TO MY FELLOW HOBBYISTS, With our first auction of the year now behind us, we embark on Round 2 for 2009. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the T206 set, our current auction features a completely SGC graded base set missing only the “Big 4.” The Plank and Magie are offered as well. Our much-discussed innovation of a “tiered buyer's premium” was met with mostly positive comments, so we are sticking with it. It really does put more money in the consignors' pocket for high-end items and saves money for bidders as well. We, as always, welcome your feedback, which keeps us focused and committed to bringing you the best auction in all facets. Our team at Huggins and Scott has once again assembled a fantastic array of rare, unusual and one-of-a-kind items for this sale. Dave Stoddard continues to outdo himself, adding new features that keep our site simple and user friendly. Our head writer Kevin Heffner has added yet another writer to his staff, Randy (Country) Curtis, who joins Mark Raines, James Feagin, and Matt Flores as the pen and ink, while Collin Corbin and his staff have again treated us to some stunning images. Mark Spinrad and Jamey Austin have swept the catalog for #@%#”s, while Josh Wulkan and Stefan Wisinski have given Mike and Sally Henry the “canvas and paint” they need for them to create another masterpiece. Kris Fraley did another amazing job, sending out almost 1400 lots in a safe and timely manner. Great job, Kris!! Barry Malkin's eagle eyes have once again spotted some high-grade gems!! Our constantly growing nationwide staff of consignor reps (now at 35 strong), led by the tireless Steve Dickler, have gathered another fine assortment of “goodies.” Should you have items or an entire collection you are thinking about selling, a full list of our well-quali- fied reps, along with their contact info, is available in this catalog. Call them. You'll be surprised how much money we can get for you and how fast!!! The ladies of Huggins and Scott Auctions: Nancy, Janet, Stef, Kristie, Brooke, Greta, Gail and Allison always get their own “Paragraph of Thanks” for putting up with our late hours and countless phone calls. Our final and foremost thanks always goes out to our consignors and bidders. From A to Z in both categories you continue to amaze us with the material you turn up and the integrity with which you conduct yourselves in all aspects of our dealings. The friendships we have made out of the trust you have placed in us are immeasurable, and for that we are always grateful. I hope you enjoy our latest catalog, and feel free to call us anytime with questions, comments or suggestions. Good Luck President Huggins and Scott Auctions 900 Silver Spring Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910 Toll free: 1-866-462-2273 Locally: 301-608-0355 DAY 1 LOT CATEGORIES: DAY 2 LOTS CATEGORIES: AUTOGRAPHS: AUTOGRAPHS: Baseballs: 266-303 Baseballs: 1048-1077 BASEBALL: BASEBALL: Bats: 304-322 Bats: 1078-1095 “The Monster”: 1 Cards, Postcards, Index Cards, Cuts: 323-362 “Beautiful Babe” 831 Cards, Postcards, Index Cards, Cuts: 1096-1123 “2 of the Big 4”:2-3 Photographs, Flats, Jerseys, etc…:363-413 “Marvelous Mick” 832 Photographs, Flats, Jerseys, etc…:1124-1170 Graded Cards: 4-57 FOOTBALL: 414-522 Graded Cards: 833-899 FOOTBALL: 1171-1248 Regionals Issues: 900-909 Regionals Issues: 58-63 BASKETBALL: 523-558 BASKETBALL: 1249-1274 M101-1 Sporting News: 64-83 Vintage Ungraded Singles & Lots: 910-926 HOCKEY: 559-586 BOXING: 1275-1298 Vintage Ungraded Singles & Lots: 84-97 Sets and Near Sets: 927-945 MODERN INSERTS: 1299-1310 Sets and Near Sets: 98-124 OTHER SPORTS: 587-603 Ungraded Singles & Lots: 946-965 Ungraded Singles & Lots: 125-151 MODERN INSERTS: 604-677 Unopened: 966-976 MULTI-SPORT: 1311-1334 TREASURE CHESTS: 1335-1350 Unopened: 152-171 MULTI-SPORT: 678-702 Memorabilia: 977-998 Memorabilia: 172-207 Publications & Tickets: 999-1006 AMERICANA: 1351-1376 AMERICANA : 703-725 Publications & Tickets: 208-219 Game-Used: 1007-1047 FABULOUS 15: 1377-1457 Game-Used: 220-265 FABULOUS 15: 726-830 LAST MINUTE ADDITIONS: 1458-1557 elcome to Huggins and Scott snipers, as once you bid the clock resets for 30 minutes even if you MORE ABOUT OUR AUCTION Auctions, the Nation's fastest grow- bid with 1 second left. Also, it allows people to know they have won 1) All items are sold to the highest bidder. an item without having to wait for every item in the auction to close. W ing Sports & Americana Auction 2) 2) Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax - REVOLUTIONARY House. With this catalog, we are presenting We are sure that once you read and use this bidder-friendly Auction AUCTION CONCEPT! We are pleased to present our new buyer's another extensive list of sports cards and memo- Ending style, you'll appreciate, as we do, that it is just “a better premium policy, designed to save bidders money and get more money mousetrap.” However should you have any questions about this pro- for our consignors. We now have a graduated rate for our buyer's pre- rabilia, plus an array of historically significant cedure, PLEASE call us on our local or toll free number. mium. The more an item sells for, the less percentage the buyer will Americana items. We hope you enjoy this. pay. Based on the hammer price of the item, there will be a decreasing percentage added to the final price for the winning bidder. Please see BIDDING INCREMENTS: the chart below; feel free to call or email us with any questions. VERY IMPORTANT: DUE TO SIZE CONSTRAINTS AND If the current bid is: The Bid increment is THE COST FACTOR IN THE PRINT VERSION OF MOST CATALOGS, WE ARE UNABLE TO INCLUDE ALL PICTURES AND ELAB- $50 - $249 $10.00 ORATE DESCRIPTIONS ON EVERY SINGLE LOT IN THE AUCTION. HOWEVER, OUR WEBSITE HAS NO LIMITATIONS, SO WE $250 - $499 $25.00 NEW BUYERS HAVE ADDED MANY MORE PHOTOS AND A MUCH MORE ELABORATE DESCRIPTION ON VIRTUALLY EVERY ITEM ON OUR $500 - $999 $50.00 PREMIUM RATES WEBSITE. WELL WORTH CHECKING OUT IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT A LOT! $1,000 - $2,499 $100.00 $2,500 - $4,999 $250.00 HAMMER PRICE BUYERS PREMIUM WEBSITE: WWW.HUGGINSANDSCOTT.COM ADDED TO THAT PRICE $5,000 - $9,999 $500.00 Under $1,300 17 1/2% $10,000 - $24,999 $1,000.00 Here's how we are running our May 27-28, 2009 auction: hours of the auction on both nights, without the possibility of being $1,300-$4,999 15% BIDDING BEGINS: shutout. $25,000 - $49,999 $2,500.00 $5,000-$9,999 12 1/2% SUNDAY May 10, 2009 at 4:00pm EST $50,000 - $99,999 $5,000.00 $10,000-$24,999 10% STEP 2) Extended Bidding Session $100,000 - $249,999 $10,000.00 $25,000-$47,999 7 1/2% Our auction was designed years ago and still remains geared toward Between 9:00 pm and 11:00 pm is our “extended bidding session”. $250,000 - $499,999 $25,000.00 $50,000 and up 5% affordable vintage items for the serious collector. We describe and This period of bidding is getting you ready for the end. You are wel- THIS IS A "PER-ITEM" CHARGE photograph each item in the most clear and easy to understand way come to continue placing bids on any item that you have previously 3) Shipping - Is the buyer's responsibility. We will work with you on possible. However, WE LOVE QUESTIONS! Call us anytime locally bid on, but you may not jump in on a new item during this time. A few examples for those of you that may not understand: larger lots to find the best way. All items must be fully paid for, at 301-608-0355 or toll free at 1-866-462-2273. Always leave a mes- including shipping and insurance, before they will be sent out. We sage if you get our machine. It's always the first thing we check every- STEP 3) Unique Auction Ending Style a) If an item has an opening bid of $200 and does not have a bid, you strongly encourage any local bidders to pick up their winnings at our day. Now adopted by most major auction houses; You're Welcome! can click on the drop box and you have the option at bidding $200, Office or at the House of Cards. Years ago, for some unknown reason, most other auction houses $210, $220, $230, $240, $250, $275, $300, $325, $350, $375, REGISTRATION: adopted the procedure to end entire auctions all at one time. Our $400, $425, $450, $475, $500, $550, $600 and so on. 4) Return Policy - ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS! We have conserva- You must pre-register to bid. You can do this over the phone on our way is much more bidder friendly. Here's how it works: Bidders have tively graded most items, however we strongly encourage you to ask specific questions or better yet, come view the items you are interested toll free number (1-866-462-2273) or online at www.hugginsand- our catalog for roughly two weeks prior to the auction's end, giving b) If an item's bid currently stands at $1800, your options for bidding in. If you are unsure of anything, ask, then bid. We reserve the right are $1900, $2000, $2100, $2200, $2300, $2400, $2500, $2750, scott.com.