Rockhurst Auctions
Timed Auction

May 28 Sports & Americana

Sat, May 23, 2026 07:00AM EDT - Thu, May 28, 2026 10:30PM EDT
Lot 585

1954 <em>Sports Illustrated</em> First Issue - High Grade Copy - with Original Pictorial Mailing Envelope

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$431.25
Sold Price includes BP

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Offered is the a copy of August 16, 1954, first issue of Sports Illustrated. The magazine is accompanied by its orignial pictorial envelope. The 1954 Topps baseball card foldout remains intact, as well. The magazine measures 8 ? x 11 ? inches and presents with only the most minor corner and binding edge wear, and very little distress on the front and back cover. The slightest discoloration in the upper right. Near Mint condition. The envelope presents with moderate toning and expectec wear from mail handling. Minor paper loss along the bottom with small tears to the envelope flap. Very Good to Excellent condition.

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