Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 494:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! A Collection of Six Don Mattingly New York Yankees Baseball Cards Including 1984 Rookie Cards
This lot features a group of six early-career baseball cards of New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly, spanning the years 1984 and 1985. The collection includes the three major rookie cards from the 1984 season and three cards from the 1985 season. All cards are raw and housed in protective soft sleeves.
The 1984 rookie cards comprise:
1984 Topps Don Mattingly #8, featuring a fielding pose and an inset portrait.
1984 Fleer Don Mattingly #131, showing a fielding action shot.
1984 Donruss Don Mattingly #248, displaying a close-up portrait with the d 84 logo.
The 1985 cards comprise:
1985 Topps Don Mattingly #665, an action shot at first base.
1985 Fleer Don Mattingly #133, showing an action batting shot.
1985 Donruss Don Mattingly #295, a portrait featuring Mattingly with a mustache and the d 85 logo.
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 cards are in ungraded, raw condition and appear to be in mid-to-high grade collector condition. Visual inspection through the sleeves reveals no major surface defects such as creases or heavy staining. Corners appear generally sharp with some typical minor wear for the period. Centering varies across the lot: the 1984 Topps card is slightly off-center toward the left border, and the 1984 Fleer card is slightly top-heavy. Edges appear clean. Further individual inspection is recommended to assess fine surface details or minor edge imperfections not visible through the plastic.
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