Newly launched, the March 18th-26th MEARS Online Auction, www.mearsonlineauctions.com , continues to provide collectors with authentic memorabilia covering a wide variety of items. Highlights include a 1921-30 George "Babe" Ruth H&B Louisville Slugger Professional Model Game Used Bat, dubbed, "The Looey-Ville Trade bat" as it is rumored that the bat was obtained in a trade for a six pack of soda.
Bat collectors will also be excited about the 1922-26 "Shoeless" Joe Jackson Black Betsy H&B Game Used bat (MEARS A9) with provenance. This example is fresh to the hobby. There are a total of 36 game used bats rounding out the category.
Ruth also takes top billing in our autograph department. A newly discovered example of a 1920-27 Babe Ruth sweet spot (Ban Johnson) is offered along with a Ruth signed menu and the 1939 baseball centennial postage stamp. Teammate Lou Gehrig is featured in a strong pencil cut, and a hobby staple Ty Cobb signed check is also offered.
Our most popular feature continues to be rare images offered from "The Sporting News". Bearing the official hologram to document pedigree, these images capture Ruth, Cobb, Gehrig, Greenberg, DiMaggio & Monroe, and others. An ever growing collectible genre, this auction also offers original negatives, from which beautiful prints can still be produced.
A long time Milwaukee collector has consigned a near complete set (239/240) of 1940 Play Balls. Additional regional sets are offered.
Bidding continues until 9:00 CST on March 26th, 2011. The 15 minute rule then takes effect. Questions can be directed to info@mearsonlineauctions.com.