December 2023 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/4/2023
The 2 Sports Illustrated were the 1st & 2nd issues of this publication, dated 8/16/1954 & 8/23/1954 respectively. The 1st issue, with Eddie Mathews at bat on the cover, has the insert of (27) 1954 Topps paper cards intact. Keys on that insert include Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Eddie Mathews, Gil Hodges, Ted Williams, more. The overall condition of this magazine is VG+, but the insert cards are in EX-EX+ condition. The 2nd issue, with golf bags on cover, includes the (27) 1954 Topps Yankees cards with alternating color and non-issued black/white paper cards. Black & white keys include Mantle, Enos Slaughter, &Gil McDougald. Color paper key cards include Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Johnny Sain, more. The overall condition of this magazine is VG+, but the insert cards are in EX-EX+ condition. Finally, this lot includes a 1949 Philadelphia Yearbook, with a sketch portrait of Connie Mack on the cover (VG-VG+ condition).
Condition: VG-EX
Lot of (2) Vintage 1954 Sports Illustrated 1st & 2nd Issue w. Cards Intact & 1949 Philadelphia A's Yearbook
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