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Items For The Auction of February 24th & 25th, 2006
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501 |
Lot of (61) Don Drysdale auto. 3"x5" index cards. Each is single signed on either unlined or lined cards. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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502 |
Lot of (110) Charlie Gehringer auto. 3"x5" index cards. Each is single signed on either unlined or lined cards. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,200.00
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503 |
Lot of (25) Goose Goslin auto. 3"x5" index cards. Each is single signed on either unlined or lined cards. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,800.00
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504 |
Lot of (3) Tris Speaker auto. 3"x5" index cards. Fine group of three unlined cards signed in bold black ink by Speaker. Signatures rate 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,300.00
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505 |
Jim Bottomley auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined index card signed in blue fountain pen rating 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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506 |
G.C. Alexander auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined index card signed by Alexander with uncommon full name spelling. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,100.00
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507 |
Lot of auto. HOF'er 3"x5" index cards to include: (13) Ford Frick, (19) Leo Durocher, (100) Elmer Flick, (11) Red Faber, and (54) Rick Ferrell. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$3,000.00
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508 |
Lot of (3) Fred Clarke auto. 3"x5" index cards. Each is signed on an unlined card in black ink. Signatures rate 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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509 |
Lot of auto. HOF'er 3"x5" index cards to include: (19) Joe Cronin, (5) Stanley Covaleskie, (39) Jocko Conlan, (38) A.B. Chandler, and (24) Al Barlick. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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510 |
Lot of (165) Earle Combs auto. 3"x5" index cards. Substantive group includes either lined or unlined cards; a few have salutations. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG/EX (only a few)-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,600.00
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511 |
Lot of (125) Max Carey auto. 3"x5" index cards. Large grouping includes numerous examples with interesting baseball salutations. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,700.00
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512 |
Lot of auto. HOF'er 3"x5" index cards to include: (60) James 'Cool Papa' Bell, (41) Larry Doby, (6) Leon Day, (8) Ray Dandridge, (4) Monte Irvin, and (50) Buck Leonard. Some have salutations and a relatively small percentage are personalized. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG (only a few)-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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513 |
Lot of auto. HOF'er 3"x5" index cards to include: (15) Ed Mathews, (12) Orlando Cepeda, (25) Gary Carter, (2) Steve Carlton, (1) Rollie Fingers, (38) Carlton Fisk, (8) Bobby Doerr, (10) Stan Musial (all personalized), and (10) Bill Mazeroski. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$650.00
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514 |
Lot of auto. HOF'er 3"x5" index cards to include: (82) Earl Averill, (14) Walt Alston, (100) Luke Appling, and (45) Bill Dickey (most of the Dickey cards are personalized). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,900.00
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515 |
Lot of (11) Dizzy Dean auto. 3"x5" index cards. Each is boldly signed by Dean in blue ink. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,800.00
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516 |
Lot of (17) Dave Bancroft auto. 3"x5" index cards. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$850.00
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517 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "C" or "D". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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518 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letter "D". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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519 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "D" or "E". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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520 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "E" or "F". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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521 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "F" and "G". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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522 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "F" or "G". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,500.00
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523 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letter "G". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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524 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letter "H". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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525 |
Lot of approx. (1,750) baseball auto. 3"x5" cards. Comprehensive assortment from the MacAlister collection includes players whose last names begin with the letters "G" or "H". Many are offered in duplication; includes players from a wide range of periods dating from the 1900s to the 1980s. Majority are signed in ink on either unlined or lined 3"x5" index cards with star players and obscurities included. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$750.00
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526 |
Phila. Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers advertising broadside c.1960s. Large 14"x22" cardboard poster advertises a game between the Phillies and Tigers at Connie Mack Stadium. Sign pictures players incl. Allen, Kaline, Cash, and White. Very clean overall with minor toning; first example that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$250.00
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527 |
Collection of vintage baseball memorabilia to include: Phillies yearbooks from 1949 and 1951; A's yearbooks and programs from 1948 and 1949; (3) 1949 AL pocket schedules; (5) Athletics and Phillies related pins; and misc. group of baseball Exhibit postcards: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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528 |
Collection of vintage baseball memorabilia to include: 1939 Cin. Reds World Series souvenir mini bat w/pennant; (6) player endorsed Louisville Slugger mini bats; 1958 NY Yankees yearbook, 1948 "Baseball Illustrated"; 1955 NY Giants Golden Stamp book; 1954 Phillies yearbook, 1961 Cin. Reds W.Series program; 1939 and 1949 Reds programs; and misc. group of vintage baseball related publications: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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529 |
Lot of (23) issues of "Sport" magazine including the inaugural Sept. 1946 issue. Includes the first issue with Joe DiMaggio on the cover along with issue #'s 2, 3, and 4: Range VG-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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530 |
Lot of (51) vintage baseball related publications. Consists mostly of "Sport" magazines with numerous star player covers such as Gehrig, Ruth, Robinson and the inaugural 1946 issue with Joe DiMaggio: Range GD-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$750.00
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531 |
Lot of (49) issues of "Baseball Magazine" c.1940s-50s. Includes some star player covers such as DiMaggio, Frick, Foxx, and Cronin: Range PR-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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532 |
Lot of (62) issues of "Baseball Magazine" c.1915-37. Fine quality collection includes numerous star player covers such as Johnson, Hornsby, Speaker, Collins, Waner, Bancroft, and Hartnett. Excellent breakdown value: Range PR (only a few)-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,800.00
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533 |
Lot of (6) Brooklyn Dodgers programs c.1930-39: Range VG-EX/MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$125.00
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534 |
Lot of (4) vintage baseball yearbooks: 1951 New York Giants, 1954 New York Giants, 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers, and 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers: Range VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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535 |
Lot of (30) Phila. Phillies and Phila. Athletics related programs c.1940s. Includes patriotic themed covers and several featuring Connie Mack: Range VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$575.00
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536 |
Collection of vintage sports related ticket stubs c.1950s-70s. Includes Phillies, Pirates, NLCS, 1971 W.Series, 1964 W.Series phantom, Tigers, Dodgers, Army/Navy, Eagles, Steelers, and a rare Sept. 9, 1945 ticket stub from Dick Fowler's no hitter game with the A's. Tickets are laid down on typical magnetic adhesive album pages and could be removed if so desired: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$650.00
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537 |
Lot of misc. vintage items from the estate of HOF umpire Tommy Connolly. Includes a leather binder with "T.R.C." initials, unused 1950s line up cards, Connolly's personalized Baseball rules book, and some misc. correspondence. Includes LOA regarding the Connolly provenance: Range VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$1,000.00
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538 |
Lot of (3) Lefty Grove related original cartoon artwork pieces. Group of three original Grove related ink illustrations that originated from his estate. Sizes range from 13" square to 16" square including one by noted Boston artist Bob Coyne. Includes letter of provenance: Range VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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539 |
Lot of (2) baseball original cartoon artwork displays by Willard Mullin c.1944-45. Includes a caricature of McCarthy, Weiss, and Barrow, and an individual caricature of Ed Barrow. Each measure approx. 16"x20" and are signed by Mullin at the bottom: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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540 |
New York Yankees related original cartoon artwork by Willard Mullin c.1958. Ink illustrations depict the Yankees in a 'league of their own'. 14"x18" signed by Mullin at the bottom with slight trimming to top and bottom edges: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$550.00
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541 |
New York Yankees related original cartoon artwork by Willard Mullin c.1962. Oversized 15"x22" caricature depicts Ralph Houk tied to a stake as Cleveland Indians dance around the post. Signed by Mullin at the bottom: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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542 |
Lot of (2) baseball original cartoon artwork displays by Willard Mullin c.1952 and 1958. Includes caricature depicting the Dodgers Charlie Dressen spying on the Yankees and a caricature depicting George Weiss being 'shaken down' down to give Mickey Mantle $65,000 for the coming season. Each measures approx. 16"x20" and is signed by Mullin at the bottom: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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543 |
Lot of (2) baseball original cartoon artwork displays by Willard Mullin c.1940s. Includes caricature of Lee MacPhail and an individual caricature of Hank Borowy. Each measures approx. 16"x20" and is signed by Mullin at the bottom: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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544 |
Lot of (2) baseball original cartoon artwork displays by Willard Mullin c.1952 and 1958. Includes caricature depicting the Tigers and Indians trying to trade with the Yankees, and a caricature depicting a Yankee player with a poem dedicated to the current fate of the Yankees in 1952. Each measures approx. 16"x20" and is signed by Mullin at the bottom: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.000
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$425.00
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545 |
1950 New York Yankees original cartoon artwork display by Willard Mullin. 16"x20" original ink illustration depicts several Yankees related scenes with Joe DiMaggio. Signed by Mullin at the bottom: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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546 |
"Fireman Save My Game" original cartoon artwork by Willard Mullin c.1947. 16"x20" original ink illustration depicts Yankees, Giants, and Dodgers relief pitchers. Signed by Mullin at the bottom: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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547 |
Yankee Stadium "Lucky Strike" cardboard advertising sign c.1950s. Colorful 23"x33" cardboard display pictures a man smoking a Lucky Strike cigarette with Yankee Stadium in the background. Sign has some typical age and handling wear: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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548 |
Ralph Kiner "Sealtest Ice Cream" die cut advertising display piece. Die cut cardboard advertising display pictures Kiner batting in Pirates uniform. 33" in total height, the sign is separated at the waist into two sections. Sign exhibits age and handling wear incl. a few stains, several abrasions, and general wear. Missing its original easel backstand: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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549 |
"Baseball Immortals" commemorative bat set. Cooperstown Bat Co. set of (5) decal style baseball bats featuring Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Lou Gehrig, and Honus Wagner. Includes its original wooden wall display rack: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$670.00
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550 |
Rare June 12, 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Day large format photograph inscribed by G.C. Alexander. Oversized 11"x14" sepia tone image taken during the 1939 Hall of Fame Induction Day ceremonies pictures (10) members of the famed class. Includes Honus Wagner, G.C. Alexander, Tris Speaker, George Sisler, Walter Johnson, Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, and Cy Young. Photo is inscribed at the bottom, "To an old "Pal" Charlie-Grover" in black ink signed in the hand of HOF'er Grover Cleveland Alexander. The image itself retains excellent clarity for its size with some light areas of age toning and some typical light surface crazing. We have not previously encountered an original image from the 1939 induction day of this size and quality: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$4,000.00
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551 |
Ted Williams original photograph c.1950s. Crisp, 8"x10" black and white image of Ted following through on one of his beloved swings in the warm sunlight of Fenway Park. Image clarity remains nearly flawless; photo has some light edge wear and a chip to the bottom right corner: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$200.00
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552 |
Satchel Paige photograph c.1949. Black and white 8"x10" image of Paige walking off the field in a Cleveland Indians uniform. Image has some light surface crazing and appears to have been taken during a night game: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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553 |
Significant April 11,1947 photograph of Jackie Robinson. Black and white 7"x9" image of a young Robinson signing autographs in the dugout for several young boys hanging over the roof. The image is dated on the back as having been published on April 13, 1947. Photo was taken during Jackie Robinson's first appearance at Ebbets Field for an exhibition game on April 11th. Coach Ray Blades is seated to the right of Robinson. The image has some age toning at the bottom left area: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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554 |
Lot of (7) vintage baseball related wire photographs c.1940s-50s. Majority are New York Yankees related incl. Rizzuto, Stengel, and World Series game action. Each image is matted and framed. Most images are 7"x9": EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$80.00
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555 |
Lot of (22) vintage baseball team photographs c.1930s-60s. Grouping of fine 8"x10" team images most of which were taken by noted St. Louis photographer George Dorrill. Teams include Yankees, Indians, Red Sox, Phillies, Tigers, and Cardinals: Range EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$825.00
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556 |
1947 Boston Red Sox team photograph. Oversized 13"x20" sepia tone team image of the Red Sox posed in three rows. Players include Williams, Cronin, D.DiMaggio, and Ruffing. The photo itself has some minor wear to the top left corner including a few edge chips and a small surface crease: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$175.00
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557 |
1952 Brooklyn Dodgers large format photograph. Beautiful sepia tone panoramic style image of the NL Champion Dodgers posed in Ebbets Field. Players include Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Snider, and Reese. Bottom margin features facsimile signatures of the players. Stamped "Verna photographers Brooklyn" at bottom right. Uncommon size variation in fine overall condition: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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558 |
1952 Satchel Paige and Rogers Hornsby photograph. Black and white 7"x9" image of Paige and Hornsby talking on the dugout steps wearing St. Louis Browns uniforms. Retains original paper I.D. labeling on the back: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$175.00
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559 |
Lot of (8) vintage baseball related wire photographs c.1940s-50s. Includes Berra/Dickey, 1950 World Series, action shots incl. Berra, Rizzuto (autographed), and misc. game scene images. Each image is matted and framed with most measuring 7"x9": EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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560 |
Lot of (33) vintage baseball related photographs c.1920s-40s. Varied grouping incl. V.DiMaggio, Al Simmons, 1931 W.Series, E.Collins, B.Shawkey, B.McKechnie, Rickey, and Durocher. Image sizes range from 4"x6" to 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$600.00
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561 |
Lot of (15) vintage Hank Aaron related photographs c.1950s-70s. Each image measures 8"x10" and includes several very fine portraits, action poses, 3,000th hit ceremony w/Musial, and candid photos: Range EX-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$600.00
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562 |
Lot of (33) vintage Chicago Cubs related photographs c.1930s-40s. Includes numerous player and team poses such as Dean, H.Wilson, Hartnett, 1942 team, Grimm, and Root. Sizes range from 3"x5" to 8"x10" with several photographs by noted photographer George Burke: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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563 |
1938 Chicago Cubs team photographic display. Sepia tone photographic display pictures the NL Champion Cubs at the center with the players identified under the image. Players include Root, Dean, Hartnett, Lazzeri, and Hack. Photo is marked "Burke & Koretke, Chicago" and measures 11"x14". Surface has fairly heavy wrinkling and there are a few tape repairs on back near the top border: GD-VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$100.00
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564 |
1938 New York Yankees large format team photograph. Striking 11"x14" sepia tone image in a matte finish of the World Champion 1938 Yankees team. Players are posed in road uniforms and are smiling quite enthusiastically (DiMaggio is laughing). Players include Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey, McCarthy, and Rolfe. "World's Champions 1938" is written neatly in period blue fountain pen at the bottom. The image retains outstanding original clarity and contrast with a small crease at both the top and bottom edges. Stamped by photographer Izzy Kaplan on the reverse: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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565 |
Rare pair of July 1948 Babe Ruth photographs by Leroy Merriken. Lot of two original black and white images of a very frail Babe Ruth taken during his final trip to St. Mary's in Baltimore. The images reflect amazing detail and fully illustrate the grave nature of Ruth's failing health. Stamped by Merriken on the reverse. We have not previously seen these images in publication: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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566 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1933. Concise, 5 1/2"x7 3/4" sepia tone image of Ruth wrapped in towels during a workout session in preparation for Spring Training. Image exhibits strong clarity and contrast: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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566a |
Collection of approx. (100) vintage baseball photographs from the MacAlister collection c.1920s-60s. Varied grouping ranges in size from 3"x4" to 4"x6". The images were used by MacAlister to acquire signatures and remain unsigned. Photographers include Burke, Requena, and Brace. Players include Bottomley, Maris, F.Robinson, Mathews, P.Martin, Mize, Kress, H.Thompson, and Grimm. Includes several very fine early playing career images such as Maris and Mathews: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$700.00)
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$600.00
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567 |
1936 World Series game photograph. Sweeping black and white image taken from behind the left side of home plate pictures Lou Gehrig batting as Joe DiMaggio runs from first base. Backdrop of Polo Grounds grandstands presents for a fine visual: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$2,100.00
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568 |
Oversized photograph of Lefty O'Doul, General MacArthur, and Joe DiMaggio. Black and white 16"x20" image was taken in October of 1951 during the Tour of Japan. DiMaggio would announce his retirement from baseball a short time later. Image has some wrinkling, a few abrasions, and some creases. Uncommon size: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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569 |
1932 Benefit Game team photograph taken at Seals stadium. Sepia tone 8"x10" framed image of an All-Star team posed at San Francisco's Seals Stadium. Players include Cobb, Lombardi, Gomez, and Hafey. Frank Crosetti has signed the image at the bottom: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$300.00
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570 |
Babe Ruth as Santa Claus photograph c.1940s. Black and white 7"x9" image of Ruth and Tony Galinto posed in Santa suits. Stamped by photographer Wm. Greene on the back: NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$425.00
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571 |
John McGraw photograph by Charles Conlon. Crisp black and white 7"x9" image of McGraw staring to the side is signed by Conlon on the back. Retains its Baseball Magazine archives sticker: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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572 |
Babe Ruth batting photograph c.1920s. Powerful 7"x9" image of Ruth swinging at the plate with thousands of fans in the background watching the action from Yankee Stadium. Edges have a few areas of chipping or creasing: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$3,100.00
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573 |
Lot of (3) Ty Cobb photographs. Includes 8"x10" image of Cobb smiling upon his return from a four month tour of Europe; 8"x10" image of Cobb and another gentleman standing in golf attire; and a fine 8"x10" sepia tone image of Cobb seated smoking a cigar which originated from the personal collection of a former Cobb assistant: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$275.00
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574 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1920s-30s. Unique and captivating image of Ruth standing in Yankee uniform with a bat. Image composition is exceptional with muted stadium background providing an appropriate canvas for the crisp image of Ruth. 7 1/4"x9 1/2" photo is stamped "Culver Studios" on the reverse with photographer's notations from the original negative visible at the top margin. One of the most attractive photographic studies of Ruth that we have handled: EX-EX/MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$3,100.00
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575 |
Stanley Covaleskie photograph c.1925. Sepia tone portrait of Covaleskie in Cleveland Indians uniform. 6"x8" photo is mounted on vintage paper backing with Culver Studios stampings. Based on composition and quality it is very likely an image that can be attributed to Charles Conlon. Photo has a few very minor edge tears: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$140.00
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576 |
July 4,1939 Lou Gehrig farewell speech photograph. Uncommon candid image taken during Lou Gehrig's heroic farewell speech. Image measures 7"x9" picturing Gehrig wiping away tears with a handkerchief as Babe Ruth stands in the background. Appropriately, a portion of an award plaque is visible in front of Gehrig which reads "Don't Quit!". The offered photo is the first of this exact vantage point that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$700.00
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577 |
Superb Lou Gehrig photograph c.1938. Poignant black and white 8"x10" image with matte finish pictures an aged and beleaguered Gehrig looking into the camera lens. Detail and contrast are exceptional with nearly flawless original surface. Stamped "International News Photo Co." on the reverse. While Babe Ruth portraits of quality are readily available, Lou Gehrig images of this type are rarely seen. One of the finest Lou Gehrig portraits that we have offered: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,100.00
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578 |
Ty Cobb photograph c.1927. Black and white 8"x10" image of Cobb signing autographs with dozens of young fans looking on from the stands. Marked Culver Studios on the reverse: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$550.00
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579 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1925. Fine quality sepia tone portrait of Ruth in Yankees uniform. Dated 1925 on the reverse and stamped "N.E.A. Services". Image has a few faint vestiges of newspaper cropping lines: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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580 |
Collection of (12) vintage World Series related photographs c.1920s-30s. All are action shots including Stengel, Ruth, Dean, Martin, and Terry. Each image measures 8"x10": EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$850.00
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581 |
1920 Brooklyn Dodgers team photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Grimes, Wheat, Marquard, Sheehan, and Myers. Stamped "Underwood & Underwood" on the reverse, photo retains its original paper identification labeling: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$1,800.00
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582 |
1935 Detroit Tigers glass lantern slide. Original 3 1/4"x4" glass slide pictures the AL Champion Tigers lined up in the dugout; includes Hank Greenberg: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$100.00
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583 |
John McGraw photograph by Sy Seidman c.1920s. Sepia tone photo in a matte finish of McGraw standing at the top of the dugout steps in Giants uniform. 8"x10" photo is signed by photographer Seidman on the reverse: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$170.00
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584 |
Lot of (2) vintage baseball related photographs by George Grantham Bain. Includes 4"x6" image of 1915 W.Series managers Pat Moran and Bill Carrigan shaking hands and 5"x6" image of a Phillies player sliding back to first base against a tag from the first baseman. Both photos are laid down on paper mount: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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585 |
1916 World Series game action photograph with Babe Ruth by George Grantham Bain. Significant original 4"x5" print taken during the second inning of the second game in the 1916 World Series. The photo shows Brooklyn pitcher Sherry Smith being thrown out at third base. The Boston Red Sox pitcher Babe Ruth is standing to the right of the play backing up the throw. It was on this date that Ruth began his incredible string of 29 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings pitched during World Series play. Ruth outdueled the Brooklyn pitcher, Smith, in a 14 inning battle that ended in a 2-1 win for the young pitcher. Stamped and dated on the back. Rare original image with relation to the inception of one of baseball's greatest feats: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$3,900.00
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586 |
Clark Griffith photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1916. Crisp 4"x5" black and white image of the Washington manager Griffith posed in full uniform. Dated and stamped on the reverse: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$900.00
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587 |
Lot of (2) vintage Chicago White Sox related photographs by George Grantham Bain. Both are stamped by Bain on the reverse to include: Eddie Collins and Clarence "Pants" Rowland sepia tone 4"x6" photo picturing the White Sox manager and captain taken several days before the start of the 1917 World Series dated Oct. 2, 1917: EX-MT and Eddie Collins with Kid Gleason 5"x7" photo dated Aug. 27, 1920: EX-MT |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$350.00
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588 |
Smokey Joe Wood photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1921. Beautiful 4"x6" sepia tone image of Wood wearing the Indians "World's Champions" uniform. Dated and stamped by the photographer on the back. Image retains excellent contrast with only a few surface wrinkles: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,400.00
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589 |
Tris Speaker photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1919. Sepia tone 4"x6" image of Speaker batting in Cleveland uniform is dated and stamped by the photographer on the back: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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590 |
Grover Cleveland Alexander photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1914. Black and white 3 1/2"x5" image of Alexander in a pitching pose for the Phila. Phillies is stamped and dated on the reverse by the photographer: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$1,100.00
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591 |
Lot of (2) Rube Marquard photographs by George Grantham Bain c.1910-15. Includes 4"x5" sepia tone image of Marquard pitching (two corner chips): VG-EX and 4"x5" sepia tone image of Marquard standing with Paddy Livingston laid down on paper mount: EX |
($375.00-$475.00)
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$225.00
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592 |
Miller Huggins and Tris Speaker photograph c.1921. Sepia tone 6"x8" image of the two managers posed in uniform. Speaker's uniform has "World's Champions" lettering in reference to the 1920 Indians team. Stamped and dated on the reverse; front has a few surface wrinkles and a minor corner chip: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$175.00
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593 |
Large format photograph of President Warren Harding at the opening game of the season c.1921-23. Matte finish 10"x13" image of the President, his wife, and other dignitaries attending the opening day of the Major League Baseball season in Washington c.1921-23. Photo has a few non descript pencil identifications on the image. Signed by photographer Carl T. Thoner at the bottom right: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$250.00
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594 |
Superb Connie Mack photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1910-15. Without question, this is the finest Mack image that we have handled exhibiting flawless contrast and clarity with perfectly balanced composition. The photographer has managed to capture Mack's regal intensity with exceptional detail and use of light. 4"x5" stamped on the back by Bain: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,100.00
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595 |
Lot of (2) HOF'er photographs by George Grantham Bain to include: Frank Baker c.1917, 4"x6" laid down on paper mount: EX-MT and Goose Goslin c.1925, 5"x7" stamped and dated on the reverse: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$300.00
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596 |
Ray Schalk photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1917. Sepia tone 5"x7" image of Schalk in White Sox uniform posed in a catching position. Stamped and dated on the back: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$130.00
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597 |
1913 New York Giants lineup photograph by George Grantham Bain. Crisp black and white 4 1/2"x6 1/2" image of (9) New York Giants players lined up on the field holding baseball bats. Players include Meyers, Herzog, and Jim Thorpe. Photo has dating and number within the image by Bain; three corners have small chips: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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598 |
Lot of (2) photographs with relation to John Evers by George Grantham Bain to include: 3 1/2"x5" image of Evers with Eddie Plank at the 1914 World Series. Stamped and dated on the reverse: EX and 5"x7" Evers with John McGraw c.1910-12 (small corner chip): EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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599 |
Fine Ty Cobb photograph c.1910-15. Intense 5"x7" image of Cobb peering into the lens in full Detroit Tigers uniform. The photo has a few minor specks to the emulsion and each corner has a minor chip. Marked Culver Services on the reverse. Very attractive early playing career image of Cobb: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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DNS
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600 |
Lot of (2) vintage baseball group photographs by George Grantham Bain to include: 1914 5"x7" image of Eddie Collins receiving a car at the World Series with three corner chips: VG-EX and 5"x7" image on paper mount of a presentational ceremony for Roger Bresnahan featuring a floral "trophy cup": EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$375.00
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