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Boltz Sells Masonic Collection A 14-Carat Gold-Filled Dudley Masonic Pocket Watch Sold For $2,000
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 50
Mickey Mantle Rookie Card Propels Heritage Sports Auction Sale Marks First $1 Million Auction Sale Of A Post-World War II Baseball Card The last major catalog sale of 2016 has proven to be the richest of the calendar year, drawing $14,037,343 in winning bids (not counting post-auction sales, which have already surpassed $250,000 and remain ongoing through Dec. 4) and carrying the annual sales of Heritage Sports past the $56 million mark. High-grade trading card singles led the charge, with 14 commanding winning bids in excess of $100,000, including a record $1,135,250 for a PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 example of the celebrated 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. The card is the first $1 million auction sale of a post-World War II baseball card. The three-day sale was held Nov. 17 to 19. “The results validate the simple formula that has made Heritage the industry leader,” explained Chris Ivy, director of Heritage Sports Collectibles. “Present the hobby’s finest material to the hobby’s largest bidding audience, and record prices will come.” A PSA Good 2 example of the fabled T206 Honus Wagner trounced the standing record for the grade in the day one trading card session, drawing a victorious bid of $776,750 to validate the Old Dutchman’s enduring hobby legacy. PSA Mint 9 rookies from Jim Brown
Early Travel Posters Go Far At Swann Galleries’ Auction Selling for $1,135,250 was this PSA NMMT+ 8.5 example of the celebrated 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. It is the first $1 million auction sale of a post-World War II baseball card. and Ted Williams soared to $358,500 and $239,000 respectively, each shattering the previous record by multiples. The Gary Carter collection, featuring the personal keepsakes of the Hall of Fame catcher, headlined the second session of the auction, drawing $550,000 in bids for a wide array of game-used gear, awards and general ephemera. Leading the charge was the baseball that recorded the final out of the historic 1986 World Series at $71,700, by far the highest figure achieved for a post-war last out sphere. Carter’s 1980 Gold Glove, earned as Continued on page 4
This 1916 M101-5 Blank Back (Sporting News) Jim Thorpe #176 PSA NM-MT 8 card realized $31,070.
Boltz Auction Company of Lancaster, Pa., conducted a two-day sale of a lifetime Masonic collection on Oct. 21 and 22. A few of the items sold included watches, medals, and badges. A 14-carat gold-filled Dudley Masonic pocket watch in working condition sold for $2,000. A Capital City chapter Estella Bar 14-carat gold medal sold for $325, and a 10-carat gold high priest jewel from 1966 realized $300. A group of 37 antique sterling silver souvenir spoons brought $225, and a group of eight Masonic medals sold for $275. A A 14-carat gold-filled Dudley Corinthian chapter #224 Masonic pocket watch sold Frank Shank high priest for $2,000. medal sold for $225, and A Capital City chapter Estella a George Graff past Bar 14-carat gold medal Grand Tall Cedars jewel sold for $325. went for $225. The latter was from 1925. A Gerald E. J o h n s Goodwin council #19 medal from 1982 sold for $200. Bringing This antique Masonic handpainted stained glass panel Continued on This large group of antique sterling silver souvenir spoons brought $225. page 3 sold for $200.
This circa 1940 Honus Wagner single signed baseball sold for $40,630.
Swann Galleries’ Oct. 27 sale of Rare and Important Travel Posters set at least 10 auction records. The selection reflected the rapidly changing technology and styles that epitomized the beginning of the 20th century. The top lot was an example of Paul George Lawler’s iconic “Fly to South Sea Isles / Via Pan American,” circa 1938, which set an auction record for the artist at $20,000. The image, a variant with text rarely found at auction, features a massive “flying boat.” Another example of early aviation advertising is Jupp Wiertz’ “2 Days to Europe / Hamburg – American Line,” 1936, which depicts a zeppelin hovering near the Empire State Building; this moody poster sold for $10,000. In a similar vein, an early airline advertisement for “Imperial Airways / The ‘Silver Wing’ De Luxe,” by Charles C. Dickson, circa 1927, shows a passenger sticking her hand out of the airborne plane to wave at a friend on the earth. The charming reminder of just how strange it is to fly sold for $11,875, an auction record for the artist. Another record was set for Frederic Kimball Mizen’s “Fifth Avenue – New York / The World’s Greatest Shopping Street,” 1932, which sold for $6,250. The price nearly doubled the previous record, set by Swann in 1999–the only other time this rare poster has been seen at auction. Other notable lots include
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Charles C. Dickson, “Imperial Airways / The ‘Silver Wing’ De Luxe,” circa 1927, sold for $11,875, an auction record for the artist. Percival Albert Trompf’s “Australia,” 1929. A view of the scenery and fashions at Bondi Beach and one of the first posters commissioned by the Australian National Travel Association, the poster sold to a private collector for $13,750. “This wonderfully curated sale moved briskly as dedicated collectors from around the world participated by phone and internet. The room was unusually crowded and active as several of the big buyers chose to attend in person. At least Continued on page 3
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