
A highly anticipated sports memorabilia auction is on the horizon, with the spotlight shining brightly on a remarkable piece of baseball history – the 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card. This elusive card, distributed exclusively in Pittsburgh by Voskamp’s Coffee, where the legendary Honus Wagner made his mark, is a genuine treasure for collectors.
Clean Sweep Auctions has revealed that their upcoming September auction will showcase this scarce 1913 Wagner card. Originally found in packages of coffee and tea, the cards have become a rarity over the past century. Graded and encapsulated at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, this particular Wagner card from the Voskamp’s set has received the prestigious PSA grading, marking only the third time such a card has been graded by the organization. SGC has graded just four examples to date, adding to the card’s exclusivity.
Notably, it has been four years since a Voskamp’s Wagner card has appeared in a public auction, making this event a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most coveted pieces in the sports memorabilia world.
The auction is not limited to Wagner cards, as it features a diverse array of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia. Highlights include two 1887 N172 Old Judge cards of Hall of Famers Mike “King” Kelly and Harry Wright, an E102 Ty Cobb graded PSA 2 (mk), and a T206 Ty Cobb with a green background graded PSA 1.5. Additionally, collectors can find a Cy Young Portrait card graded PSA 5 and a collection of pre-war treasures like P2 Sweet Caporal pins and E101 Honus Wagner graded PSA 3 among the offerings.
For baseball enthusiasts, the auction offers a feast of collectibles from different eras – from a T3 Turkey Red Ty Cobb to collector-grade 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth cards and a 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio graded SGC 5. Noteworthy mentions include a nearly complete 1947-66 Exhibit set, a scarce 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams graded PSA 1, and a high-grade 1955 Topps baseball complete set featuring a BVG 7 Roberto Clemente rookie card.
One of the standout features of this auction is the nearly complete autographed 1952 Bowman Baseball set, with individual autographed cards of Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays available. Basketball fans can anticipate the PSA 6 1984-85 Star Michael Jordan and the PSA 8 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan cards, while football collectors will find sets and high-grade Bart Starr cards spanning his career.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally impressive, with items like a Walter Johnson single-signed baseball, a 1933 New York Yankees team-signed baseball with signatures from Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and a signed Roger Maris rookie card. Unique collectibles such as 1914 Joe Tinker and 1920 Brooklyn Dodgers pennants, tickets and programs dating back to 1905, boxing cards, presidential autographs, and entertainment memorabilia add a diverse flair to the event.
Steve Verkman of Clean Sweep Auctions expressed excitement about the eclectic mix of items assembled for the auction, stating that there is something for every collector. From rare vintage cards to significant memorabilia, the auction promises a wide range of treasures that resonate with sports enthusiasts and collectors alike.
The September auction by Clean Sweep Auctions is not just a gathering of items; it’s a celebration of sports history and the passion that collectors have for preserving these timeless artifacts. The inclusion of the iconic 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card adds a touch of magic to the event, making it a must-attend for those seeking rarity and diversity in their collections.