Cardboard Treasures: The Stories Behind the Most Coveted Baseball Cards of All Time
Jan 2027 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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296
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A fascinating deep-dive into 50 of the most valuable baseball cards in history
In July of 2000, a rare Honus Wagner trading card became the first to net more than $1 million at auction. The transaction signified a dramatic shift within the world of sports collectibles. What had once been considered a casual pastime had grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
In Cardboard Treasures: The Stories Behind the Most Coveted Baseball Cards of All Time, Jonathan Weeks provides an in-depth exploration of the most sought-after baseball cards in history. Beginning with a general history of the origin of baseball cards and an introduction into how cards are appraised, Weeks then digs into the stories of the cards and the players themselves. Ranging from the 1887-1890 Cap Anson N172 card to the Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle, Cardboard Treasures features fascinating stories and unique details that will captivate collectors and non-collectors alike.
In July of 2000, a rare Honus Wagner trading card became the first to net more than $1 million at auction. The transaction signified a dramatic shift within the world of sports collectibles. What had once been considered a casual pastime had grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry.
In Cardboard Treasures: The Stories Behind the Most Coveted Baseball Cards of All Time, Jonathan Weeks provides an in-depth exploration of the most sought-after baseball cards in history. Beginning with a general history of the origin of baseball cards and an introduction into how cards are appraised, Weeks then digs into the stories of the cards and the players themselves. Ranging from the 1887-1890 Cap Anson N172 card to the Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle, Cardboard Treasures features fascinating stories and unique details that will captivate collectors and non-collectors alike.
A fascinating deep-dive into 50 of the most valuable baseball cards in history
In July of 2000, a rare Honus Wagner trading card became the first to net more than $1 million at auction. The transaction signified a dramatic shift within the world of sports collectibles. What had once been conside...
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About the author
Jonathan Weeks is the author of several sports histories and two novels. His baseball books include Shocktober: The Biggest Upsets in World Series History, Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them, and the Yankee Icon Trilogy (Lore of the Bambino, The Legend of the Mick, and Tales of the Yankee Clipper). He lives in northern New York.
Jonathan Weeks is the author of several sports histories and two novels. His baseball books include Shocktober: The Biggest Upsets in World Series History, Baseball's Dynasties and the Players Who Built Them, and the Yankee Icon Trilogy (Lore of the Bambino, The Legend of the Mick, and Tales of t...
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