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Emporium Including Sports Memorabilia | September 26, 2025

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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 513

Nice Starter Set of 1953 Topps Baseball, 120 Cards

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

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

9 graded: Bubba Church, Faye Throneberry, Johnny Wyrostek, Andy Seminick, Vern Benson, Jack Dittmer, Johnny Lindell, Solly Hemus, Ed O'Brien; 111 ungraded: Sam Jones, Bob Borkowski, Clem Koshorek, Clem Labine, Bobo Newsom, Ted Lepcio, Mel Parnell, Billy Johnson, Howie Fox, Toby Atwell, Dale Mitchell, Bob Kennedy, Irv Noren, Jim Hearn, John Lipon, Gus Zernial, Johnny Klippstein, Bob DelGreco, Faye Throneberry, Frank Campos, Sherman Lollar, Maurice McDermott, Gerald Staley, Carl Scheib, Karl Drews, Gus Niarhos, Dave Philley, Earl Harrist, Roy Sievers, Del Rice, Dick Brodowski, Ed Yuhas, Tony Bartirome, Eddie Robinson, Joe Rossi, Mike Garcia, Howie Pollet, Bob Hooper, Willie Jones, Chuck Stobbs, William Kennedy, Don Kolloway, Cal Abrams, Dave Madison, Ted Wilks, Joe Astroth, Joe Nuxhall, John Antonelli, Herman Wehmeier, Jerry Priddy, George Spencer, Tommy Byrne, Dick Williams, Clint Courtney, Keith Thomas, Turk Lown, Gil Coan, Rube Walker, Ken Heintzelman, John Rutherford, Tommy Glaviano, Billy Pierce, Bob Schultz, Harry Dorish, Dom DiMaggio, Dick Groat, Bob Addis, Wayne Terwilliger, Vern Bickford, Fred Hatfield, Frank Shea, Bill Werle, Bill Glynn, Preston Ward, Ron Kline, Jim Dyck, Jim Waugh, Virgil Stallcup, Al Zarilla, Bob Hofman, Jim Pendleton, Charlie Bishop, Jim Fridley, Andy Carey, Wally Westlake, Mike Clark, Ed McGhee, Bob Keegan, Del Crandall, Forrest Main, Gordon Goldsberry, Paul LaPalme, Carl Sawatski, Cliff Fannin, Dick Bokelmann, Ed Bailey, Whitey Ford (HOF), Ray Scarborough, Jim Wilson, J.W. Porter, Jim Hughes, Murray Wall, Les Fusselman, Pete Runnels, Dick Kokos, John Hetki, Cal Hogue, Charles Bernier, Bob Boyd, Jim Gilliam, Joe Coleman

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. 
 

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Private Collection 

majority with nice color and presentation, occasional staining, edge or corner wear, centering - 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.