Featured Items (Auction of November 15th, 2008)       Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price   81 Significant 1968 Thurman Munson Binghamton Triplets first professional baseball player contract. Original two page foldout player agreement issued to 21 year old Thurman Munson as his first professional baseball contract. The contract called for Munson to play on the Binghamton club of the National Association for a salary of $500.00. The interior has several handwritten addendums including provisions for a $45,000 signing bonus. Signed at the bottom of the second interior page by Munson in his early full name signature style, Munson's father, and a Binghamton official. The lot also includes a New York Yankees Inc. paystub which was once attached to Munson's original $22,500 signing bonus. After graduating from Kent State, Thurman Munson rose quickly within the baseball world. During a championship season with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod league, Munson hit for an incredible .420 batting average and was selected by the Yankees as the fourth pick in the first round of the 1968 draft. Very desirable and important player contract dating to the very inception of Munson's professional baseball career. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)   101 New York Yankees batting helmet attributed to Thurman Munson c.1975. Professional model New York Yankees batting helmet was obtained directly by the father of the consignor during the second game of a double header played at Comiskey Park in Chicago between the Yankees and White Sox in the mid to late 1970s. According to the consignor, his mother and father were seated in the first row of seats on the field level between the visitors dugout (Yankees) and home plate on the third base line. Munson had struck out several times in Game 1 and had grown rather surly. Upon striking out again in Game 2, he angrily removed this helmet on his way back toward the dugout and hurled it toward the Yankees on-deck circle. The helmet skidded and bounced up and over the wall, landing in the lap of the consignor's father and the helmet has remained within the family as a treasured heirloom ever since. Manufactured by the American Baseball Cap company, fiberglass helmet has the manufacturer's sticker on the interior noting size "7". An additional sticker from the KM Pro Cap Co. is present as well. MunsonÆs number "15" is written in period black marker on the top interior pad, showing appropriate shadowing from age, wear and sweat. It is important to note that Hunt Auctions recently sold the majority of Thurman Munson's personal memorabilia collection on behalf of the Munson estate in the July, 2008 MLB Live Auction at DHL All-Star FanFest with the balance of the collection being offered in this auction. Numerous Munson game used items and other personal effects from the Munson collection, including bats, cleats, undershirts, batting gloves, travel suitcases, and most notably Munson's Yankees cap were similarly marked with his number "15" in what we believe to be the same hand as this helmet. The exterior shell of the helmet shows extensive wear with scuffing throughout the black painted surface, and exhibits cracks at the back, left, and front next to the original painted on "NY" logo. There is a chip to the front of the brim as well. The helmet retains excellent display quality and exudes the aura of the rough and tumble Yankees Captain with the heart of gold. Batting helmets are among the scarcest and most difficult pieces of game used equipment to obtain. This is a rare and important Munson artifact that has never before been offered publicly. Includes a family letter of provenance and LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $21,000.00   102 Fine Thurman Munson single signed baseball. Clean white Cronin AL ball signed on a side panel in black ink. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Ball itself is unused and remarkably clean with only a few miniscule scattered flecks of soiling. High grade Munson single signed baseballs are very desirable, seldom entering the marketplace given his tragic death in 1979. This is among the finest specimens weÆve handled. Includes LOA from JSA: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $5,500.00   107 1978 Thurman Munson road jersey. Grey knit jersey with "New York" lettering across the front and #15 on the reverse. "Munson 78 1" is chain stitched onto a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson mfg. tag remaining affixed to the tail front. The jersey was obtained in the period from a team source and appears to have a team replacement of the "New York" lettering across the front. Very strong use is evident throughout including heavy wash wear/puckering to the #15 on the back and appropriate age toning to the surface area. The shoulder areas each exhibit light evidence where Munson's chest protector strappings would have made contact. Very fine Munson game shirt dating to the pinnacle season of his storied, but tragically short, career. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($20,000.00-$30,000.00) $20,000.00   108 1983 Ron Guidry New York Yankees road jersey. Grey knit jersey retains its original "New York" lettering across the front with #49 on the reverse. "Guidry 83 2" is chain stitched onto a strip tag inside the collar with Wilson mfg. tag remaining affixed to the tail front. The jersey exhibits fine use and wash wear notably to the lettering and numerals. Front of the jersey has some staining whcih appears to be from both game use and non game wear. Signed by Guidry across the front in black sharpie, "Louisiana Lightning Ron Guidry". Guidry was without question one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1970-80s era compiling an impressive record of 170-91 during a 13 year career with the Yankees. His number "49" was retired by the Yankees in 2003 and he remains today one of the more beloved players from those great Yankees teams of the late 1970s. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (jersey) and JSA (autograph): EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $5,000.00   120 1993 Philadelphia Phillies National League Champions ring. Very large and ornate ring presented to the 1993 NL Champion Phila. Phillies who were ultimately defeated in a very dramatic World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Top of the ring has a baseball diamond pattern with multiple inset diamonds and gemstones inclusive of a central diamond. "Phillies National League Champions" lettering encircles the top. Side panels respectively display the Phillies logo and the final tally against the Atlanta Braves of 4 games to 2 games in the NLCS. Interior ring band is marked Balfour 10K. Rare and desirable championship ring dating to one of only four franchise World Series appearances. Size 15: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,100.00   150 Outstanding Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1940s. Cream colored Harridge AL baseball signed across the sweet spot in thick black fountain pen. Signature displays boldly rating 8 out of 10 with a slight smudge to the “t” in “Ruth”. The ball is predominantly free from significant wear with only a few small, scattered blemishes. Among the more visually impressive Ruth singles we’ve handled which was recently discovered in the Boston area and is being offered publicly for the first time. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: NM ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $14,000.00   187 Frank Chance auto. cut signature. 2 ½”x4” section of unlined paper signed Frank L. Chance. Black fountain pen signature rates 8-9 out of 10. The piece has been affixed to a more rigid paper backing. Best known as the first baseman in theTinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double play combination made famous in the 1910 poem by Franklin P. Adams of the “New York Evening Mail,” Chance was a skillful fielder and hitter, yet he earned special recognition as the Chicago Cubs' inspirational player-manager. He guided the Cubs dynasty, winning four pennants in five years (1906-1910). Chance’s untimely death in 1924 makes his autograph a significant rarity and the key to collectors completing the desirable Tinker to Evers to Chance combination. Finest exemplar of this tough HOF'er that we have handled. Includes LOA from JSA: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $10,500.00   188 Significant Babe Ruth photograph by Charles Conlon c.1927. Offered is the quintessential image of Babe Ruth as captured by legendary photographic artist Charles Martin Conlon. The original sepia tone image measures 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" and simply exudes the hallmarks of Conlon's greatest works with regard to clarity, contrast, tonality, and composition. The photo is identified and signed by Conlon on the back in period pencil, "Babe Ruth: Eddie Crum made this picture without any help, November 24, 1933 Chas. M. Conlon". Condition of the photo is nearly flawless remaining in nearly as printed original condition. Regarded by many as Conlon's finest image of Babe Ruth, the offered photograph has been utilized to produce countless residual products and advertisements inclusive of the 1933 Goudey baseball card and premium card issues. A rendering of this image is featured in "Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon" by McCabe and McCabe on page #99. With regard to rarity, condition, image quality, hand signed identification by Conlon, and impeccable direct provenance we feel very confident in describing the offered image as one of, if not the finest, of its type to have been offered at public auction: NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $20,000.00   210 1926 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Johnson AL baseball featuring (27) signatures of the 1926 AL Champion New York Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Ruether, Koenig, Ward, Paschal, Adams, Dugan, Shocker, Beall, Jones, Collins, Skiff, Severeid, Braxton, Merkle, McQuaid, Lazzeri, Combs, Gazella, Bengough, Carlysle, Hoyt, Thomas, Muesel, Pennock and Shawkey. Signatures range from 2-7 out of 10, averaging 5 out of 10, with Ruth among the stronger examples. The ball itself shows minimal handling wear with light soiling and bold stampings. Several printed notations on the ball include “World Series St. Louis, Mo.”, “1926”, “Win Oct. 6,7”, “Oct. 5,6,7” and “World Series” on the sweet spot above Ruth’s signature and “3 home runs in one game Wed. Oct. 6 – 1926” below. 1926 Yankees team auto. baseballs are among the more desired and difficult to obtain from the 1920s glory years. Adding to the importance of this ball is the fact that it originates from the collection of Pat Collins, a player on this historic team. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Collins family: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: range GD-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,250.00   251 Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1940s. Cream colored W.Harridge AL baseball signed across the sweet spot in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 7 out of 10. The ball appears unused and clean with solid Reach stampings and no blemishes. Very fine examplar with a high grade signature on a notably clean baseball. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: EX/MT-NM, Signature: NM ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $13,000.00   252 Babe Ruth auto. oversized photograph c.1940s. Fine quality matte finish image of this familiar portrait measuring 11"x14" is seldom seen in this size. Ruth has added a flawless salutation and signature “Sincerely Babe Ruth” to the lower right background area in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Very subtle area of surface irregularity positioned in the background area above the signature suggests some possible minimal surface restoration which does not affect the signature nor display qualitites. Overall, the presentation quality of the piece is simply majestic. The photo itself has minimal handling wear and exceptional aesthetics. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA (auto. grade: 9): Photo: EX-MT (With note to surface irregularity), Signature: NM-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $10,500.00   257 1934 Tour of Japan team auto. baseball. Lt. to moderately soiled Harridge AL ball signed by (19) members of the U.S. All-Star team which toured Japan and the Orient in 1934. Players include Ruth, Foxx, Gehrig, Mack (manager), Gehringer, Averill, O'Doul, Hayes, Gomez, Whitehill, Miller, Warstler, McNair, Schroeder (trainer), Ebling, Quinn, Brown, Cascarella and Moe Berg who also served the United Stated as a military spy. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10, averaging 6. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-NM ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) $4,600.00   260 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Spalding brand "King of the Diamond" model baseball signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen. Large signature rates 6 out of 10 remaining fully legible. The ball itself has some general wear and light soiling but remains fairly bright. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $7,500.00   263 Fine Babe Ruth 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers road uniform. Towards the tail end of his epic career with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's determination to become a major league manager prompted him to turn down an offer from the organization to manage their top minor league team, the Newark Bears. Instead, in the spring of 1935, he joined the worst team in the National League, the Boston Braves, as an "assistant manager" and active player, lured by unsubstantiated overtures that he might become their manager in the next season. As a player he was all but finished; however, on May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Ruth showed one last glimpse of his former greatness. That afternoon, he hit three home runs; the last one was the first ball ever to be hit completely out of that park. As the Pirates players simply stood and watched it disappear behind the stands, the crowd of 10,000 let loose a mighty roar as the old slugger hobbled around the bases. When he rounded third, the pitcher, Guy Bush, tipped his cap to the Babe, who smiled and saluted back. It was the last home run he would ever hit, number 714. At that point in baseball history, no other player had ever hit even half as many. It was a record that would stand for nearly four decades. A week later, Ruth announced his retirement from baseball, leaving behind the game he had almost single handedly restored to glory, with enduring hope that someday he’d be called upon to return as a big league manager. The closest Babe Ruth ever came to realizing his managerial dream came three years later when he returned to New York as a coach with the Dodgers in 1938. Ruth’s hope was renewed briefly, as he proudly donned this Brooklyn uniform, hoping to parlay the position into something bigger. During his first and only return to Major League baseball after his official retirement in 1935, Ruth was a tremendous drawing card for the talent starved Dodgers, and the Brooklyn front office made sure he kept a very high profile. Not only was Ruth appointed first base coach, (where the fans would be sure to see him throughout the entire game), but he was also ordered to take pre-game batting practice with the club so the fans could once again witness the “Sultan of Swat” hitting a few balls out of the park. In spite of the “side show” atmosphere, Ruth clung to hope. But when the club’s managerial post opened the next year Leo Durocher was appointed the job, and Ruth wasn’t re-hired. He hung up his Brooklyn Dodgers uniform after one season. This would be the last baseball uniform he would ever wear as a professional. From the day Ruth last removed it until the day he died, he waited and waited for a call from some team, any team, to become a major league manager. It was a call that would never come. Ruth’s last major league road uniform, from his lone season with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1938, consists of his heavy grey flannel Spalding jersey and matching pants, both of which feature Ruth's full name in chain stitch near the manufacturers tagging. The shirt retains its blue Dodgers team name across the front, and Ruth's uniform number "35" on the back. Small "38" year designation is chain stitched on the back of the interior tail, which also retains custom lacing, which allowed Ruth to keep his shirt neatly tucked into his pants. The left sleeve displays its original 1939 World's Fair patch. The jersey remains in completely original condition exhibiting light to moderate use and wash wear appropriate for Ruth's position as first base coach. The offered Babe Ruth uniform numbers as one of only a handful of surviving exemplars, all of which rank at the pinnacle of the most elite historical baseball collections. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions and MEARS Authentication (Graded A10): EX ($150,000.00-$200,000.00) $270,000.00   264 Highly significant and rare New York Yankees 1923 World Series gold pocket watch presented to Yankees catcher Wally Schang. Commemorating the Yankee’s first World Championship in franchise history, team owner Jacob Ruppert and the Commissioner's office spared no expense in recognizing their players' efforts. This rare 14k gold Gruen Pentagon watch (manufactured by the renowned Gruen Watch Company) features a Precision-grade “Verithin” movement, as noted on the face. The reverse displays an engraved baseball scene and is lettered “Yankees – World Champions 1923.” The back of the watchcase opens up to reveal the engraved inscription “Presented by Baseball Commissioner To Walter Schang.” A watch was the standard presentation piece awarded by teams in honor of winning the World Series in the 1920s and before, making this the equivalent of a World Series ring. The first World Series ring ever presented by any team was the Giants in 1922; the first World Series ring presented by the Yankees was in 1927. The watch remains in working order and in superb original condition. A scarce and historically significant piece of Yankees history representing the dawn of the greatest dynasty in sports history occurring in the inaugural season of “The House That Ruth Built”: EX-MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $16,500.00   265 1934 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Babe Ruth "Home Run Special" ball signed by (25) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Dickey, Gomez, Ruffing, and Combs. Sigs. range from 6-9 out of 10 with the majority on the higher end of the range and only a few in the lower range. Ruth and Gehrig are among the most prominent, each rating 7-8 out of 10, with Ruth appearing on the sweet spot and Gehrig appearing over the manufacturerÆs stamping. McCarthy, Fletcher, and Grimes are clubhouse signed. The balls appears unused showing only moderate handling wear with no distracting blemishes. A visually impressive specimen from RuthÆs final season in Yankees pinstripes. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $8,000.00   266 Rare Lou Gehrig single signed baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed on the sweet spot by Gehrig in blue fountain pen. Signature has some fading but remains clearly visible rating 4-5 out of 10. Ball itself has some light soiling and minimal general handling wear. Gehrig single signed baseballs are among the toughest of all deceased HOF'ers with sweet spot exemplars rarely becoming available. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: VG ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $0.00   280 Exceptional Jackie Robinson professional model baseball bat c.1950-51. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2"" long and weighs 35.4oz. The bat exhibits wonderful evidence of use inclusive of multiple ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, cleat marks, and small area of grain separation at back of barrel. Model number S100 is stamped on knob end. The history of the offered bat begins with Thomas Michael "Buckshot" Brown. From 1943 through 1945, Brooklyn Dodgers star shortstop Pee Wee Reese served in the U.S. military during World War II. In order to fill Reese's spot, the Dodgers called up Tommy Brown from the Minor Leagues as a utility infielder in 1944. Brown remained with the team until 1951 and became friendly with teammate Jackie Robinson during that time. According to family history, when Brown was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1951, Robinson presented the offered bat to Brown indicating to him that, "...it was his lucky bat and he wanted him to have it." The bat has remained in the Brown family since that time until its current offering and is one of the finest of its type to have entered the marketplace with special note to its unimpeachable provenance. Jackie Robinson epitomizes the very essence of the phrase "changing history". His path to immortality was filled with adversity, challenges, rewards, defeats, and ultimately success as he became the first African American player in the history of Major League baseball. Robinson entered the game of baseball some 60 years ago, which does not seem significantly far in the past, that is, unless one considers the dramatic social and political changes that have occurred since. Timeless baseball artifact which is being offered to the public for the first time from the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, letter of provenance from the family of Tommy Brown, and a copy of a Brooklyn Dodgers team photograph which pictures both Brown and Robinson: EX ($40,000.00-$50,000.00) $34,000.00   379 Fine Mickey Mantle professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.6oz. The bat shows exceptional use inclusive of ball marks on multiple barrel areas, stitching impressions, rack marks, and general use. The handle has a minor crack which has been professionally restored and there is a minor area of checking to the back of the barrel which has been reinforced. B220 model number is stamped on the knob end along with faded period "7" written in black marker. The offered bat originates from the family of a former New York Yankees batboy and is being offered for the first time publicly. Very strong example dating to the pinnacle of Mantle's storied career which is among the finest we have handled with regard to condition, use characteristics, and direct provenance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance: EX ($15,000.00-$25,000.00) $15,000.00   384 Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron auto. baseball. Lightly toned J.C. Higgins "X-Pert Official League" baseball signed across the sweet spot by Babe Ruth. The blue ink signature is, without question, one of the boldest that we have encountered in our 17 year history rating 10 out of 10. Notably, Ruth signed the ball with a deep blue ballpoint ink pen supplied by the original recipient. Faintly visible under the "B" in Babe is the shadow of an initial "B" as Ruth had begun to sign in a lighter green fountain pen that was supplanted by the aforementioned blue ballpoint pen. The recipient subsequently obtained Hank Aaron's signature on another side panel in blue ink rating 7 out of 10. The ball itself has some general light toning presenting very well. The J.C. Higgins stampings were traced in blue ink by the young man who had originally received the ball, and do not affect the display qualities of either signature. The history of the baseball can be traced to early summer of 1947 in Miami, Florida. Along with his Little League teammates, a young man participated in an end of the season dinner at a cafeteria in North Miami where Babe Ruth was in attendance. The boys each were given the opportunity to have something signed by the Babe and the offered signed ball has been in his possession ever since. Absolutely stunning visual example with an unimproveable autograph. Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the original recipient: Ball: EX, Ruth signature: MT, Aaron signature: EX-EX/MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $9,500.00   442 Professional model baseman's mitt with attribution to Lou Gehrig c.1931-39. James Barton (1890-1962) was born in New York to parents who were Vaudeville actors, and began acting himself at the tender age of four. Barton would go on to star in dozens of stage and screen productions, most notably with Marilyn Monroe in "The Misfits," and as Kit Carson in "The Time of Your Life". He married a long time Ziegfield Follies girl by the name of Kathryn (Kay) Penmant. James Barton was among the more notable comedic actors of the period and counted Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig among his many prominent New York friends. In fact, it was Barton who introduced Babe Ruth to a young woman by the name of Claire Merritt Hodgson at a Yankees/Senators game in Washington in May of 1923. She was on tour with "Dew Drop Inn", a show starring James Barton, who took her and a girl friend to the Senators-Yankees game. When Ruth came over to their box to greet Barton, the two were introduced. Ruth was impressed, as he often was by a pretty girl. He later sent a note to the theater asking Claire to dinner. He suggested his hotel suite, and she reacted coldly. "I can't go out to a restaurant," he explained. "I always get mobbed." Ruth would remain in close contact with Claire, eventually marrying her some years later. Another acquaintance of Barton's was James Cagney, who was also a Vaudeville stage and screen actor. Cagney's brother, Ed, lived in Queens, NY next door to Stephan and Marion Hogan. When James Cagney became one of the nation's biggest film stars, his brother followed him to California. On the occasions when Ed Cagney returned to New York, he would stay with the Hogans, who would drive him to visit old friends, including the aforementioned Kay Penmant-Barton. As the trips progressed, Stephan and Marion, along with their two daughters, became dear friends with Kay Barton. Barton had no children of her own, and accepted the Hogan girls as her surrogate family. As personally recalled by Kerry Hogan, visits to the Barton home were akin to a door into time. The home was decorated with all manner of period memorabilia accumulated during the Bartons' careers in New York in the 1930-40s. Along with the other baseball artifacts offered within this portion of the catalogue, Kerry clearly recalls seeing two pieces in particular on display in the Barton home: Lou Gehrig's game worn New York Yankees jersey and an accompanying baseman's mitt. In the 1980s, Kerry Hogan opened a bed and breakfast called "The Rose and Thistle" in Cooperstown, New York. Given the obvious baseball connection, Kay Barton suggested that Kerry take the baseball items to display, including the jersey and glove. When Kerry retrieved the Babe Ruth signed photos, additional photos, and glove, she discovered that the jersey was missing. Given the Kay Barton's advanced age, Kerry did not want to alarm her by suggesting that the jersey may have been stolen, and never raised the issue. In the end, Kerry felt the items were too valuable to keep on display, and placed them in storage instead. The items have never previously been offered for public sale and have descended directly from Kay Barton to Kerry Hogan. The glove attributed to Lou Gehrig is a high quality Spalding left handed model #4P, retaining its period lacings, and exhibiting heavy overall use. The back of the glove features a horseshoe shaped reinforced backing with uncommon single back strap design bearing a period patent stamping which dates to 1931 or later. The Spalding label, while tattered, remains intact and affixed to the back of the glove pocket. Overall condition is quite good with a small portion of the original lacings missing from the web area and the backstrap stitching is loose. The leather surface and patination is fully original, remaining as used in the period. The glove's attribution to Lou Gehrig is founded on several bases, not including the most obvious and possibly most substantive, which is that it was presented with Gehrig's New Yankees game jersey to James Barton by Gehrig. The patent date on the glove indicates that it could not have been produced, let alone used, before 1931. With the exception of a scant handful of games in which Gehrig was replaced for an inning or two, the Iron Horse manned first base every day from 1931 through April 30, 1939. The glove's heavy use, coupled with the lack of game play by any other Yankees first baseman, only enhances the attribution to Gehrig. Furthermore, through comparison to like exemplars of Lou Gehrig game used gloves in the Hall of Fame, it has been confirmed that he used similar Spalding model baseman's mitts. Period photographic comparison (such as the pictured image) also shows nearly identical Spalding model gloves with a similar "horseshoe" pattern reinforcement on the back of the pocket. While period game used gloves are clearly the most difficult type of equipment to fully authenticate, the offered glove represents a fine example with clear attribution to Lou Gehrig. The unimpeachable direct provenance and corroborating evidence create a compelling case that this very mitt was likely used by Gehrig himself. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, letter of provenance from Kerry Hogan, color copy of the Babe Ruth signed photograph offered as Lot 439 in this catalogue which was signed to Kay and Jim Barton, and a color copy of a period photograph picturing Kay Barton signed, "To the guy & gal I love Steve and Marion, Love Kay" which was signed to Stephan and Marion Hogan: VG-EX (Estimate Upon Request) $0.00   448 1928 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Barnard AL ball signed by (18) members of the World Champion Yankees including Ruth, Gehrig, Pennock, Lazzeri, Koenig, Bengough, Combs, Durocher, Meusel and Collins. Sigs range from 5 to 8 out of 10 with the majority grading 7 or 8. Gehrig’s side panel signature is among the best, rating a solid 7 out of 10 while Ruth’s sweet spot signature grades 6 out of 10. Ball shows moderate soiling and general handling wear throughout. Two very small puncture holes are present to the left and upper right areas near Ruth’s signature, not affecting the autograph or significantly compromising the ball’s impressive display quality. The 1928 Yankees picked up where the legendary 1927 squad left off, capturing the AL pennant with 101 wins and sweeping the Cardinals in the World Series. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG/EX-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,500.00   450 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dual signed baseball c.1928-30. Moderately toned "Lively League" baseball is signed on the sweet spot by Ruth in black fountain pen and on the panel above by Lou Gehrig in dark purple ink. Both signatures remain quite bold with Ruth’s example particularly strong, rating 8 out of 10, and Gehrig’s rating 7/8 out of 10. The ball itself is uniform in color with soiling and age toning throughout. Fine career contemporary exemplar featuring the most widely coveted duo in sports autograph collecting. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $0.00   451 Exceptional Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1940s. Near-white “Official League” baseball features Ruth’s boldly rendered blue ink signature across the sweet spot. The ball has a fresh, unused appearance and is remarkably clean but for two brown stains near the manufacturer’s stampings. Accompanying provenance includes a newspaper article recalling an appearance Ruth made in Dallas in 1947 to promote American Legion baseball which is when this ball was obtained. Also included is a copy of an American Legion team photo picturing the ball’s original owner. A visually impressive Ruth single that presents at the NM level or better. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA (auto. grade: 7, ball grade: 5 due to aforementioned blemishes, overall grade: 6): Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $0.00   453 Babe Ruth 1932 ôCalled Shotö display incl. signature and ticket stub. The offered 26öx30ö shadowbox display recall's Ruths legendary gesture through a collection of vintage artifacts that includes an original program from that Series (apparent VG), a WS Game 3 ticket stub (appt. EX), a vintage print from Esquire magazine, a rare stadium souvenir mini-bat, and autographs of Babe Ruth and Cub's pitcher Charlie Root who served up the pitch. Also included are three engraved plaques which include quotes from Charlie Root, Yankees coach Cy Perkins, and the 1933 Reach Baseball Guide with their take on whether Ruth actually pointed or not. The 1932 World Series wasn't much of a contest. New York steamrolled the Chicago Cubs, scoring 37 runs during a four game sweep. The series was one of the most bitter in history and is best remembered for Babe Ruth's infamous "Called Shot" during Game 3 at Wrigley Field. A unique tribute to Ruth's fabled home run inclusive of many collectible rarities. Includes LOA from JSA. ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $3,100.00   454 Babe Ruth single signed baseball with home run attribution c.1928. Lightly soiled Barnard AL baseball (c.1927-31) signed on a side panel by Babe Ruth in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 6 to 7 out of 10 with a few tiny abrasions to the ink. According to family history, the ball was caught by a young man by the name of Richard J. Ulrich at a New York Yankees home game during the 1928 season. The ball was hit by Babe Ruth for a home run during the game. After the game, young Ulrich was taken to the Yankees locker room by the ushers at which point Ruth greeted the lad and signed the baseball. In the true spirit of a young American boy during the 1920-30s era, the baseball remained carefully housed in a handmade wooden hinged lid box for over 61 years inscribed on the top lid, "Ulrich's Treasure Box". A treasure indeed. Includes LOA from JSA and a detailed fully notarized letter of provenance from the Ulrich family regarding the history of the ball: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00)   456 Babe Ruth auto. letter and photograph. Typewritten letter dated March 18, 1947 on Ruth's personal stationary with charming content regarding a get well letter sent by a fan. It reads, in part, "In return for your very good drawing, which I appreciate so much, I'm sending you an autographed photograph, which I hope will give you one-tenth the pleasure yours gave me." The letter is signed, "Babe Ruth" in bold black fountain pen rating 9 out of 10. Letter itself has some typical fold lines with some light toning to the edges. The lot also includes the original Babe Ruth signed photograph referenced within the letter. Sepia tone 3"x5" image of Ruth batting is signed at the top left, "Sincerely Babe Ruth" in blue fountain pen rating 9 out of 10. The photo itself has some minor edge wear incl. some chipping at the bottom two corners. Wonderful original pair of Ruth signed objects from the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from JSA: Photo: VG-EX, Letter: VG-EX, Signatures: NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $8,000.00   457 Jimmie Foxx professional model baseball bat c.1939-43. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.5oz. Dating to Foxx’s tenure with the Boston Red Sox, the bat shows evidence of outstanding use including numerous prominent ball marks and stitch impressions on the barrel. Also visible are cleat marks and green bat rack streaks. The handle had been taped in a spiral pattern to enhance the grip, but the tape has been removed. A crack is evident on the back barrel. The manufacturer's markings are distinct, contributing to the bat’s outstanding overall display quality. Dubbed “the right-handed Babe Ruth,” Foxx is indisputably one of the greatest power hitters in Major League history. The second batter to top 500 home runs, Foxx belted 30 or more homers in 12 consecutive seasons and drove in more than 100 runs in 13 consecutive years, including a career-best 175 with Boston in 1938. He won back-to-back MVP awards in 1932 and '33, capturing the Triple Crown the latter year. High-grade Foxx bats such as this are among the most elusive examples of the all the 500 Home Run Club members. Includes LOA from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU8) and Hunt Auctions: EX-EX/MT ($20,000.00-$25,000.00) $17,000.00   459 Lefty Grove professional model baseball bat attributed to the 1931 World Series. Very rare and desirable Grove game model L.Slugger 125 bat which measures 35.25" long and weighs 39.3 oz. Ash bat retains its original surface and patina exhibiting tremendous usage incl. checking from repeated ball contact, ball marks and stitch impressions throughout the barrel. Also visible on the bat are cleat marks and red and blue bat rack streaks. A moderate coat of pine tar covers the handle with a crack near the centerbrand having been professionally repaired. This Lefty Grove professional model bat can be pinpointed to the 1931 season, due to the version of “Powerized” with “Pat. Pend” branding appearing to the right of the centerbrand. This labeling style was only utilized in 1931. Additionally, Lefty Grove’s Professional Bat Ordering Record from Hillerich & Bradsby notes that only 2 bats were ordered by Grove during the 1931 season. The order was placed on September 22nd, 1931 with the notation “WS”, which is the factory notation for the World Series. Grove dominated the league during his 17 year tenure leading the AL in ERA nine times during his career and earning 20 victories or more for six consecutive seasons from 1927-33. Significant and likely unique rarity dating to the prime of Grove's career and a World Series appearance. Includes LOAs from MEARS (A8.5) and PSA/DNA (GU9): EX ($20,000.00-$30,000.00) $0.00   488 Rogers Hornsby professional model baseball bat c.1927-28. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35” long at a hefty weight of 40.5oz with centerbrand labeling pinpointing it to the 1927-28 period. The bat shows evidence of heavy use with numerous ball marks visible on the right and back barrel, and cleat marks on the right, left and back barrel. A handle crack has been repaired with nails. Regarded by many as the greatest right-handed hitter of all time, Rogers Hornsby took special care of his batting eyes, refusing to read newspapers or watch movies. He hit over .400 three times, won seven batting titles, and retired in 1937 with the second highest batting average in baseball history (.358). The identifiable player characteristics and great visual qualities make this a fine example of one of the more highly sought pre-war player bats. Includes LOA's from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7) and Hunt Auctions: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $9,500.00   497 Honus Wagner side-written professional model bat c.1917-21. Rare and important game model Louisville Slugger bat measures 36.25 inches and weighs 35.7oz. This bat dates to Wagner’s last season as a player and his transition into his career as a coach. Very few Wagner bats are known to exist that, either wholly or partially, can be attributed to his playing career. This 125 model bat features “dash-dot-dash” centerbrand labeling and a blank barrel. Moderate usage wear is apparent in the form of heavy ball marks, stitch impressions and cleat marks. A 5” crack appears on the handle repaired by a single nail. Bat exhibits most use above the barrel. Most significantly, the bat shows faint factory side writing that reads “Honus Wagner Model, 6-21-23”. Though the side writing confirms that the bat was returned to H&B after Wagner’s playing career, it is a known fact that the majority of the limited population of bats known to have been used by Wagner as a player have blank barrels and similar attributes to the offered example. Given the magnitude of Wagner’s stature among the greatest players in baseball history, and the extreme scarcity of documented Wagner professional model bats, this bat represents a unique opportunity to add a cornerstone piece to any significant bat collection. Includes LOA from MEARS (A10) and Hunt Auctions: EX ($25,000.00-$35,000.00) $24,000.00   509 Rare and important September 27, 1917 Tim Murnane Benefit Day original photograph. Tim Murnane played in the 1870's for several National Association teams before becoming a charter member of the Boston Red Stockings in 1876. He stole the first base in the history of the National League. After his playing career he became the baseball editor for the Boston Globe and authored what became the first regular baseball column. Eventually he became President of the Eastern League and even published his own baseball guide. The baseball world was shocked when, in February 1917, Murnane was stricken with a massive heart attack and died while attending an opera at Boston’s Shubert Theatre. Seven months later the Red Sox organized an “All-Star” game to benefit his family. The game, played on September 27, 1917, pitted the Red Sox against an All-Star team drawn from across the American League, with the Red Sox prevailing 2-0. The Red Sox pitcher that day was none other than 22-year-old Babe Ruth, who interestingly had won a trophy for hitting the longest fungo in a pre-game contest. Among those pictured in this 9-1/2”x6-3/4” photograph are Murnane Day participants Hugh Jennings, Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, Joe Wood, Howard Ehmke, Ty Cobb, Hughie Jennings, Connie Mack, Buck Weaver and Joe Jackson. This is unquestionably one of the finest images associated with the historic “Murnane Day” event we’ve encountered. The condition of the photo is outstanding for its age with a moderate degree of surface cracking that does not distract from the image’s overall visual impact: EX ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) $8,000.00   510 Walter Johnson auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Frick NL ball signed on a side panel by Walter Johnson in black fountain pen. The signature remains very bold rating 9 out of 10 with a minute abrasion near the right side of the "J" in Johnson. The ball itself is clean overall with some lt. toning and has also been signed on another side panel by Jack Bentley in blue ink. Striking exemplar which displays as a very high grade Johnson single. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $6,000.00   511 Multi-signed baseball with Washington Senators plus Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig c.1920s. Visually impressive cream-colored Barnard AL baseball features an interesting combination of (13) signatures mostly of Washington Senators players along with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and fellow HOF'er Ed Walsh. Senators signatures include Walter Johnson, Goslin, Rice, and Ruel, Marberry. The most significant and obvious attribute is the rarely seen shared sweet spot positioning of original Hall of Fame inductees Ruth and Johnson, the most prolific slugger and pitcher of the era, respectively. Gehrig’s signature is a large and impressive example isolated nicely on the right panel. Signatures average 7-8 out of 10. Ball itself appears unused with minimal soiling and light stampings: Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $7,000.00   515 Scarce Hall of Famer auto. baseball c.1910-15. Blue and red stitched baseball features (29) vintage black ink signatures of HOF'ers Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Fred Clarke, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, John J. Evers, Harry Hooper, Edd Roush, Tris Speaker, and Honus Wagner. Other signatures include Joe Wood, Bill Bradley, Kitty Bransfield, Bill Carrigan, Clyde Engle, Harry Gowdy, Bob Hart, Dick Hoblitzell, Hal Janvrin, Duffy Lewis, Tom Madden, Les Mann, Stuffy McInnis, Fred Mitchell, George Paskert, Amos Strunk, Jeff Tesreau, Steve Yerkes, and two unidentified. The ball shows substantial toning, but most of the signatures remain quite bold, averaging 6-7 out of 10. Its origins unclear, the offered baseball represents one of the more substantive combinations of early 20th century Hall of Fame members that we have encountered inclusive of four 1939 inaugural inductees. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,750.00   516 Ty Cobb professional model baseball bat c.1925-28. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 35oz. Dating to the final years of Cobb's storied career, the bat remains uncracked with outstanding usage characteristics. Telltale signs of CobbÆs aggression include slight checking (grain separation) from repeated ball contact on the front and right barrel, visible ball marks throughout, and scoring on the right barrel. A moderate coat of vintage gripping substance remains on the handle. The quality of the wood is outstanding, though it appears that some grain separation on the front and right barrel has been repaired. The labeling period can be pinpointed to 1925-28 when Cobb served the Tigers as both player and manager before transitioning to Philadelphia for his final two seasons. A bat used by the great Ty Cobb is a treasure in any form, with the offered example a particularly superb specimen. Includes LOA's from John Taube of PSA/DNA (Graded GU7) and Hunt Auctions: EX ($40,000.00-$60,000.00) $31,000.00   517 Unique 1919 Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb auto. baseball. Ruth related objects dating to his early years with the Red Sox (1915-1919) are relatively rare and infrequently available, with signatures from that period even scarcer. Offered is an official Reach Johnson AL baseball bearing Ruth’s signature as well as that of Ty Cobb, Ruth’s rival for greatest player of the era. Ruth appears on the sweet spot in sepia ink, rating 5 out of 10. Cobb, on the panel above, rates 6/7 out of 10 in the same sepia ink. Remarkably, each player has added the same date notation “Sept. 18th, 1919” below their signatures. The ball itself is medium toned and largely free of significant blemishes, save for one small stain near the end of Ruth’s autograph. The ball stampings remain pronounced. The history books tell us that Cobb and his Detroit Tigers visited Fenway Park on that date, defeating Ruth’s Red Sox by a score of 8-2. Interestingly, two days after this ball was signed, Babe Ruth tied Ned Williamson’s major-league HR mark of 27 with a game-winner off Lefty Williams of the White Sox. Four days later he would top the mark by hitting No. 28 over the roof of the Polo Grounds. It is an absolute fact that during their playing careers the two great players held a great deal of contempt for one another. It is almost certainly for that reason that Ruth and Cobb autographed baseballs dating to their playing careers are virtually non existent. Exceptional signature rarity with historical significance: Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the family of the original recipient: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range VG/EX-EX+ ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $0.00   538 Rare Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger baseball bat display rack c.1920s. Rare A-frame original store display bat rack originating from the archives of H&B stands an impressive 66" tall. Retains its original wooden marquis sign at the top advertising Louisville Slugger bats as "Used and Endorsed by the Batting Heroes of All Ages". Sign has been repainted at some point, most likely by H&B as an "update" to the original design. Body of the display retains a fine original surface and includes all but (4) of its original (72) wooden bat display pegs. A true rarity with unimprovable provenance originating from the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX ($7,000.00-$9,000.00)   628 Unique U.S. Presidential auto. baseball with Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. Cream colored Harridge AL ball features interesting combination of signatures highlighted by that of former President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy’s fully legible signature rates 4/5 out of 10 and shares a side panel with fellow ex-President Richard Nixon (signed “Dick Nixon”, 7/10). The signature of Lyndon B. Johnson appears on an opposite panel, rating 7 out of 10. Additional signatures include Joe Tydings (US Senator) and major league players Willy Miranda, Frank Thomas and Lou Sleater. Ball itself is exceptionally clean. Kennedy’s signature on a baseball is a coveted rarity in any form. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $8,250.00   642 Important 1951 New York Giants team MVP trophy presented to Monte Irvin. Significant and visually impressive trophy stands 40” tall. Gold finished metal loving cup supports a figural baseball at top. Wood plinth at center is adorned with a plaque on the front that reads “To Monte Irvin Voted as The Outstanding New York Giant Baseball Player for His Performance and Sportsmanship”. A plaque on the middle tier reads “May 19, 1952” while a plaque on the base reads “Annual Award of The Section 5 Club of The Polo Grounds, Inc.” Decorative elements include four figural baseball players and laurel leaf and star accoutrements. In 1951, Irvin sparked the Giants' miraculous comeback to overtake the Dodgers in the pennant race, batting .312 with 24 homers and a league-best 121 RBI, en route to the World Series (he went 11-24 for .458). That year Irvin teamed with Hank Thompson and Willie Mays to form the first all-black outfield in the majors. Later, he finished third in the NL's MVP voting. This trophy is recognized as the New York Giants team MVP award and as such, is among the greatest honors Irvin received in his illustrious Hall of Fame career. Includes letter of provenance from Monte Irvin: NM-NM/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $0.00   687 Roberto Clemente single signed baseball. Eastern Airlines promotional baseball signed by Clemente in blue ink across the sweet spot. Signature is exceptionally vibrant and blemish free, rating 9 out of 10. Ball itself has various degrees of toning throughout and some small, scattered surface abrasions. Strength of signature and overall display quality make this one of the more impressive Clemente singles weÆve handled. Includes LOA from JSA: Ball: EX, Signature: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $0.00   688 Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 36.6oz. Bat shows heavy use including ball marks, stitching impressions, cleat marks, and rack marks. Model O16 is stamped on knob end along with a faded "21" written in black marker. The bat handle has an expertly repaired crack and the very end of the barrel has some minor finish work due to dryness. Uncommon and desirable traditional knob end style in contrast to the more typically seen tapered knobs found on most Clemente game bats. Fine period example with bold manufacturer and facsimile signature stampings. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $5,500.00   697 Significant 1966 Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles home jersey with World Series attribution. Completely original and unaltered, this classic cream-colored flannel jersey retains its original "Orioles" team name across the front as well as #5 on the front and back. Original black felt lettering on the back reads “B. Robinson”. Wilson manufacturers tag noting size “42” is stitched on the front tail. Year and set designation tag is absent with only a remnant and perimeter stitching remaining. Given the jersey's provenance and association with the two previous jerseys, we presume it once featured the same “66-3” chain stitched notation, and as such can attirbute its use during the World Series play in 1966. Brooks enjoyed one of his finest seasons in 1966, posting the second 100-plus RBI season of his career, collecting his sixth consecutive Gold Glove Award, and finishing second in voting for league MVP. The Robinson brothers (Frank and Brooks) set the tone early in Game 1 of the 1966 World Series, hitting back-to-back homers in helping the Orioles to a four game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shirt exhibits evident use with no significant structural faults apart from the aforementioned tag. Jersey originates from the collection of Paul Thiebaut, Sr. who was a scout for the Baltimore Baseball Club in the 1960s. Given its ideal physical attributes, team source provenance, and era of usage, we firmly believe this to be one of the finest Brooks Robinson jerseys ever offered publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and letter of provenance from the Thiebaut family: EX-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $18,000.00   701 Superb 1983 Cal Ripken Jr. Baltimore Orioles road jersey. Grey knit jersey as worn by Ripken Jr. very early in his career during the 1983 MVP and World Championship season. The jersey front retains its original Orioles team name and #8; the back has "Ripken" nameplate and #8 both remaining in original condition as well. Tail front displays the Medalist/Sand Knit tagging along with "Baltimore Orioles Exclusive" tag. Interior tail area has two original strip tags with "83 44" and "8 Ripken" respectively. The jersey itself exhibits perfect use including light (appropriate) age toning with properly muted color to the trim from sun exposure. Lettering and numerals all display even, uniform wash and use wear. The 1983 season was without question one of the most significant of Ripken's hallowed career. The offered jersey originates from a family member of a team source and is quite possibly the finest Cal Ripken Jr. uniform to have been offered publicly. Signed by Ripken Jr. across the front in black sharpie. Includes LOA from JSA (autograph), LOA from Hunt Auctions, and letter of provenance from the family: EX-EX/MT ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $14,500.00   727 1887 Kalamazoo Bats N690 Harry Wright. Sepia toned image of the pioneering father of professional baseball scoring a game from the dugout. Superb contrast and clarity. Image has slight tilt and a very small spot of discoloration appears at the top border. Advertising back is neatly printed and clean with a few faint creases. Minimal corner and edge wear is evident. Attractive example of a popular card from this elusive and desirable issue which by any standards of grading must be considered among the finest known examples: SGC 50 VG-EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $42,000.00   734 Scarce 1914 Boston Garter Johnny Evers. Superb exemplar of one of the rarest cards from the highly elusive Boston Garter series. The card presents very well with outstanding color and fairly clean, crease-free surfaces. The corners show moderate even wear with very minor chipping at the bottom front edge and upper right edge on the reverse. Printed back is well centered. Close inspection reveals very subtle restoration to an apparent 3/4” line crease or blemish in the green background area at the left edge of the card parallel to Evers' knees. Slight inpainting is evident on the front as well as the corresponding area on the reverse. Two very small spots at the lower left edge show similar restoration. It must be noted that these areas are very discreet, having been performed with the utmost expertise and are reversible if so desired. This card is among only a handful of examples to have ever surfaced within the marketplace from a series that is widely revered for its unsurpassed combination of design and rarity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the only 1914 Boston garter Johnny Evers ever offered at public auction. Presents as VG-EX (With note to restoration): SGC Authentic ($20,000.00-$30,000.00) $16,500.00   834 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311. Fine example of the preeminent post-war baseball card. Features exceptional color, printing and registration. Light wear is evident at all four corners and both surfaces are clean and problem free. A nicely centered example with outstanding eye appeal for the grade: PSA 4.5 VG/EX+ ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $13,000.00   842 1954 Wilson Franks Bob Feller. Key Hall of Famer from this scarce regional issue in mint condition. Virtually pristine card is well centered with clean surfaces, perfect gloss and outstanding print quality. All four corners and edges are free from noticeable wear. This is the only example graded at this tier by SGC with none higher. Further, this is the singular example of any card from the 1954 Wilson Franks issue to earn the 96 grade: SGC 96 MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $11,000.00   846 1954 Wilson Franks Ted Williams. Key card from this scarce regional issue in extraordinary NM-MT condition. Well centered and fresh in all aspects including clean surfaces, outstanding print quality and four sharp corners. One of only two examples graded at this tier by SGC with none higher: SGC 88 NM-MT ($30,000.00-$40,000.00) $54,000.00