A supremely rare 1913 Honus Wagner card is gearing up to steal the show in an exciting sports memorabilia auction. This particular card, exclusively issued in the Pittsburgh area where the legendary shortstop made his mark in baseball history, is a coveted gem eagerly awaited by collectors far and wide.
Clean Sweep Auctions has unveiled its plans to showcase the elusive 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card in its upcoming September auction. Initially distributed in packages of coffee and tea by Voskamp’s Coffee, a local Pittsburgh company, these cards have become scarce over the past century. The Wagner card up for grabs has just received a grading and encapsulation at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, marking only the third time a Voskamp’s Wagner has been graded by PSA. In addition, SGC has graded merely four examples to date.
This event marks a significant moment as it’s the first appearance of a Voskamp’s Wagner card in a public auction since 2017. This presents a unique opportunity for collectors to add one of the most sought-after pieces in the hobby to their prized collections.
The auction promises an impressive lineup of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia, including:
– Two 1887 N172 Old Judge cards featuring Hall of Famers Mike “King” Kelly and Harry Wright.
– An E102 Ty Cobb graded PSA 2 (mk), showcasing the early career of the baseball legend.
– T206 Ty Cobb cards with different backgrounds and grades, highlighting the career of one of baseball’s greatest hitters.
– A Cy Young Portrait card graded PSA 5, capturing the iconic image of the legendary pitcher.
– A range of pre-war treasures like P2 Sweet Caporal pins, E103 Williams Caramel Ty Cobb, and E101 Honus Wagner graded PSA 3.
Not to be overshadowed, collector-grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards, a 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio graded SGC 5, and a 1955 Topps baseball set featuring a BVG 7 Roberto Clemente rookie card are also set to make waves in the auction.
One of the standout features is a nearly complete autographed 1952 Bowman Baseball set, with individual autographed cards of Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays available separately. Basketball fans can anticipate PSA graded Michael Jordan cards from the early days of his career, while football collectors will find pristine sets and Bart Starr cards spanning his rookie to final issues.
The memorabilia section is equally captivating, boasting items like a Walter Johnson single-signed baseball, a 1933 New York Yankees team-signed ball with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and a signed Roger Maris rookie card. Unique collectibles include pennants, tickets, programs from early 20th-century games, boxing cards, presidential autographs, and entertainment memorabilia, catering to a diverse array of interests.
Steve Verkman of Clean Sweep Auctions expressed excitement about the eclectic mix of items featured, stating, “From ultra-rare vintage cards to significant memorabilia, there’s something for every collector in this auction.”
The September auction by Clean Sweep Auctions is anticipated to be a landmark event for collectors seeking unique and diverse pieces from the world of sports. With the inclusion of the 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card, the auction not only highlights its significance but also celebrates the rich tapestry of sports history upheld by these timeless collectibles.
