Mastro Auctions’ February Sale Rings in New Year of Collecting Excitement Classic Collector first major event of 2009 brings great Sports and Americana items to eager collecting public
Hank Aaron - PSA MINT 9
Among more than 1,000 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just two examples have been placed at a higher tier.
1970 Topps #600 Willie Mays - PSA MINT 9
Among more than 1,000 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just one example has been placed at a higher tier.
1952 Topps #227 Joe Garagiola - PSA NM-MT 8
The Hall of Fame broadcaster, depicted here as a young, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, is paid admirable tribute on this satisfying collectible. The card's beautifully artistic, painted illustration reveals a preview of the famous Garagiola smile. Among more than 450 copies recorded in PSA’s census reporting, just eight examples have been graded higher.
1940 Play Ball #225 "Shoeless Joe" Jackson - SGC 70 EX+ 5.5
The offered card, from its issue's scarcer "High Number" series, was produced exactly 20 years after Commissioner Landis found Jackson and the other Black Sox guilty of throwing the 1919 World Series. Unfortunately for modern collectors, few vintage cards of Joe Jackson were produced.
BASEBALL CARDS - PARTIAL, NEAR, COMPLETE SETS
1935 R321 Goudey 4-in-1 PSA-Graded Complete Set (36)
Although not one of Goudey's most popular issues at the time (as evidenced by its greater level of scarcity), these colorful and extraordinarily condition-sensitive collectibles provided young consumers with four different player images per card. The issue incorporates one of a very few commercial renderings of Babe Ruth—as a member of the Boston Braves—from the twilight of his legendary career. Includes: PSA EX-MT 6: 4 cards; PSA EX+ 5.5: 3 cards; PSA EX 5: 16 cards; PSA VG-EX+ 4.5: 1 card,; PSA VG-EX 4: 10 cards; PSA VG+ 3.5: 1 card; and PSA GD 2: 1 card, Benge/Fitzimmons/Koenig/Zachary.
1968-1970 Topps Collection (915) Including Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Clemente and Many Other Hall of Famers!
Includes: 1968 Topps (355) - 50 Mays (GD), 110 Aaron (VG), 177 Ryan (VG/EX), 280 Mantle (VG/EX), and 490 Killebrew/Mays/Mantle (EX),; 1969 Topps (165) - 20 Banks (VG/EX), 50 Clemente (VG), 100 Aaron (VG/EX), 190 Mays (EX/MT), 500 Mantle (NM), and 533 Ryan (VG); 1970 Topps (395) - 350 Clemente (VG/EX), 500 Aaron (EX), 630 Banks (EX/MT) and 712 Ryan (EX).
BASEBALL BATS
Thurman Munson 1979 H&B Game Used Bat - PSA 5
Thurmon Munson used this 35", 30-oz. H&B bat during the 1979 season. The signature model, "S44" model lumber is uncracked, shows checking at the back and front barrels, and bears a small chip at the knob. Ball marks are present about the barrel, and blue racks marks can be seen at the back barrel location. Cleat marks are evident at the right, back, and left barrels, and a light coat of pine tar adorns the handle. Consequently, what appears to read "BP" is visible in fading marker at the knob, which indicates that Munson employed this bat for batting practice.
Mickey Mantle 1961-1963 H&B Game Issued Bat – PSA 4
This 35", 33-oz. H&B bat was issued to Mickey Mantle for use during the 1961-1963 labeling period.
