Now Open - Love of the Game's Spring Premier Auction

[Al C.risafulli]

Hi Everyone!

Hope all is well and that everybody is in good health as we head into spring.

I wanted to let everyone know that our latest Premier Auction is now open for bidding. The auction closes on Saturday, March 30. Catalogs mail to active bidders next week.

I don't think I've been as excited about an auction as I am about this one. At 1500 lots it's our biggest auction ever, and it's just loaded with rare type cards, 19th Century material, interesting memorabilia, photos, and cards.

I've got a few favorites I wanted to point out:

Probably the coolest thing is a collection of glass lantern slides produced by Frank W. Smith, a photographer for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. The slides include photos from Spring Training of 1914, along with some regular-season shots. My favorite is a never before seen image of Shoeless Joe Jackson sliding into home during a game at League Park on September 4, 1914. I think it's a gorgeous shot that rivals Conlon's Ty Cobb Sliding photo.

We had high quality prints made of each slide, so each winner will not only get the slide, but a print.

We've got another Punch Cigarros card, this one of Hall of Famer Pete Hill, one of only two cards issued of Hill during his career.

We have a newly-discovered 1921 Voskamp's Coffee Bill Skiff. Up until this card's discovery, there was only one card known to exist from this set (of Drew Rader), and only one known example of that card.

We've got our first-ever Ruth bat, a PSA GU 7 model from 1918-21.

We're breaking up the #4 1963 Topps Master set on the registry, and there's a ton of other things you don't see every day. Check out the 1919 Black Sox trial items, and be sure to look at the article written by Jacob Pomrenke of SABR (in our printed and e-book catalog).

There are still finishing touches being put on the auction, so if you find something missing a description, hang tight - it'll be up shortly. But I'm too excited about the auction not to get it open!

To access the auction, visit here: https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/Lots/Gallery

As always, thanks so much for all your support.

Best,
-Al

[Casey2296]

Great selection across the board Al, congratulations!

I think the great Tyrus Raymond would be upset if we didn't mention the Cobb/Cobb back, fantastic card.

[babraham]

Great collection of photos in that auction!
And a Cobb w/ Cobb back? Insane.

[ethicsprof]

Congrats, ole buddy, on a major milestone in the life of LOTG. As I read your intro. to the catalog, I was so pleased to sense your pride in LOTG's remarkable accomplishments, as the dreams of years ago have actually become a reality. LOTG is a Team of fine specialists who work together well,producing top drawer auctions which are 'competitive with every other auction out there regardless of their size'. LOTG offers an 'excellent assortment of things you just don't see every day' or ever. For me, the rare type cards and memorabilia are what I relish the most. And they're absolutely breath-taking in this auction, thanks to the LOTG team effort with a stellar Manager at the helm,all grounded in an ethic of integrity and character.
all the best, Al & Team Barry

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Great looking auction Al!

Thanks
Chad

[MVSNYC]

Congrats Al! Great auction, good luck!

[oldjudge]

Great auction, Al! Besides all the great cards the quality of the write-ups should be commended. They remind me a lot of Rob Lifson's old write-ups which is as high a compliment as I could provide.

[Northviewcats]

Great job Al. Fantastic selection. I got a few bids in. Hope to win one or two items. Best of luck to you and your consigners.

Joe

[jsfriedm]

Any chance you'll take a "buy it now" offer on the Gibson?

[brunswickreeves]

Originally Posted by jsfriedm

Any chance you'll take a "buy it now" offer on the Gibson?

That’s going to be a battle!

[anchorednw]

Wow what an amazing auction. Always such a great selection.

[BRoberts]

Those magic lantern slides are just so super cool and crazy underappreciated. And they're from the estate of Frank W. Smith. Wow, wow, wow!!!!!

[h2oya311]

I have a little skin in the game as a consignor, but once again, awesome auction, Al! I’ve got my eyes on a few items!

[rhettyeakley]

Got a chance to look through some of the auction…great stuff!

Lot #172

1947 Almendares Team Premium w/ Buck O’Neill

I have only seen a few of these and the few I have seen (other than yours) are like the one I own (see attached pictures to this post) that have advertising for “Sol De Oro” on the back, stamped.

I feel like knowing it was an item distributed with a product could help it garner more interest.

Full disclosure…it is NOT my item in the auction. 🤣

[Casey2296]

Good luck to the Net54 bidders tomorrow night.