Dallas, TX : One of the most famous of all baseball collectibles,
a 1909-era Honus Wagner card, is among the fabulous array of vintage sports trading
cards and memorabilia offered by Heritage Auction Galleries in their Signature
Auction in Dallas, Texas and online, May 2 and 3, 2008.
"This will certainly be the 'can't miss' auction of the season for the serious
card collector," explained Chris Ivy, Director of Sports Collectibles Auctions
for Heritage. "From the rarest and most coveted tobacco cards to outrageously
high-grade bubble gum sets, there is something to excite even the most seasoned
hobbyist."
First to draw the hobby's attention is the fabled Honus Wagner T206. And Ivy notes
that all three of the toughest cards from this beloved set are available within
the auction. "Eddie Plank and the Magee error card establish this as one
of the few auctions in history to feature all three of these T206's."
Equally thrilling for the advanced hobbyist is one of the few surviving specimens
of the 1869 Peck & Snyder Cincinnati Red Stockings trade card, recognized
by many as the first baseball card ever produced. "Fewer than ten examples
have reached the auction block in the past decade," noted Ivy, "and
this example is authenticated by the experts at PSA."
Another source of recent hobby gossip is the incredible "Arkansas Find"
of Mint PM1 pins, including a never before seen Chief Bender specimen. "These
pins are simply never seen in the flawless condition of this find," explained
Ivy. "Even the original mounting cards are here, still attached to the pins.
It's safe to say you'll never see PM1's like this again."
Set collectors are not forgotten either, with fabulous complete or near sets of
T206, 1952 Topps, 1933 Goudey and numerous high-grade Topps sets among the highlights.
"Magnificent game used artifacts once again headline the offerings from the
memorabilia portion of the sale," noted Ivy, referencing rookie jerseys from
Hall of Famers "Pistol Pete" Maravich and Albert "Red" Schoendienst
among the highlights.
"Both rookie jerseys are thought to be the only surviving examples, with
each in stunning, unaltered condition," Ivy explained. "Other gamers
from Hall of Fame legends include Freddie Lindstrom, Bob Gibson, Willie Mays,
Duke Snider, Gordie Howe and Michael Jordan, to name a few."
"Though lacking Hall of Fame credentials, early Philadelphia Athletics star
T. Frederick 'Topsy' Hartsel provides some fireworks of his own," Ivy said,
"with his 1910 World Series trophy and game worn jersey consigned to the
auction by his family."
Autograph collectors will find some of the hobby's greatest rarities within the
pages of this auction catalog. "Two incredible personal collections, one
of 1930's and 1940's government postcards, and the other Hall of Fame plaques,
feature all of the greatest names of the era," asserted Ivy. Fan favorites
like Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx and Ott are joined by the scarcely seen Jesse Burkett,
Christy Mathewson and Bobby Wallace.
A collection of artifacts consigned by Joe Montana's high school sweetheart and
first wife features the earliest game used and autographed material ever seen
from the Hall of Fame quarterback, and includes his signed letter of intent to
attend Notre Dame University. The auction also features the most impressive and
eclectic assortment of hockey material ever presented within a Heritage auction,
with incredible game worn jerseys from Gordie Howe and Wayne Gretzky among the
offerings.
"Sports fans around the world are going to want to participate in this auction,"
Ivy said, "and I'd encourage everyone to visit our homepage at www.HA.com/Sports,
where they'll see enlargeable, full-color images of each and every lot, complete
with our thorough and informative catalog descriptions. They'll even have an opportunity
to place bids online."
The trading card portion of the auction will end on Friday, May 2nd in an Extended
Bidding format, each lot closing individually after thirty minutes of bidding
inactivity following the 9 PM CST cut-off. The memorabilia will be sold May 3rd
in a Live auction format beginning at 12 noon CST, with bidders able to participate
in person, by telephone, or online at www.HA.com/Live.
1869 Peck &
Snyder Cincinnati Red Stockings Trade Card PSA Authentic:
MINIMUM BID: $3,750.
1915 PM1 Ornate
Frame Pins Chief Bender:
MINIMUM BID: $1,250.
1909-11 T206
Near Set:
MINIMUM BID: $15,000.
1952 Topps Baseball
Complete Set:
MINIMUM BID: $12,500.
1970-71 Pete Maravich
Game Worn Rookie Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $12,500.
1945 Albert
"Red" Schoendienst Game Worn Rookie Uniform:
MINIMUM BID: $10,000.
1936 Freddie Lindstrom
Game Worn Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $10,000.
1958 Duke Snider
Game Worn Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $5,000.
Circa 1911 Tully
Frederick "Topsy" Hartsel Game Worn Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $5,000.
1977-78 Gordie Howe
Game Worn Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $10,000.
1994 Wayne Gretzky
European Exhibition Tour Game Worn & Signed Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $2,500.
2002-03 Michael
Jordan Game Worn Jersey:
MINIMUM BID: $3,000.
1910 Philadelphia Athletics World Championship Trophy Presented to Tully Frederick
"Topsy" Hartsel:
MINIMUM BID: $4,000.
1940's Babe Ruth Signed Childhood Photograph:
MINIMUM BID: $3,000.
Circa 1950 Jesse
Burkett Signed Black & White Hall of Fame Plaque:
MINIMUM BID: $1,500.
Heritage specializes in rare and collectible sports cards, as well as uniforms,
equipment, and related vintage sports memorabilia. Consignments for future Signature
Sports Auctions are currently being accepted. Prospective consignors or sellers
of quality vintage sports cards and sports memorabilia are encouraged to contact:
Chris Ivy at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1319 or email: Civy@HA.com
Mike Gutierrez at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1183 or email: MikeG@HA.com
Lee Iskowitz at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1601 or email: LeeI@HA.com
Mark Jordan at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1187 or email: MarkJ@HA.com
Jonathan Scheier at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1314 or email: JonathanS@HA.com
Stephen Carlisle at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1292 or email: StephenC@HA.com
Phillip Aman at 800-872-6467 Ext. 1106 or email: PhillipA@HA.com
For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices
realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit
www.HA.com.
To reserve your copy of any Heritage auction catalog, please contact Client Services
at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 1150, or visit www.HA.com/Catalog
to order by email.
