Honus Wagner T206 Tobacco Card (1909-1911)
The legendary T206 Honus Wagner card, produced 1909-1911 by the American Tobacco Company. Fewer than 60 are known to exist. Image: American Tobacco Company, Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain, pre-1928 publication) The Card The 1909-1911 T206 Honus Wagner is the most famous baseball card in the world. Issued in the American Tobacco Company’s T206 set, production […]
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 5711/1A (2006-2021)
A Patek Philippe Nautilus — the iconic Gerald Genta-designed sport watch. The reference 5711/1A discontinuation in 2021 sent prices surging to multiples of retail. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) The Reference The Patek Philippe Nautilus reference 5711/1A, produced from 2006 to 2021, became the defining luxury sport watch of the 21st century. Designed in homage […]
Apple-1 Computer (Steve Jobs / Steve Wozniak, 1976)
An original Apple-1 computer at the Smithsonian. Approximately 200 were produced; ~60 are known to survive today. Photo: Ed Uthman, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) The Machine The Apple-1, designed by Steve Wozniak and marketed by Steve Jobs in 1976, was Apple’s first product. Approximately 200 were assembled and sold; only 60-75 are believed to […]
Action Comics #1 (June 1938) — First Appearance of Superman
The June 1938 cover of Action Comics #1 — the first appearance of Superman and arguably the most valuable comic book ever published. Image: Action Comics #1 cover (DC Comics, June 1938). Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. The Book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938) is the most valuable comic book in the world. Published […]
Pikachu Illustrator Promotional Card (1998)
Pikachu — the iconic Pokémon featured on the 1998 Illustrator promotional card, the rarest and most valuable Pokémon card ever printed. Pikachu artwork © Nintendo / Game Freak / The Pokémon Company. Used here for editorial commentary on the rarity and value of the 1998 Pikachu Illustrator promotional card. No commercial use claimed. The Card […]
Rolex Submariner Reference 5513 (1962-1989)
The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 — produced 1962-1989, this no-date Submariner is among the most collectible vintage Rolex sport watches. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The Reference The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 had one of the longest production runs of any Rolex sport watch — from 1962 to 1989 — making it both the most attainable and […]
Air Jordan 1 “Chicago” Original (1985)
The Sneaker The 1985 Air Jordan 1 in the “Chicago” colorway (white/black/red) is the foundational sneaker of the Jordan brand and the modern sneaker collecting market. Released alongside the Bred and Royal colorways during Jordan’s rookie 1984-85 NBA season, original 1985 Chicagos are now museum-grade objects — and the modern reissues, while excellent, are not […]
1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card #57
The Card The 1986-87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan rookie card is the most iconic — and most counterfeited — basketball card of the modern era. Issued in 132-card Fleer base set during Jordan’s second NBA season, it captures a then-22-year-old Bulls guard mid-takeoff in a red home jersey. Identifying Features Front: Red, white, and blue […]
Wimbledon 1980 Borg vs McEnroe Final Programme
The 1980 Wimbledon final — one of the greatest matches in tennis history What it is The 1980 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final between Björn Borg and John McEnroe is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis matches ever played.
WrestleMania III 1987 Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant Original Poster
WrestleMania III — defining moment in pro wrestling history What it is WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987 at the Pontiac Silverdome in front of 93,173 fans, featured Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant as the main event.