This spring, Huggins & Scott is set to enchant baseball memorabilia enthusiasts with a truly remarkable auction. The event will showcase a dazzling array of over 1,600 lots, with a particular highlight being the rare T206 Sherry “Magie” error card. This card stands as one of the prized jewels in the illustrious crown of baseball collectibles, being part of the famed ‘Big Four’ of the T206 series. The allure of the Magie card lies in a printing gaffe that immortalized outfielder Sherry Magee’s name as “Magie,” setting it apart as a scarce and sought-after treasure in the world of baseball card collecting. Alongside icons like Honus Wagner, Eddie Plank, and Doyle NY Nat’l, the Magie card reigns supreme.
However, the excitement doesn’t end there, as the auction brings another momentous discovery to light with the unveiling of three previously unrevealed 1910 Baltimore News Orioles cards. These cards form a part of a rare schedule-card set that predates the more well-known 1914 BN set featuring the rookie card of the legendary Babe Ruth, making them a significant find for card aficionados and historians alike.
Among the pre-war highlights up for grabs at the auction are coveted cards such as a 1934 World Wide Gum Babe Ruth (PSA 3) and Lou Gehrig (SGC 3), an 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter Mike “King” Kelly (SGC 6), an 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter John Montgomery Ward (PSA 6), and a 1917 E135 Collins-McCarthy Honus Wagner (PSA 4). The auction also boasts a rich selection of post-war baseball cards, including treasures like a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card (PSA 3), a 1948-49 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie (PSA 2), Hank Aaron’s 1954 Topps rookie (PSA 6) and 1955 Topps (PSA 8), a 1955 Topps Sandy Koufax (PSA 7), and a 1952 Topps Eddie Mathews rookie high number (PSA 4). Additionally, a 1961 Topps set featuring 524 of the 572 cards autographed, along with signed memorabilia from baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Roberto Clemente, will be available for bidding.
The bidding frenzy for this exceptional assortment of baseball history is already underway and will continue until Thursday, April 4, with initial bids closing at 9 PM ET. This auction represents a rare chance for collectors to acquire a piece of baseball’s storied past, with a treasure trove of rarities and memorabilia that will undoubtedly captivate even the most discerning enthusiasts. So, don’t miss this opportunity to own a slice of baseball history and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the sport’s legendary past.