Ruth, Gehrig, Wilt cards lead February auction at REA

Rare vintage cards of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Wilt Chamberlain highlighted the February Encore Auction at Robert Edward Auctions.

A 1933 R319 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth card graded PSA VG 3 sold for $15,600, while Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961 Fleer Basketball rookie card, graded PSA 7, sold for $12,000.

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A Lou Gehrig 1934 R320 Goudey #37, graded in SGC VG/EX 4, sold for $11,700, a record for an SGC 4.

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Other top-selling cards included: a Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Origins Football Jumbo Rookie, Patch Auto card for $10,800; and a 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle graded SGC EX/NM 6, also selling for $10,800.

REA’s second auction of the year featured more than 50,000 bids on 2,500 items.

”These first two monthly auctions of 2023 have been exciting for a number of reasons,” REA President Brian Dwyer said. “We’re seeing record engagement, including new bidders coming to the auctions, which in turn is leading to strong and record-setting prices on many different fronts. While baseball has traditionally been our sweet spot, we’re encouraged by the levels of activity we’re seeing in other areas, and we’re excited to watch them continue to grow for us. We’ve got another great line-up already assembled for our March Encore Auction and our Spring Catalog Auction, which kicks off on April 6, will be one of our largest ever.”

REA’s upcoming auction schedule includes:

March Encore Auction — March 9-19

Spring Catalog Auction — April 6-23

May Encore Auction — May 11-21

June Encore Auction — June 8-18

Summer Catalog Auction — July 24-Aug. 13

For more information, contact REA at info@robertedwardauctions.com.