Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 604:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1960 Fleer Baseball Greats #62 Honus Wagner Trading Card
1960 Fleer Baseball Greats trading card featuring number 62, Honus Wagner. This card is a post-career retrospective release from the Baseball Greats set. The front of the card displays a colorized sepia-tone action photograph of Wagner in a batting stance, positioned within an octagonal frame on a red field. The name HONUS WAGNER is printed vertically in white block letters on the right side. The reverse side is printed in blue and red ink on cream cardstock and contains the player’s full name, John Peter Wagner, his birth and death dates, and career statistics for Major League and World Series play. A biographical summary is included, noting his 1936 election to the Hall of Fame. The back is marked with a decorative crown graphic containing the card number, along with the manufacturer credits © F. H. Fleer, Printed in U.S.A., and World Wide Photo.
Provenance / Authentication Note: This item originates from a single-owner collection assembled by a dedicated sports fan (with a strong focus on Notre Dame and New York Yankees memorabilia). The collector actively pursued autographs over many years through in-person events, including games, autograph shows, and visits to National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum during player events, as well as through direct mail requests to athletes and celebrities. The collection included supporting material such as handwritten correspondence sent to athletes (in some cases with payment enclosed), along with photographs of the collector with various signers. A portion of this same collection was featured in our March 21st auction, where multiple items were authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA). In regards to any items with signature(s): While this specific item(s) may not be individually submitted for third-party authentication, it originates from the same collection and shows consistency with previously authenticated pieces. As with many large autograph collections, there may be a small number of facsimile or clubhouse-style signatures present, but for the most part we have seen AUTHENTIC SIGNATURES within the collection. Based on the overall provenance and our review, we maintain a strong level of confidence in the authenticity of most items. Bidders are encouraged to review all photos carefully and bid according to their own level of comfort. No additional authentication documentation is included unless visible within the lot photos. Please reach out with any questions.
Condition report:
The card is in raw, ungraded condition. Centering on the front is shifted slightly toward the right, while the reverse is off-center toward the top-left. All four corners show rounding and visible wear consistent with age. There is a minor area of surface wear or a faint crease visible at the top-left corner on the front. The edges exhibit minor shelf wear and occasional small nicks. The reverse shows significant age-related yellowing and staining, particularly along the top edge.
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