 90
Possibly rare, this 7/8 inch diameter pinback has Diamond
Gum paper on the back and the usual blue background
on the front. The border printing is absent however and
this is not cataloged. Possibly a year before or after, this is
something that could be rare. Condition is at least a strong
Ex-Mt/NM.
204 1912Home Run Baker Mini Decal Bat Ex+........... 240
Such a fun collectible, offered is a lovely 14 inch long
mini-decal bat of HOFer Home Run Baker. Extremely well
preserved, the beautiful decal is about 85-90% present and
retains bright color and tremendous eye appeal. The rest of
the bat is perfectly clean and fine. These are so undervalued
compared to what high grade cards from this era trade at.
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205 Circa 1913 New York Giants Original Photo VG..... 450
Great piece, offered is a 15 1/2 x 9 panoramic style team
portrait. Sepia toned, this is taped to a cardboard backing
with early notes on the reverse. This has a crease through
the center but is otherwise crisp and clean. The image quality is dark and very, very fine. Christy Mathewson is clearly
in the back center, smiling. John McGraw is seated one spot
from the center in the first row. Ideal piece to frame, this is a
high powered team loaded with recognizable names.
206 1913Philadelphia A’s Baseball Team Pin Ex.......... 240
A classic early 20th century item, offered is a 2 1/4 inch pinback with images of 22 Philadelphia Athletics team members from about 1910 (we are not sure of the exact year).
Connie Mack is in the center, with fellow HOFers Eddie
Collins, Home Run Baker and Chief Bender among other
stars. There is some foxing in two spots on the border, the
images themselves are not affected at all and look terrific.
The photo contrast is perfect on this gorgeous and substantial team composite pinback.
209 1937 Pin NY Yankees World Series
w/ribbon & charm (scarce)
NM.............. 150
Superb 1 3/4 inch pinback has no foxing, new gloss and a
super fresh feel. This comes with the original ribbon and
figurine, which is always nice.
210 1941 Ticket
Lou Gehrig Memorial (7/4/1941)
VG-Ex/Ex.... 180
Poignant ticket for the beloved Lou Gehrig, these are always
so popular among collectors. Offered is a bright and clean
example, with note to good color, excellent imagery and
crisp edges. A fine crease on the left side of the ticket keeps
this at a very pleasing VG. The back is very clean. Extremely
attractive ticket for the grade.
211 1946 Press Pin
Boston Red Sox World Series
Nm-Mt........ 180
Presented in what we believe is the original box, this is a
superb Near Mint or better example of a classic press pin.
From the star crossed 1946 Red Sox, this has the classic Red
Sox design and shows virtually no wear of any kind. This is
in a period box and on a period backing that we believe is
from the time of issue. Who wants to upgrade?
212 1947 Press Pin Brooklyn Dodgers World Series
Ex................ 200
Desirable pin from Jackie’s first World Series, anything from
the 1947 World Series is highly collectible and desirable.
One of the tougher pins from this era, this has a screw post
reverse with the proper Dieges and Clust engraving. General
wear keeps this at a pleasing Ex.
213 1949 Press Pin Yankees World Series NM........... 105
Desirable and widely collected pin from the first of five
Yankee teams to win consecutive World Series titles. Condition is a very strong Ex-Mt/NM with hardly any wear and no
foxing. Dieges and Clust is engraved on the reverse. This is
tougher than the other pins from this era.
214 1959 White Sox Black Bat
NM.............. 150
Such a popular team, these AL Champions are among the
most collected teams from this era. Offered is a very choice
item, an exceptionally bright, clean and attractive souvenir
model bat, a full size black bat with gold facsimile signatures. There is very little wear, the condition here is terrific.
Fine piece came from an extremely advanced Nellie Fox
collection.
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Hartland Statue Set as Singles
215 AaronNM........................ 135
Extremely fine condition Aaron, easily one of the best that
we have handled. This stands upright and has a great feel,
this is one of the best looking pieces in the set as it really
captured Hank’s batting stance. Near-white, super clean and
with bright gloss, there is no facial wear or body wear; this is
simply a terrific condition Hartland.
216 Aparicio, Luis (tag)
VG-Ex...................... 54
Scarcer Hartland, which must mean the tag is tough too.
This has three slight pinholes, possibly from time of issue,
but is otherwise reasonably clean, bright and nice.
217 AparicioEx-Mt.................... 100
Scarce, this is missing from many sets. This has the toe-plate
but only stands with assistance. Near-white, the condition
is otherwise a solid Near Mint or better with no wear and
bright gloss.
224 KillebrewNM........................ 180
Near-white and fine, this is a superb Hartland. There is no
wear on the body or face, the base looks terrific and of
course, Harmon stands perfectly upright. One of the most
popular pieces in the set, this will not disappoint.
225 MantleNM........................ 125
Near-white and terrific, we see no wear on Mickey’s body or
face, this stands perfectly upright, has bright gloss and simply displays really, really well.
227 MarisNM........................ 135
Near-white and quite nice, this is a great looking Roger
Maris Hartland. There is no noticeable wear at all, the face
looks great, there are no noticeable scuffs or other issues.
The base is impeccable, extremely nice Maris Hartland
overall.
218 BanksNM........................ 150
White and super clean, this is an outstanding example of
this very condition sensitive Hartland. We see no wear,
bright gloss and a perfect face.
219 BerraNM........................ 120
Another very fine Hartland, this is near-white with bright
gloss, no visible wear of any kind on the body (just the
tiniest bit on his hand) and has the mask. One of the classic
pieces in this set, these are not so easy to find in this quality.
220 ColavitoNM........................ 165
The other key to the set, this one is also a beauty. Bright and
fresh, we see no wear on the figure, new gloss and it is just
off-white. The toe-plate is slightly curved but Rocky still
stands without assistance. Extremely fine Near Mint
Colavito Hartland, now is a great time to fill this vital hole
in your set.
221 DrysdaleNM........................ 180
A key to the set, this has both toe-plates, and is just offwhite. This has no noticeable wear and is one of the very
nicest Hartlands that we have seen.
222 Fox, Nellie
NM.......................... 80
Fun Hartland, this is white and strikingly nice. Near Mint or
better all the way, this has no noticeable wear and will be an
upgrade for almost all of you. Often found in lower grades,
this looks great.
223 GroatNM........................ 300
The key to the set and a real beauty, this is near-white (we
know these things can be so subjective) with bright gloss,
no body or facial wear. This stands perfectly upright and
is ready to fill this vital hole in your Hartland set. With its
classic scarcity and the quality, now is probably a great time
to consider adding this to your collection.
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228 Maris Box
Ex.......................... 150
So tough, this is a great looking custom Roger Maris window style box. Complete, this all of the flaps, stands perfectly straight and has only general wear. Really, really nice,
the front cardboard flap has not been opened, which is very
unusual. This will be an upgrade for most of you.
229 MathewsNM........................ 100
Bright and clean, this is near-white and not yellowed. There
is no clear wear, the gloss is terrific and Eddie stands perfectly upright.
240 Williams, Ted (box)
Ex............................ 90
Complete, this is very nice. There is some very slight creasing (mostly on the top panel), some remnants of a price tag
and tape in two spots and slight general wear. This stands
perfectly upright, has tight flaps and simply presents very,
very well. This really has to be in any advanced Ted Williams
or Red Sox vintage collection.
230 Mays (box)
VG-Ex*.................... 90
Complete, this has a loose top panel. There are no serious
tears or wear, the box stands perfectly upight. This is such a
neat thing to pair with a Mays Hartland.
231 Mays (tag)
Nm-Mt.................... 60
Pristine tag is super bright, crisp and clean. The back is
perfect, the color is superb, impeccable condition.
232 MaysNm-Mt.................. 120
A superb Mays, this is off-white with bright gloss, no body
or facial wear, a Mint glove and Willie stands perfectly upright. Next to a true snow white example, this is as good as it
gets for a Mays Hartland to our eyes.
233 MusialEx-Mt...................... 75
Better Hartland, this has the usual light cream coloring.
Clean and bright, this stands without assistance. Nice example of this somewhat difficult Hartland Statue.
234 RuthEx-Mt...................... 40
Off-white Ruth, clean and nice, just short of high grade.
With the bat, the Babe stands perfectly upright on its own.
235 Snider, Duke
NM........................ 150
Tougher Hartland, this is missing from many sets. Bright,
fine and off-white, this is also quite nice. We see no visible
wear, Duke’s face is perfect, this stands perfectly upright and
is Near Mint or better all the way.
236 Spahn (box)
Ex............................ 60
Complete, this is quite nice, probably the best example we
have handled. Tight with all flaps, there are two minute
creases at the top center of one side, this is otherwise as
clean as it gets. This should be an upgrade for many of you.
237 Spahn (tag)
Nm-Mt.................... 45
Pristine tag is super bright, crisp and clean. The back is
perfect, the color is superb, impeccable condition.
238 SpahnNM.......................... 75
Superb Spahn, this is just off-white and as clean and bright
as it gets. This will be an upgrade for most of you.
239 Williams, Ted
Ex-Mt.................... 100
Popular piece, this has the toe plate and stands without
assistance. There is some very slight wear in one or two
spots and an odd area of toning on the bottom of his back
(possible something was removed at one time). Still not bad
at all, off-white and with solid display value.
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241 1961Bob Scheffing Sosnak Ball
NM.............. 360
Gorgeous Sosnak ball, this is perfect if you just want one for
your collection. The condition is remarkable, this is essentially an untouched portrait of the 1961 Detroit Tigers
manager. The statistical detail is wonderful, this celebrates
Scheffing’s honor as the 1961 manager of the year. This is
one of the cleanest and nicest Sosnak balls that we have
handled in years.
242 1962Mickey Mantle Mini Nodder Ex-Mt/NM.. 200
Very desirable mini nodder of Mickey Mantle, this comes in
a vintage mini box but not the Mantle one. Bright and clean,
this has hardly any wear and looks great. Utterly charming,
it is not difficult to see why these are so prized by collectors.
We have not had one of these little treasures in some time.
243 1962Mickey Mantle Nodder
Ex................ 135
Not Mint but still nice, this has a chip on the brim of the hat
and a slight paint chip on one ear and wear on one corner
of the base on the back. Despite these issues, this retains
brilliant original color and displays very well.
244 1962Roger Maris Nodder
Ex-Mt.......... 150
Fine looking Maris, this has some slight wear on the decal
on the base and a fine line visible under magnification on
the face. The color is brilliant, the imagery is wonderful.
A classic nodder of a beloved player.
245Jim Gosger 1974 Mets Jersey
Ex................ 400
Very scarce Mets jersey from the 1970s, this is an unusual
style road. 42 74 19 is chain stitched in blue at the collar,
there is a Rawlings size 42 tag at the lower right. The Mets
classic logo is on the left sleeve. Use is clear, this has been
laundered many times and shows extensive use.
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246 1988 Lou Gehrig R.P. Daus Bronze Statue NM......... 540
A very hefty piece, this extremely well rendered statue
checks in at a hefty 21 pounds. Measuring 16 inches high
and 12 inches wide, this is a classic image of Lou Gehrig
that was based on a Charles Conlon original negative. The
Pride Of The Yankees is engraved above the marble Yankee
pinstripe base; Grand Slam is engraved on the other side.
Produced in bronze, these were produced in an extremely
limited run due to the enormous cost (the issue price was
$2,000 in 1988 through The Sporting News) and at least one
example has sold for over $2,500 at public auction).
A real museum quality display, this is some absolutely gorgeous work, with a remarkable attention to detail, simply a
tremendously beautiful piece of (sports) art. The sculptor
who produced this (R.P. Daus) is of some renown, especially
in the St. Louis area. This stunning piece will certainly look
terrific in the right display setting in your home or office, a
real conversation stopper!
247 1990 S. Rini Brooklyn Dodgers Original Artwork
Collection of 13 different
NM.............. 195
Offered is an original collection of a one-of-a-kind 11x9
original artworks created and signed by artist S. Rini. On
cardboard, these are simply lovely and evocative full color
images of various Brooklyn Dodgers; these are published
artworks. Content is as follows: Banta, Cox, Dressen, Galan,
Hatten, Head, Higbe, Palica, Pitler, Roebuck, Stanky and
Dixie Walker.
248 Charlie Hayes 1996 World Series Signed Hat 9.5..... 150
Fine looking New Era professional model New York Yankee
hat. This is special as it is stitched 1996 Division Champions
on the front brim. Signed by Hayes as follows,Charlie Hayes
Post season World Series Hat 1996. The hat shows some
definite use and looks great. The first Yankee World Championship team of this era and the beginning of a dynasty,
items from the 1996 World Series will always be especially
desirable to memorabilia collectors.
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249 1999 Mike Piazza Home Mets Jersey .................. 1000
Extremely desirable jersey, this is a terrific blue pinstriped
home jersey. This has an AIS size 50 tag, with a ‘99 flag tag
on the back tail. This is a great looking jersey of this newly
enshrined HOFer and all around Mets legend, always very
desirable. Clear use is present and this has laundry marks.
Now is a great time to add this treasure to your high quality
Mets or uniform collection.
252 1930 WSP At St. Louis
Good........... 150
Scored neatly in pencil, this has a tight spine and a nice
antique look and feel. There is general wear on the edges
of the cover, this has been exposed to some moisture at one
time and there is no real creasing. Possibly undergraded,
very pleasing for the grade as there are no rips, tears or
damage.
VG............... 150
Very high-end VG, this has some fine creasing by the left
edge but the cover offers a tight spine, crisp edges and excellent color and image quality. The eye appeal here is at least
Ex. A classic World Series between the Cardinals and the A’s,
this clean program is unscored.
Baseball Publications
250 1922 WSP At Yankees
Ex................ 500
Unscored, this has two almost immaculate scorecards and
perfect interior pages. The cover has a classic image of HOF
managers John McGraw and Miller Huggins. The spine is
tight and the edges are crisp, there is just some very, very
fine surface creasing that keeps this at a very, very pleasing
Ex overall. Usually found with tears or otherwise in terrible condition, this is one of the very nicest condition early
1920s World Series programs that we have handled. Only
the second Yankee team to make the World Series, they lost
to the mighty Giants in 5 games. Very desirable piece given
the teams and the condition, this will be a real upgrade for
almost all of you.
Good........... 120
Famous World Series in which a drunk Grover Cleveland
Alexander struck out Tony Lazzeri with the bases loaded to
win game 7. The offered program has been folded both ways
and exhibits general wear. The interior pages are reasonably
clean, and this is scored for game 5. Despite these issues, the
cover has a tight spine, good color and still has decent eye
appeal. Affordable version of a very popular 1920s WSP.
254 1939 Ted Williams 1st Game Program Ex................ 150
Historic scorecard from a game played on April 16, 1939.
This is a 1938 Boston Red Sox home scorecard that was used
for this intercity game between the Boston Bees and the Red
Sox, making this Ted’s first formal appearance at Fenway
Park. Scored in pencil, Ted is playing right field and batting
sixth in the program (Ted’s first official game with the Red
Sox was on April 20, 1939). Clean program, much of this is
detailed at the top of the front cover in period ink.
255 1942 All Star Game
Program w/rare insertNM.............. 500
The key All Star Game program, by far the rarest to our
eyes. Condition is absolutely superb, this has sharp edges,
a super clean cover and the slightest wear on the sharp corners. There is also slight wear by the RE in SCORE at the top
border. The inside pages are super clean, this is unscored
and comes with the rare insert. It does not get much nicer
than this, this will be an upgrade for almost anyone. Great
example of a classic rarity.
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