THE HEIRLOOM INDEX

The Journal · Notable Sales

Notable Sales — Spring 2026

A monthly look at the most significant results to cross the block — the cards in our orbit, and what the market said about them.

Honus Wagner — T206

An SGC Authentic example at Heritage — the highest price ever recorded for an SGC Wagner.

Michael Jordan — 1997 Fleer Ultra “Masterpiece” 1/1 (PSA 8)

Sold at Heritage on February 28, 2026 — the first one-of-one card ever made of Jordan.

Mickey Mantle — 1952 Topps #311 (PSA 8)

A new high-water mark for the grade, at Goldin.

Jackie Robinson — 1953 Topps (PSA 9)

Led REA’s Spring auction, shattering the prior record for the card.

Roberto Clemente — 1955 Topps #164 RC (PSA 8.5)

A record for the grade, also at REA’s Spring sale.

Shohei Ohtani — 2018 UD Goodwin Exquisite RC Auto /99 (PSA 7)

A measure of how quickly the modern two-way star’s market has matured.

Figures are public auction results, reported as realized prices (hammer plus buyer’s premium where stated). The Heirloom Index reports these for historical interest — they are descriptive, never advice.