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Emporium Including Sports Memorabilia | September 26, 2025

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 10:00AM EDT
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Our September Emporium Auction has everything from objets de virtu to the very practical, with silver place settings, paintings, a Shenandoah Valley bookcase, and a visually impressive iridescent archer statue. Also, the collector will find a wide selection of sports cards and signed memorabilia, highlighted by North Carolina alumnus Michael Jordan.
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Lot 556

1953 Bowman Football Group, Ten Cards

Estimate: $700 - $900
Starting Bid
$350

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

5 graded: Francis Polsfoot, Dale Samuels, Darrell Hogan, Leon Heath, John Williams; 5 ungraded: Eddie LeBaron, Otto Graham, Frank Gifford, "Little" Billy Cross, Norm Van Brocklin

Provenance: Private Collection

Note: *Please note that raw (ungraded) cards are being offered from this collection which was assembled prior to 1983, before third party grading and encapsulation for the hobby was developed. Our condition notes are our best attempt at a description of the card’s appearance but personal inspection from potential bidders is highly recommended. 
 

Condition

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Private Collection

the five raw cards with effaced writing on back (barely noticeable) - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.