A supremely rare 1913 Honus Wagner card from the Voskamp’s Coffee set is gearing up to steal the spotlight in an upcoming sports memorabilia auction. This elusive card, exclusively issued in Pittsburgh where the legendary shortstop made his mark, is a treasure trove for collectors eager to add a piece of baseball history to their collections.
Clean Sweep Auctions has eagerly announced that their September auction will showcase the coveted 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card. These cards were originally included in packages of coffee and tea by the local company Voskamp’s Coffee, making them exceedingly rare over the past century. Recently graded by the Professional Sports Authenticator at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, this Wagner card is only the third Voskamp’s Wagner to receive a PSA grading, with just four examples graded by SGC to date.
This event marks a rare opportunity for collectors, as it has been since 2017 that a Voskamp’s Wagner card has appeared in a public auction, making this a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire one of the most sought-after pieces in the sports memorabilia hobby.
The auction doesn’t stop at the iconic Honus Wagner card; it boasts a remarkable assortment of vintage baseball cards and memorabilia that will captivate collectors’ attention. Some of the highlights include two 1887 N172 Old Judge cards featuring Hall of Famers Mike “King” Kelly and Harry Wright, an E102 Ty Cobb graded PSA 2 (mk), a T206 Ty Cobb with a graded PSA 1.5, a Cy Young Portrait card graded PSA 5, and a variety of pre-war treasures like P2 Sweet Caporal pins and E103 Williams Caramel Ty Cobb.
Moreover, the auction features a nearly complete 1947-66 Exhibit set, a 1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio graded SGC 5, and a 1955 Topps baseball complete set with a BVG 7 Roberto Clemente rookie card, among other significant offerings.
For autograph enthusiasts, a standout piece is the nearly complete autographed 1952 Bowman Baseball set, with individual cards of Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays up for grabs. Basketball fans can look forward to iconic cards of Michael Jordan, including a PSA 6 1984-85 Star and a PSA 8 1986-87 Fleer. Football collectors will not be disappointed either, with sets and Bart Starr cards ranging from his 1957 rookie to his 1971 Topps issue.
In addition to cards, the auction features captivating memorabilia items such as a Walter Johnson single-signed baseball, a 1933 New York Yankees team-signed baseball with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig signatures, a signed Roger Maris rookie card, and unique collectibles like Joe Tinker and Brooklyn Dodgers pennants from the early 1900s, historic tickets and programs dating back to 1905, and a selection of boxing cards and memorabilia.
Steve Verkman of Clean Sweep Auctions sums it up best, stating, “This auction presents perhaps the most eclectic mix of items we’ve ever assembled.” From vintage cards to significant memorabilia, this auction caters to collectors of all preferences, offering a wide range of items to pique the interests of sports enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
With the inclusion of the prized 1913 Voskamp’s Coffee Honus Wagner card, this September auction promises to be a momentous occasion celebrating the rich tapestry of sports history preserved through these timeless collectibles.
