Fall 2018 - Item detail

1962-1964 Complete Auravision Record Collection (24) with 20 Signed Examples Including Mantle (Twice), Maris, Mays, and Koufax

Sold For:
$1,140
Year:
1962
Auction:
2018 Fall
Lot #:
1587
Category:
Autographed Baseballs/Flats/Photos
Complete collection of 1962 (eight total) and 1964 (sixteen total) Auravision Records, with twenty of the twenty-four having been signed by the respective player on the front. Unless otherwise noted, all of the signatures have been scripted in either blue or black Sharpie and grade "9" or "10." The four records that are NOT signed are the 1962 Roger Maris and the 1964 Pete Ward, Ken Boyer, and Bob Allison. The signed examples, by year, are as follows: 1962: Mantle, Banks, Colavito, Gentile, Ford, Mays, and Spahn. 1964: Mantle, Spahn, Maris (red ink, grading "7"), Mays (signature grades "7," slight brushing), Koufax, Colavito, Gentile, Ford, Banks, Drysdale, Kaline, Mazeroski, and F. Robinson. Also included in this collection is another 1962 Mantle stat back with his height listed incorrectly ("6.0" instead of "5.11"). Most of the records display light-to-moderate corner wear and the collection is in Excellent condition overall. Total: 25 Auravision records (7 from the 1962 issues, including Mantle back variation, and 16 from the 1964 issue; 20 of the records are signed). Auction LOA from James Spence/JSA. Pre-certified by Steve Grad and Brian Sobrero/Beckett Authentication Services. Reserve $300. Estimate (open).