A rare 1959 Topps Football 1-cent wax box proof sheet reveals production details hidden on surviving display boxes.
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A 1984 look at some of Reggie Jackson’s rarest cards, including the famous 1977 Topps Orioles proof and elusive Pepsi issue.
Bert Sugar’s 1975 essay revisits the making of The Sports Collectors Bible, blending history, thanks, and a tribute to a growing hobby.
A fascinating George Chastain parody painting spoofing the 1888 Goodwin Champions King Kelly card surfaced in a 1994 Christie’s sports memorabilia auction.
A fascinating 1992 look at second-year cards, rookie card pricing, and which future Hall of Famers collectors were targeting three decades ago.
A simple mail-in offer turned nearly impossible, the 1961 Nu-Card Dinosaur Album may be one of the toughest redemption items of its era.
How many T206 Honus Wagner cards are still hiding in collections? A look at the hobby’s biggest mystery after Goldin’s $5.1M sale.