MVPs in multiple pop culture categories drove in $2.57M total at Hake’s 

James M. Cox and Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1920 jugate button, 1-inch diameter, believed to have been a salesman’s sample. One of only six of its type known to exist, this button was the crown jewel of the legendary John Hilhouse collection. Sold for $100,300 against an estimate of $35,000-$50,000

YORK, Pa. – Hake’s served up a pop culture feast at their March 21-22 Premier Auction, with one exciting rarity after another eliciting pre-sale comments like, “I’ve never seen one of those in the marketplace before” or “I never even knew that piece existed.” Closing at $2,570,000 inclusive of buyer’s premium, the two-day event was led by heavy hitters from the baseball, political memorabilia, Star Wars, comic art and vintage toy categories. Many items powered past their high estimates, and some set new world auction records along the way.

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Bruneau delivers choice comics, MTG cards and more, Oct. 15

Copy of Marvel Comics’ ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #31 from Dec. 1965, graded CGC 8.5, featuring the first appearance of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn, estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Copy of Marvel Comics’ ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #31 from Dec. 1965, graded CGC 8.5, featuring the first appearance of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn, estimated at $2,000-$3,000
Copy of Marvel Comics’ ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ #31 from Dec. 1965, graded CGC 8.5, featuring the first appearance of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn, estimated at $2,000-$3,000

CRANSTON, R.I. – A 1993 factory-sealed Magic: The Gathering Beta Edition starter deck, a copy of Marvel Comics’ X-Men #1 from 1963 graded CGC 5.0, and an estate-fresh collection of 73 1929 Kashin Publications R316 baseball cards, including Babe Ruth, will all come up for bid in Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Fall Comic, TCG & Toy auction on Saturday, October 15. The 246-lot auction will begin at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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