Robert Edward Auctions’ March Encore sale was nothing short of spectacular as multiple records for vintage cards were shattered, with the undisputed star being a 1933 V353 World Wide Gum Canadian Goudey Babe Ruth card that fetched an impressive $32,400. This significant sale was just one of the many highlights of the auction, which saw over $1.3 million generated from the sale of more than 3,300 lots.
The bidding frenzy didn’t stop there. A 1933 V353 World Wide Gum Canadian Goudey #80 featuring Babe Ruth in PSA EX-NM 6 condition sold for an astounding $32,400, solidifying Ruth’s iconic status in the vintage card world. Not to be outdone, a 1911 E94 George Close Candy Ty Cobb in SGC POOR 1 condition and a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder in PSA EX 5 with a Tolstoi Back fetched $28,000 and $27,600 respectively, setting new records and further highlighting the demand for these rare collectibles.
The extensive selection of items in the auction kept collectors on the edge of their seats, with more than 3,300 lots going under the hammer and attracting nearly 66,000 bids. Standout sales included a 1976 Topps #500 Reggie Jackson in PSA GEM MINT 10 condition that sold for $30,000, a 1980-1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Rookie in PSA MINT 9 condition for $25,200, and a 1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie in PSA VG+ 3.5 condition that fetched $23,400.
Noteworthy sales also included a 1911 M110 Sporting Life Cabinet Honus Wagner in PSA GOOD 2 (MK) condition and a 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie in SGC GOOD+ 2.5 condition, each commanding a price of $14,400. Rare items such as an Extremely Rare 1921 Schapira Bros. Candy Babe Ruth box part and an 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter John Clarkson in PSA EX-MT 6 condition fetched $10,800 and $8,100, respectively, while setting new records in the process.
The auction also saw additional records being set by a Billy Southworth Single-Signed Baseball, a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Cy Young Portrait in PSA POOR 1 condition (Brown Hindu Back) for $7,500, and a 1934 R320 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig in SGC GOOD+ 2.5 condition that garnered $5,280. The impressive results of these sales underscored the buoyancy of the vintage market.
Brian Dwyer, President of Robert Edward Auctions, expressed his delight at the auction’s success, emphasizing the continued strength of the vintage market. The record-breaking sales set an optimistic tone for the upcoming Spring Catalog Auction, leaving collectors eagerly anticipating what treasures lie ahead in the world of vintage card collecting.
In the world of vintage card auctions, March was truly a month to remember thanks to REA’s stellar performance and the remarkable prices achieved for these iconic pieces of sports memorabilia.