Sotheby's catalogue for June 10 auction came.

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Posted By: Julie Vognar

It came IBC-DHL, and I had to sign for it (I've never bid in a Sotheby's auction). Nice Arthur Ashe stuff. Silly complete run of LaKERS' CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS WITH NO NAME--WINNER IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE his own NAME ENGRAVED ON EACH (FREE). No 19th century stuff. Neat Lefty Grove ring, shows wear. Babe Ruth bat from 1917-21, authenticated by Bushing, est. price 200,000--+++. Some fine E cards, but in large bunches. Program from Cy Young's first perfect game.

Wonderful photo of Ruth on inside front cover, Red Sox, one hand on hip, the other appears to be gloved, behind back. Intense expression--may be game pitching photo--it's not in the catalogue! (or at least I can't find it!)

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Posted By: Ben

Did you happen to notice the 1916 Zeenut Jimmy Claxton? First time I've seen that one up for auction, I think. Or did Lew have one a few years ago?

In other minor news, there's an uncut Old Judge sheet and a t206 Wagner too. Yawn.

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Posted By: Zach

Is there a link to the auction ? thanks

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Posted By: Max Weder

Is it just the brilliant sunshine in Vancouver affecting my computer screen, or are the Sotheby images somewhat overexposed?

http://search.sothebys.com/search/collArea/BrowseCat.jsp?&source_indicator=E&event_id=27368&sale_number=N08146&event_name=Important%20Sports%20Memorabilia%20&%20Cards

They also seem to be taken at low resolution, so it is even harder to pick up fine faults or detail in the offered pieces. Certainly, they don't come across nearly as well as images posted on Mastro, REA or scgaynor.

Max

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Posted By: Zach

Thanks

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Posted By: Rob

They do have a few 19th century items.

http://search.sothebys.com/jsps/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=4FRL2

http://search.sothebys.com/jsps/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=4FRHN

http://search.sothebys.com/jsps/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=4FRHM

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Posted By: jay behrens

Ben, I have to agree with the Yawn!! on the Wagner. Also on the CJ Cobb and Jax. It seems every major auction has these cards. I am far more impressed by the Zeenuts and Obaks than any of those cards. Even a beat of 1914 CJ MAtty would be impressive. Just goes to show how tough that card really is and just how common high grade examples of CJ Cobb and Jax are.

Jay

I like to sit outside drink beer and yell at people. If I did this at home I would be arrested, so I go to baseball games and fit right in.

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Posted By: Julie Vognar

sheet for Old Judge, not an uncut Old Judge sheet. There's also a N28 Anson, and a few other 19th century things, already mentioned.

Mark Macrae used to get the 1916 Claxton card once in a while, and sometimes auctioned it, and sometimes offered it for sale.

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

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Posted By: Julie Vognar

Ithink I'll wait to be told whether it's in the Sotheby's auction, since I don't seem to be very good at reading the catalogue.

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Posted By: scott brockelman

unless you see an item you just have to have, the sotheby's auctions are far different from our run of the mill vintage card auctions. if you thought the REA shipping was an issue(which was quickly resolved), sotheby's uses a shipping company to ship everything at highly inflated prices. plan ahead to have someone, anyone, pick up the item in person. this will save $100's on even a single slabbed card.

ALSO, they will charge sales tax, regardless of where you live. they were busted a few years ago in a sales tax scam and now charge everyone, so be prepared to come up with a tax ID to prevent that as well.

between the above 2 items your $1,000 after the BP item could cost $1,300-1,400

scott

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Posted By: WP

Check this baby out.
http://search.sothebys.com/jsps/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=4FRP9

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Posted By: Peter Spaeth

I am guessing that is Hal's image of his own card, not one in the auction, unless I missed it flipping through the catalogue.

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

Yes, sorry, I forgot to add that I won that won from the recent Lipset auction.

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Posted By: Alan

Hal --

Your Mathewson is a really nice looking card !!!


Alan
Jewish sports collector

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Posted By: Hal Lewis

I took a risk and bought it ungraded.

Held my breath until it came back from SGC.

The only one they have ever graded higher than this one is the one from the $800,000 set.