This is the May 2014 issue of SMR (Sports Market Report) magazine, presented as "The Official PSA and PSA/DNA Certified Price Guide." The cover features a classic illustration of a vintage baseball player in a "BOSTON" jersey, batting on a field with other players, evoking early baseball history. The issue is Vol. 237 and was priced at $10.00 U.S. when new. The cover also advertises the "SPRING 2014 AUCTION" for sports cards and non-sports cards, with information on consignments.
The back cover features a prominent advertisement for the "Babe Ruth 100th Anniversary Auction" by Goldin Auctions, scheduled for July 11th-13th, 2014. This advertisement highlights their search for Babe Ruth and NY Yankees consignments, including key items from legendary players like Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Maris, along with various Babe Ruth memorabilia such as game-worn items, signed documents, awards, and original photographs. This vintage sports market report is a valuable historical record for collectors interested in baseball memorabilia, pricing trends, and auction history.