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VOL. 44, NO. 15 FRIDAY APRIL 12, 2013

Published Weekly By Joel Sater Publications www.antiquesandauctionnews.net

REA Blockbuster Auction Slated Catalog Auction to Feature Baseball’s Greatest Treasures, Sports Memorabilia, Americana & More

full year in the making, Robert Edward Auctions (REA) has put the finishing touches on its latest catalog auction, and the thousands of collectors who look forward to the blockbuster event each year will have plenty of history to bid on. The company has announced that the catalogs will ship on April 20 and will include more than 1,500 lots of historic, rare and valuable baseball cards and memorabilia dating from the 19th century through the modern era. As

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over the world look forward to Robert Edward’s annual spring auction. “We have been assembling material, writing, and researching since our 2012 auction closed, hoping to make this a special event for everyone.” says REA president Robert Lifson. “As always, we’re trying to do more than just have an auction. We’re trying to create a positive event that is historic, that makes collecting fun, promotes a love of history, and that everyone can be a part of, as a bidder, a consignor, or just as an observer.” REA’s reputation for hosting the baseball collecting world’s most highly-anticipated and respected baseball auction event is built on forty years of experience. “Babe Ruth’s 1914 rookie card; the T206 Wagner; one of the best 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards in existence; the very first baseball card from 1863; jerseys of Koufax, Mays, and Aaron; autographs of virtually every Hall of Famer; it

seems like it goes on forever,” Lifson said. “We also have an unusually strong selection of items from other sports and an extremely impressive selection of Americana. Every time we turned around, we

1912 Boston Garter Uncut Panel of four cards, including Frank Chance and Fred Clarke (res. $50,000; est. $100,000+).

the theft was discovered, the thieves were soon caught, and the Wagner was recovered by the FBI. This card when last sold in 2009 realized $399,500. The T206 “All Star Café” Wagner has a reserve of $100,000. Many consider the 1914 Babe Ruth rookie card to be the single 1963 Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Game-Used Road Jersey MVP and Cy Young Award-Winning Season (res. 25,000; est. $50,000+).

1910 T210 Old Mill Joe Jackson (res. $25,000; est. $50,000+).

always, the first copy off the presses will be presented to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., for their library, as is REA’s time-honored tradition. The remaining 10,000 catalogs will be sent to collectors all over the world. The catalog features hundreds of items worthy of the most prestigious collections, both public and private, but also contains enough variety to interest anyone who is a sports fan. Total sales for the event are expected to exceed $5 million. Serious baseball collectors all

were offered something great in baseball memorabilia, cards, boxing, and Americana. Roger Maris’ bat. Muhammad Ali’s shoes from the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight. A 1933 Goudey Lajoie in Near Mint to Mint condition. We think this is one of our best auctions ever.” The famous T206 Honus Wagner needs no introduction and is a star wherever it goes, but this auction features a particularly famous example of the most valuable card in the world. This T206 Wagner that REA is offering was once owned by actor Charlie Sheen, who allowed the card to be displayed at the All Star Café in New York. In a plot worthy of a TV 1863 Grand Match at Hoboken episode, in 1998 the card was Benefit Card of Harry Wright: “The stolen from its display case by First Baseball Card!” (res. $50,000; workers at the All Star Café and was replaced with a copy! When est. open).

most important and miraculous baseball card in the world. This card, issued by the Baltimore News, features Babe Ruth as an unknown minor league rookie straight out of St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys. In addition to being one of the most important baseball cards known to exist, it is also one of the rarest. Only ten examples of the 1914 Babe Ruth (Continued on page 2)

1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth Rookie Card - “The Most Miraculous Baseball Card in the 1909-1911 T206 Honus Wagner World!” (res. $100,000; est. “The All Star Cafe Wagner” (res. $200,000). $100,000; est. $300,000+).

Batter Up! Philadelphia Phillies Memorabilia Live Auction Sure To Be A Hit

Hunt Auctions in Exton, Pa., will present the Philadelphia Phillies Memorabilia Live Auction on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park’s

Diamond Club, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia. Auction previews will take place Tuesday, April 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This exclusive live auction features over 200 lots of historical memorabilia. The auctioneer generally sells 100 lots per hour in numerical order per the catalogue. The live auction is open for online pre-bidding until Tuesday, April 16, at 10 p.m. ET. High Bids & Ceiling Bids placed during the pre-bidding period will be August 22, 2012, Ryan Howard Philadelphia executed competiPhillies game used throwback uniform (jersey, tively during the pants, hat, and helmet) (MLB Authentication). live auction. It is not Desirable ensemble as worn at Citizens Bank Park possible to bid online in the Phillies game vs. Cincinnati. ($2,000-$3,000) during the auction

itself. Additional arrangements for phone and absentee bidding are being accepted at 610-524-0822 or info@huntauctions.com. For bidding procedures, visit www.huntauctions.com. A large number of materials within the auction originates directly from the Philadelphia Phillies. One of the National League’s most prestigious franchises has continued

Fine 2008 Philadelphia Phillies World Champions team autographed baseball bat. Rawlings 2008 World Series Champs commemorative black bat having been signed by (22) members of the Phillies championship team to include Utley, Howard, Rollins, Hamels (WS MVP), Victorino, Burrell, Lidge, Ruiz, Manuel, and HOF announcer Harry Kalas. Uncommon and desirable team-signed piece with relation to one of the most beloved teams in franchise history. ($2,000-$3,000)

its storied history with its current roster of players, coaches, and management that have recently led the club to five straight post-season appearances, two World Series appearances, and one World Series title. The offered materials represent a fine selection of items that relate to some of the Phillies’ greatest players of the

Significant October 6, 2010, NLDS Roy Halladay pitched baseball from historic no-hitter (MLB Authentication). Rawlings B.Selig Official Major League baseball thrown by Halladay in the top of 5th inning. Halladay threw the offered baseball to Jay Bruce resulting in a walk, which would end up being the lone infraction to a perfect game. Evident usage wear inclusive of soiling and surface scuffing. One of only (26) authenticated baseballs that were in play that day with only portion of those having been pitched by Halladay. ($2,000-$4,000)

most recent chapter in club history. Additionally, a portion of the auction proceeds will go to Phillies Charities which contributes to several other organizations, including Bethesda Project homeless shelter, Philadelphia Futures, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia, and Clearwater for Youth. Items up for bids include gameworn uniforms; lineup cards; baseball cards; bases; special edition items; throwback gear; autographed memorabilia; game-used hats, bats, balls, shoes, and gloves; (Continued on page 4)


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