Collecting 101
MastroNet readies its third Classic Collector Auct
On the heels of a February Classic Collector Auction that nearly hit the $2-million mark, the latest installment of the MastroNet Classic Collector Auction that opens June 13 features a host of card rarities, sets and memorabilia offered in the Internet-only format of more than 1,400 lots.
All lots will open with a $100 minimum bid, with bidding beginning on June 13 and concluding on June 23. Specific highlights include a 1916 M101-4 Herpolsheimer Co. Babe Ruth in PSA 5, one of only five cards like this one have ever graded higher, a 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson and a 1951 Bowman Ted Williams, both in PSA 8 holders.
All lots will open with a $100 minimum bid, with bidding beginning on June 13 and concluding on June 23.
Some of the other highlighted lots:
- 1952 Red Man Tobacco Gil McDougald, PSA 9
- 1966 Topps Mickey Mantle, PSA 9
- 1957 Topps Ernie Banks, PSA 9
- 1950 W576 B.E. Callahan Hall of Fame complete set, all PSA graded (86), with four scarce variations
- 1928 “Star Player” Candy Babe Ruth card
- 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson, PSA 5
- 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Pirates cards (6)
- 1933 Goudey No. 160 Lou Gehrig, PSA 7
- 1935 National Chicle Knute Rockne, PSA 6
- 1960s Sandy Koufax insert/specialty cards (6)
- 1966 Topps Joe Namath, PSA 9
- 1951 Topps Connie Mack’s All-Stars Lou Gehrig, PSA 5
- 1911 T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb with rare “Advertisement” reverse
- 1890s N269 Lorillard’s Mechanic’s Delight boxing card collection
- 1928 “Star Player” Candy card Babe Ruth
- 1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson, PSA 5
- 1921 Koesters Bread World Series issue collection (15) with Ruth, graded by PSA
- 1912-13 C57 Hockey complete set
- 1952 Topps unopened Five-Cent wax pack
- 1933-36 Zeenut JoeDiMaggio “Throwing”
- Babe Ruth single-signed ball, PSA 8.5
- Lou Gehrig single-signed ball
- Huge “Larry Lajoie” autographed note with Cy Young content
- Rare 1930 Philadelphia Athletics World Series Press Pin
- Roger Maris 1950-60 H & B game-used block letter bat
- Thurman Munson 1974 game-used pants
- 1920s Jose Mendez original photo
- Muhammad Ali signed boxing gloves (12 pair)
- Rare 1927 Chicago Bears contract executed and signed by George Halas
Americana Highlights
- 1862 Abraham Lincoln Presidential appointment
- Rare Civil War Jefferson Davis signed check dated 1863
- Land grant signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
- 1916 Charles Evans Hughes celluloid “For President” campaign flag pin
- 1959 Marilyn Monroe signed check display
- First issue of Playboy signed by Hugh Hefner
- Fantastic Four Nos. 1-60 complete run with first four annuals
- The Amazing Spider-Man Nos. 1-50 complete run plus first three annuals
- John Lennon autograph
- (6) St. Gaudens Double Eagles
To register for MastroNet’s Classic Collector Auction or to get more information, go to www.mastronet.com. Bidding begins on June 13 and ends June 23.
