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FRIDAY MAY 21, 2021 • VOL. 51, NO. 20
Hockey Puck From 1928 Stanley Cup Final Game Realizes $66,000 Graded Vintage Comic Books Realize Record Prices In Weiss Auction A hockey puck used in the final Stanley Cup game in 1928, won by the New York Rangers, 2-1, over the Montreal Maroons, sold for 66,000 in an online-only Sports, Non-Sports, Pulps, Comics and Comic Art Auction held April 14 by Weiss Auctions. The puck, seen as the ultimate New York Ranger collectible, came with a silver circular engraved This hockey puck was used in the final Stanley Cup plaque. With this puck, Game in 1928, won by the New York Rangers, 2-1, over the Montreal Maroons, where both goals were New York Ranger Frank Boucher made by Frank Boucher. It sold for $66,000.
A near-complete set of Bowman baseball cards from 1949, 238 cards in all, missing only cards #197 and 217, with most of the cards in the midto-higher grades, 5-7 or better, went for $22,200.
scored two goals on April 14, 1928, 93 years to the day before the Weiss Auctions sale, winning the game and bringing the Stanley Cup to the U.S. The puck came directly from the family of Col. J. S. Hammond, former chairman of the board of Madison Square Garden and the man who helped make hockey a huge sport in the U.S. The puck was the top achiever in a 500-lot auction that grossed more than $1.1 million. “The sale’s lot price averaged over $2,000, and graded comic books saw record prices,” said Philip Weiss, the owner of Weiss Auctions. “The market for sports memorabilia, comics and comic art continues to be strong, as prices continue to rise. Collectors can’t seem to get enough.” All prices quoted include a 20percent buyer’s premium. Internet bidding was facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com, Proxibid.com and Invaluable.com. Phone and absentee bids were also accepted. A near-complete set of Bowman baseball cards from 1949, 238 cards in all, missing only cards #197 and #217, with most of the cards in the mid-to-higher grades, in the 5-7 range or better, brought $22,200. Also, an incredible collection of 1950s and early ’60s Dodger baseball cards (Brooklyn and Los Angeles), featuring Koufax, Robinson, Campanella and others, hit $16,200. A complete international set of “Magic: The Gathering” cards, 362 cards in all, in the original box, with one card graded (Black Lotus R, a 1993 Collector’s Edition card, graded
Copper Prototype Of First U.S. Dollar Brings $840,000 At Heritage Auctions The 1794 “No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar” Coin Was Struck In 1794
near-mint at 7.5), sold for $20,400. “Magic: The Gathering” was released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast and was the first trading card game. It had approximately 35 million players as of December 2018. Several examples of original comic art from the estate of the legendary illustrator Joe Kubert (19262012) were led by toy package art for Hasbro’s Sgt. Savage, including a script and ten originals ($19,200). Also, original cover art for Marvel Comics’ Hulk #252 by Buckler and Springer, one of only two Hulk covers done by Rich Buckler, changed hands for $18,400. Original artwork for Defenders #85 by Rich Buckler, boasting a
The first dollar coin struck at the fledgling U.S. Mint in 1794, an experiment in copper which would become the pattern for more valuable silver versions minted later, sold for $840,000 at Heritage Auctions on April 23. Referred to as the “No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar,” the coin opened at $312,000 when it was put up during the live sale. In less than a minute, intense bidding quickly pushed the coin beyond expectations, and it would sell between $350,000 and $500,000. The 230-year-old dollar has been off the market for 20 years, residing in the private collection of Bob R. Simpson, part-owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team and a lifelong Texas energy executive. Simpson purchased the coin in 2008. Simpson has been selling highlights from his collection through Heritage Auctions, which have so far totaled more than $54 million. The unique rarity was excavated from the site of the first Philadelphia Mint before 1876,
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This copy of Chamber of Chills #19 (Harvey Comics), CBCS graded 7.0, rare at this grade, sold for $19,800.
Theft At The WK&S Railroad Antique Cast-Iron Signs Taken The Wanamaker, Kempton, and Southern Railroad (WK&S) is a privately owned heritage railroad company founded in 1963, operating on a rural section of the former Schuylkill and Lehigh branch of the Reading Railroad Company line in Kempton, Pa. It is a tourist railroad nicknamed the Hawk Mountain Line, which offers rides along a section of the original track traversing through agricultural communities. The village of Wanamaker along with Wanamaker’s General Store were built because of access to the railroad, which could carry goods into the area and provide export for local potato farmers. The original Wanamaker Station still sits just behind the store. Area residents
used to ride to school in Slatington on the “Berksy,” which was a passenger train that traveled along this line. Thefts took place along this section at different times between April 16 and 26. Among them were the railroad crossing sign in Steinsville, the whistle sign, two other crossing signs and the “Railway Express Agency” sign that hung on the Wanamaker Station. These are all cast-iron signs. Above any monetary value, these items hold a deep sentimental value to the community as part of its history. The Wanamaker’s sign was stolen around 11:30 p.m. on April 26. It was taken by someone driving a Continued on page 3
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 4 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 5 AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 5 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . starting on page 6
FEATURED AUCTION: Fontaine’s Auction Gallery - May 22 and May 29 - Page 2
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