Completed Live Auctions

 
Back Items For The Auction of August 20th and 21st, 2004  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 1101 1911 T-205 Ty Cobb. Centered to the left and has some creasing: VG ($400.00-$500.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1102 Lot of (50) 1911 T-205 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Cady, Leifield, Phelan, Frick, and Meyers: Range GD-VG/EX ($750.00-$950.00) $1,450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1103 Lot of (41) 1911 T-205 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Nee, Adkins, McAllister, Gibson, and Oakes: Range GD-VG/EX ($675.00-$875.00) $1,150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1104 Lot of (28) 1911 T-205 baseball tobacco cards. Fine lot of high grade examples incl. Graham, Barger, Kling, and Dooin. Excellent breakdown value: Range EX-EX/MT ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $2,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1105 Lot of (5) 1911 T-205 baseball tobacco HOF'er cards: Includes McGraw (Cycle back), Tinker, Mathewson, Joss, and Young: Range GD/VG-VG ($375.00-$475.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1106 1911 T-205 Ty Cobb. Fairly clean example with light surface crease: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,050.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1107 Lot of (13) 1911-T-205 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Speaker, Wheat, Bedner, Brown (Cycle back), and Wallace: Range GD-VG/EX ($450.00-$650.00) $1,150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1108 Fine 1911 T-205 Hughie Jennings. Perfectly centered card with full gilt borders has bold original color with minimal surface wear. Honest Long Cut back remains clean with a small line scuff at top mentioned for accuracy only. One of the cleanest T-205 cards we have handled: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1109 Lot of (53) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Magee, Manning, Atz, and Jordan. All have either Sw. Cap., P.Bear, or Pied. Backs: Range VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1110 1909-11 T-206 Kid Elberfeld. Rare Washington variation has Sw. Caporal back with only light overall wear incl. a tiny border crease at top right: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1111 Lot of (50) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Donlin (fielding), Pattee (horizontal), Snodgrass, White, and Leach All have either Sw. Cap., P.Bear, Tolstoi, or Old Mill backs. Two cards have back damage: Range VG-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1112 Lot of (38) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. All have been professionally graded PSA 4 VG-EX. Players incl. Steinfeldt, Nicholls, Niles, and Tenney. ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1113 Lot of (59) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes McGraw, Chase, Beckely, Thebo, Doolan (GAI 5 EX), and Barry (GAI 5.5 EX+): Range VG-EX+ ($1,250.00-$1,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1114 Rare 1909-11 T-206 Christy Mathewson with Hindu back. White cap variation of Mathewson has even corner wear and a small corner crease at lower left. Brown color Hindu back is intact and fairly clean: VG-VG/EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1115 Lot of (24) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco HOF'er cards. Includes McGraw, Brown, Lajoie, Bender, Joss, and Waddell. There is some duplication of several players, all have either Pied. or P.Bear backs: Range PR/GD-VG/EX ($800.00-$1,200.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1116 Lot of (5) 1909-11 T-206 Christy Mathewson. All are dark cap variation having P.Bear backs with one card having no creasing: Range VG-VG/EX ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1117 Lot of (12) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco HOF'er cards. Includes Cobb, Chance, Lajoie, Baker, and Chance. All but one (Pied.) have P.Bear backs: Range VG-EX ($1000.00-$1,500.00) $1,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1118 Lot of (5) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco HOF'er cards. Includes (2) Johnson (hands at chest), (1) Mathewson (white cap), (1) Young (glove shows, and (1) Young (bare hand). All have either Pied. Or P.Bear backs: Range VG-VG/EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1119 Lot of (8) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco HOF'er cards. Fine condition grouping incl. Johnson, Mathewson, Lajoie, Wheat, Joss, and Willis. All but two (Pied.) have P.Bear backs: Range EX-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,400.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1120 Lot of (50) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Milan, Tannehill, Doyle, and Davis. All have either Pied. or P.Bear backs: Range GD-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1121 Lot of (50) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Willis, Oakes, Dougherty, Murray, and Quinn. All have either Pied., P.Bear, or Sw. Caporal backs: Range GD-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1122 Lot of (50) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes (2) J.Collins, Davis, Oldring, Doyle, and Clancy. All have P.Bear backs: Range GD-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1123 Lot of (45) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes Snodgrass, Carrigan, Willis, and Chase. All have either P.Bear or Pied. Backs. Clean group with majority grading VG/EX or better: Range VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,400.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1124 Lot of (38) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Includes (2) Chase, Willis, Gandil, and Oakes. All have P.Bear backs. Clean group with majority grading VG/EX or better: Range VG-EX ($900.00-$1,200.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1125 Fine lot of (32) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards. Very clean group incl. Carrigan, (2) F.Smith (Chic. & Bost.), Mattern, and Miller. All have either P.Bear or Pied. Backs. Majority grade EX or better with only a few VG/EX cards: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1126 Lot of (2) 1909-11 Ty Cobb cards. Each is red portrait version with P.Bear backs. One card has some horizontal creasing and both have some light tobacco staining: Range VG-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1127 Lot of (19) 1909 American Caramel E91 cards. Includes players from Boston, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Chicago teams such as Chance, Wood, Speaker, Hooper, and Honus Wagner: Range VG-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1128 Lot of (23) vintage boxing related tobacco cards. Includes "Life of John L. Sullivan" color lithographic miniature booklet, (8) 1887 N28 Allen & Ginter boxers incl. Kilrain and Smith: Range GD-EX (Two have small back abrasions) and (13) Phila. Caramel "Scrappers" cards incl. Johnson, Fitzsimmons, and Ketchel: Raneg GD-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1129 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut Dots Miller. Has a crease at neck and a few lt. creases at ankles and hips: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1130 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut Bobby Byrne and Owen Wilson. Wilson is missing part of head and part of left leg: PR-GD. Byrne is missing end of right hand and right stand up piece at bottom: GD-VG ($750.00-$950.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 1131 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut John Flynn. Clean example having light crease at neck and missing left stand up piece at bottom: VG-VG/EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1132 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut George Gibson. Has creases at neck and on the arm with left stand up piece at bottom detached: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1133 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut baseball card. Has a crease at neck and glove, missing both stand up pieces at bottom and as such is unidentified. Could be either Clarke, Leach, or Adams: VG ($450.00-$650.00) $120.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1134 Rare 1910 American Caramel E125 Die Cut Honus Wagner. One of the rarest Wagner cards to obtain the offered example has some creasing at head and is missing small portion of left hand. Fresh unrestored example new to the hobby in fine condition for its issue: VG-VG/EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1134a Rare 1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson. Desirable rookie era issue of the legendary baseball figure retains nice overall color and is centered to the right. Card was trimmed to measure 1/16th of one inch short from top to bottom while retaining four lightly worn corners. Top left corner has a small crease and back remains fairly clean. Visually appealing example of a highly sought after Jackson card: VG-EX (With note to top-to-bottom sizing) ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1135 Lot of (9) 1887 Allen & Ginter N28 World's Champions card "fronts". Cards appear to have once been adhered into a scrapbook and are missing their backs. Includes entire set except for Caruthers with players incl. Keefe, Clarkson, Anson, Kelly, Ward, and Comiskey. Cards measure full 1 1/2"x2 3/4" and are in fine condition except for back issue: EX (With note to backs) ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1136 Lot of 19th century tobacco cards to include: 1887 Gold Coin R.Connor (trimmed): PR, Gypsy marksman card (back damage): PR-GD, (5) Virginia Brights cyclists cards: VG, and (38) 1887 Allen & Ginter N28 World's Champions cards incl. (2) W.Cody, Crist, Muldoon, and various other sports figures: Range VG-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1137 Lot of (18) 1895 Mayo Cut Plug boxing tobacco cards. Rare grouping of these desirable 19th century boxing cards includes Sullivan, Kilrain, Corbett, Dixon, and Fitzsimmons. All but Sullivan and Goss cards have been trimmed or offcut at top edge by 1/16" to 1/8": Range GD-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1138 Lot of 19th century tobacco cards to include: (16) Kinney Bros. Horse Racing cards, (2) Allen & Ginter Horse racing cards, (4) rare Kinney Bros. 8"x10" horse racing premium cards (Had to send in 25 small cards for one premium), and a complete set of (50) 1893 Arbuckle Bros. "History of the Sports and Pastimes of All Nations" cards (3"x5" each) incl. America card with baseball: Range VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1138a Scarce 1887 N693 Kalamazoo Bats Baltimore Team card. Incredibly rare 19th century issue pictures the 1887 Baltimore Club in full uniform posed outdoors with equipment. Card retains superb original contrast not often found for this issue measuring 2 1/4"x 3 3/8". The Chas. Gross Co. advertisement is visible at far left edge as card has been slightly trimmed on left and right borders which displayed the Kalamazoo Bats advertising. Back has some light surface abrasions and a faded ink name. One of the rarest and most desired tobacco issues of the 19th century: EX (With note to size) ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 1139 1911 Phila. Athletics souvenir plate. Porcelain 10" diam. plate with green transfer scene of the A's elephant having vignettes of the players incl. Mack, Plank, Collins, and Baker. Marked Florence Cook Pottery on reverse: EX-MT ($700.00-$900.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1140 1910 Phila. Athletics photographic display piece. Rare mounted image of President Taft watching the A's game in the center with vignette images of the A's players surrounding. Players incl. Collins, Mack, Baker, Bender, and Plank. Titled and identified on the original mount in bold black stenciled lettering. Size is 14"x16" matted and framed with some damage to the edges of the mount only that have been matted out for display. Interior portion pictured remains very clean: EX-MT (With note to mount damage) ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1141 Rare 1882 Cincinnati Reds team photograph. Large format 12"x15" matted and framed photographic display of the Champion Reds posed in a studio setting. Players are identified on the mount incl. McPhee, White, Wheeler, and McCormick. Contrast and surface remains very fine with minimal overall wear (not examined out of matting and frame): EX-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1142 Baseball decorated majolica pitcher c.1890's. Cobalt blue handled pitcher stands 8" tall with baseball scene on one panel and European football scene on the other. Has a repaired interior crack and rim chip repair: VG ($300.00-$400.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1143 Scarce baseball figural statue N.Muller, New York c.1868. One of the most desirable 19th century baseball by the most prolific artist of the period with regard to baseball related figurals. Materials are of a white metal retaining a fine percentage of its original bronze wash that has patinated nicely to a deep brown finish. Signed by Muller in raised lettering on the top of base and underneath with No. "533". 10" tall with a well uniformed batsman awaiting the pitch. Condition is superb with only the top portion (above the hands) of the bat having been restored as is normally the case on this particular piece. Notable opportunity to acquire a cornerstone piece for any 19th century baseball collection of import: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1144 Rare large German bisque porcelain baseball outfielder figurine c.1880's. Exceedingly rare 17" tall hand painted figurine of a 19th century fielder with hand raised to field a ball. Craftsmanship is of the highest quality retaining its original surface and colorful paint. Stamped under the base "Geschuetzt Gesetzlioh DEP". Figurine remains in fine overall condition with some restoration to the top of the raised hand frequently seen on extremities found on the smaller size figurines of the same medium. Along with the following two lots the offered large size figurines are the first that we have handled and by far the most magnificent with regard to display qualities: EX-MT ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1145 Rare large German bisque porcelain baseball pitcher figurine c.1880's. Exceedingly rare 16" tall hand painted figurine of a 19th century pitcher with ball held to his chest preparing to throw. Craftsmanship is of the highest quality retaining its original surface and colorful paint. Marked under the base "Gesetzlich Geshuetzt DEP". Figurine remains in fine overall condition having only a small piece of flora on the base reglued from a crack: EX-MT ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $3,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1146 Rare large German bisque porcelain baseball batsman figurine c.1880's. Exceedingly rare 16" tall hand painted figurine of a 19th century batter with bat in hands ready for the pitch. Craftsmanship is of the highest quality retaining its original surface and colorful paint. Stamped under the base "Geshuetzt Gesetzlich". Has some restoration at the neck from a repaired crack and some inpainting to the collar area and right arm. Bat is not original (common for this piece). Very impressive 19th century display piece: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1147 Lot of misc. paper ephemera with relation to Tim Keefe. Includes Aug. 1920 "Anecdotes, Fun, and Jokes by the AEF in France" booklet which belonged to Keefe, 1880 "The Novelty 4 Songster" booklet which belonged to Keefe (damage to covers), and (2) auto. 1964 HOF Induction yellow postcards from the year Keefe was inducted signed by R.Marquard and Appling/Medwick/Hooper/Covaleskie/Rice/Leonard/Kelly/Marquard respectively: Range PR-EX ($100.00-$150.00) $80.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1148 Tim Keefe's athletic hat worn while coaching at Harvard. Navy blue textured surface cap having a small bill front and metal button on top. Interior shows good usage wear including perspiration soiling on forehead area. Keefe was a coach at Harvard after his baseball career. Includes letter of provenance from the Keefe family: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1149 Extraordinarily significant ledger book regarding the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players from the collection of Tim Keefe c.1885-1889. One of the most historically important pieces of baseball relation to become available to the collecting public. Offered is the original 1885-1889 ledger book kept by Tim Keefe while a member of the New York Giants. On October 22, 1885 Keefe and several of his teammates secretly formed a fledgling organization by the name of "Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players". This would begin the era of the players battles with their owners that still remains, in some form, to date. The initial pages of the ledger list the names and addresses of the Giants players incl. Ward, Keefe, Connor, and Welch. While clearly Keefe was responsible for most of the writings in the ledger we do not believe that he wrote his own name in the address area which would have constituted an autograph. Following the name listings in the ledger is one of the more substantive pages ever written in baseball history. Due to its significance we have elected to list it in full as follows: "We, the undersigned, professional base-ball players, recognizing the importance of united effort and impressed with its necessity in our own behalf, do form, ourselves this day into an organization to be known as the "Brotherhood of Professional Base-Ball Players." The objects we seek to accomplish are:-To protect and benefit ourselves collectively and individually; To promote a high standard of professional conduct; To foster and encourage the interests of the game of Base Ball." Underneath this breathtaking composition are the signatures of the participating members as follows: John M. Ward, T.J. Keefe, J.J Gerhardt, Wm. Ewing, Roger Connor, Daniel Richardson, Michael Welch, Michael Dorgan, Jas. H. O'Rourke. Each player has signed boldly in period black ink and have written their respective addresses to the right of their signatures. The pages exude importance, equally, between the written words indicating the decision that those few players had made to stand ground against the owners they believed to be tyrants and the sheer rarity in our collecting world of the autographs of the very men who made the decision that date. It is just simply inappropriate to characterize the signatures on the 1885 page as "rare" given the fact that the offered autographs are among a minute quantity of sourced exemplars known to exist. Furthermore, of those few known to exist several of these players (documented examples) are being offered for the first time publicly. The ledger goes on for another (9) pages chronicling the various meetings of the rebellious Brotherhood almost all of which were handwritten by elected secretary Tim Keefe. As such, there exists within these minutes notes (2) additional full name Keefe signatures and approx. (15) instances where "Keefe" is written by Tim Keefe constituting a last name signature. The writings of the minutes are no less interesting consisting mostly of membership approvals with players incl. Brouthers, Glasscock, McGuire, Hanlon, Crane, and Thompson. We strongly advise any seriously interested bidders to personally inquire as to the nature of the other minutes from the meetings but here are a few highlights w/dates: May 11, 1886 "...The treasurer's report was read & accepted with Article 5 section 2 of the contitution was amended making it three blackballs instead of one necessary to defeat a candidate unanimously carried."; Oct 2, 1886 "The disadvantages of the League contract in regard to the players welfare was discussed without definite action."; and Aug. 4, 1887 "The foundation of a new league contract was discussed without action. Also the buying and selling of players." The middle portion of the ledger has blank pages while the end has a few team dues related sheets again written in Keefe's hand. The last entry in the ledger is from 1889, in December of the same year the Player's League was finally formed. Ledger remains in fine overall condition with clean interior pages and intact external covers. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographs) and letter of provenance from the Keefe family: EX-MT ($30,000.00-$40,000.00) $90,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1150 Significant Tim Keefe game worn New York Giants jersey c.1880's. On occasion, we receive a phone call at Hunt Auctions, Inc. that stands apart. Clearly, the day we received a message regarding the offered jersey it is one that will not soon be forgotten. Heavy stock cream color wool jersey having its original four button placket down the front and red "New York" lettering. Breast pocket remains intact as does the Western style hemmed back stitching. Pre 1900 Spalding red tag is affixed inside collar along with a sewn in piece of white fabric having partial "TK" in black stitching. Sleeves retain their original button holes that once held the detachable sleeves which have long since vanished. Obviously, the jersey does have some age and usage wear incl. some moth holes on both front and back and small staining spots, collar has been cut out but was presumably red due to the red residue around the neck. Buttons are missing from under the placket and jersey has had some conservation performed including interior stitching reinforcement along side panel seams from joint separation/tears and restiched area where the sleeves had become detached. The jersey also exhibits some period stitching repairs (left as such for originality) to various tears, etc. which could be improved upon if so desired. Given its age, fragility, and the rarity for such pieces even to have survived the jersey remains in generally fine condition overall. The jersey is accompanied by a period brown silk wrap that has been sewn together in a collar-like fashion. It is believed by the family that Keefe had worn this under the jersey in the collar area. Keefe was one of the elite pitchers of the 19th century if not the best. His 1888 season is easily among the finest in history for any pitcher (see statistics in Lot 1149 description). The National Baseball Hall of Fame does have a few select 19th century professional jerseys of quality in its collection and a very few 19th century pro jerseys have come into the marketplace. The Tim Keefe jersey must, however, be considered to be among the finest 19th century professional jerseys extant with regard to player quality, team quality, rarity, and most importantly impeccable provenance. Furthermore, the Keefe jersey is without question the finest documented 19th century professional jersey to become available to the collecting public. A truly unique and historic offering not likely to be equaled. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll and letter of provenance from the Keefe family: VG-EX (With note to condition report) (Estimate Upon Request) $75,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1151 Bucky Walters collection of baseball related publications. Over (50) total pieces consisting of both hard cover volumes and soft cover guides. Includes "Glory of Their Times" signed by Ritter/Hans Lobert, "Circling the Bases" signed by B.Werber, "Baseball Individual Play and Team Strategy" signed by John Coombs, several issues of the "Baseball Register" guide incl. a few with presentational hard covers to Walters, several publ. with Walters on the cover incl. 1940 Sp. News guide and Baseball Magazine: Range GD-EX/MT ($200.00-$300.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1152 Lot of misc. vintage baseball materials with relation to Bucky Walters. Includes several Old Timers Day programs, Bucky Walters souvenir leaves, various postcards and Walters passes, several Walters related programs and rosters incl. 1940 Salute to Bucky program, (4) period mimeographed copies of Bucky's World Series paychecks, typed signed letter from Louisville Slugger with check signed by J.A. Hillerich for $1.00 regarding Walters bat signature fees, 1940 "Mose's Baseball Poems" by Al Mose Bland (stereotypical African American relation), 1931 Braves and Yankees schedule and roster, 1932 Balt. Orioles roster, 1932 Braves roster, 1935 Phillies roster, various Cin. Reds newsletters and paper items incl. "News of the Reds" and "The Apprentice", (5) Bucky Walters related souvenir pen and pencils incl. 1940 Champions, Mil. Braves souvenir fan, and Coca Cola Ball of Fame. Very nice grouping with excellent breakdown value: Range GD-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1153 Lot of vintage Cin. Reds related items to include: 1940 Cincinnati Reds team issue card set its orig. box (30) total pieces incl. the box (set is 33 pieces): Range EX-NM, Set of (21) Cin. Reds glossy team issue photographs c.1939-40. 5"x7" with (7) autographed to Bucky incl. H.Gowdy, E.Lombardi, and B.McKechnie: EX/MT-NM; Set of (25) Cin. Reds glossy team issue photographs c.1943-44. Includes McKechnie and Lombardi: EX/MT-NM; and Set of (34) Cin. Reds glossy team issue photographs c.1939-40. Includes Lombardi and McKechnie: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1154 Lot of (20) vintage publications with relation to Bucky Walters/Cin. Reds. Includes Reds yearbooks for 1951/54/55/59/60/63/66/69; (3) Cin. Reds programs incl.1939; Cin. Reds rosters for 1940/41/49; 1940 Cin. Reds Special W.Series travel menu; 1939 World Series souv. menu; 1940 W.Series souv. menu, and 1940 Cin. Reds program issued for game played in Cuba: Range VG/EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1155 Bucky Walters All-Star Game and World Series programs. Includes 1937 All-Star game at Washington (unscored), 1951 All-Star game at Detroit (unscored, has a cut page inside), 1939 W.Series at Cin. (unscored), 1940 W.Series at Cin. (unscored), and 1961 W.Series at Cin. (unscored): Range VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1156 Lot of Bucky Walters related scrapbooks, photographs, and paper ephemera in Walters' original suitcase. Includes early scrapbooks c.1930's chronicling Walters athletics career incl. Original basketball and baseball photographs, news articles and photographs from PCL/Minor Leagues/Cin. Reds; 1947 Bucky Walters fan mail from his testimonial night, various papers and documents relating to Walters playing career, and the vintage suitcase of Walters where these items were found: Range GD-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1157 Oct. 12, 1935 Masonic All-Star baseball team photograph. Sepia tone 12"x20" photograph of the team that played in the game incl. Foxx, Pennock, Walters, Hoyt, Vance, and Grove. Image remains very clean and includes original mailing tube: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $90.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1158 1935 Phila. Phillies team panoramic photograph. Sepia tone 8"x22" photograph of the team in uniform taken at Spring Training. Players are identified including Lobert, Walters, Camilli, and Jorgens. Image has a few light surface creases: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1159 1939 National League All Star team photograph. Large format 12"x20" sepia tone image of the NL stars posed at Yankee Stadium incl. Vaghan, Terry, Ott, Walters, Medwick, Hartnett, and Lombardi. Image retains strong contrast with a few light surface wrinkles and a crease at left edge: EX ($450.00-$650.00) $90.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1160 1932 Boston Braves team panoramic photograph. Sizeable 8"x29" sepia tone image of the team in uniform at Spring Training. Players include Maranville, McKechnie, Gowdy, Berger, and Walters. Contrast remains very strong with a small tape repaired tear at left edge and a few 'scrolling' creases at right edge: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1161 Lot of vintage photographs with relation to Bucky Walters c.1920-50's. Includes early youth league team photos with Walters c.1920's, album of Cin. Reds related images by photographer Robert Stiger incl. McKechnie and 1940 pennant raising, 1933 Missions team photo w/Walters in orig. envelope, and 1929 High Point, NC baseball team photo with Walters which was his first professional team. Approx. (30) pieces total: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1162 Collection of over (50) Bucky Walters related photographs. Substantive grouping with varied subjects and image sizes ranging from 3"x5" to 16"x20". Includes Giants, Reds, and Braves team photographs; 1937 All-Star game; (2) Geo. Burke 8"x10" portraits of Walters; (2) oversized Walters photo enlargements; various Cin. Reds related images c.1940's incl. fine 10"x14" image of the Reds raising their 1940 pennant by R.Stiger; and (4) 12"x19" original images taken at various banquets c.1930-40's incl. Sportwriters of America Annual Meeting. About (15) images remain in scroll form: Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1163 Lot of (26) vintage Bucky Walters related photographs. Apparently this grouping were among Walters' favorite images as many have been placed in a single album. Sizes range from 7"x9" to 11"x14" with large percentage of oversized photos. Subjects include: 1938-40 Reds team photos, original photo taken after Walters' 1940 W.Series HR, several oversized images of the Reds after clinching the 1939 pennant, and various images of Walters by himself and with other Reds players c.1939-45: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1164 Bucky Walters WWII archives c.1944. Fairly quantitative grouping of materials relating to Walters' overseas mission during WWII. Walters, along with other baseball stars, was sent over to the European theater of operations for entertainment purposes. Includes Walters' actual military issue jacket and helmet, various maps and general ephemera relating to the trip, original photographs of Walters and others in uniform, various War Department correspondence and documents incl. original assignment orders stamped "SECRET", Walters' original War Department photo i.d. card signed by Walters, Nov. 16, 1944 "Short-Snorter" chain of auto. vintage currency signed by numerous individuals incl. baseball players and military figures, and other misc. war related paper ephemera: Range GD-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1165 Lot of (6) vintage Bucky Walters original cartoon artwork pieces. Sizes range from 13"x15" to 16"x23" each picturing Walters in Reds uniform with artists incl. Russ and Wiese: Range VG-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1166 Jan. 16, 1940 Salute To Bucky Walters related lot. Group of various pieces relating to the banquet which was given to honor Walters 1939 MVP season. Includes large 28" tall figural trophy presented to Walters by the Sporting News for the best all around player in the Major Leagues for 1939. Trophy is inscribed on a silverplated placard at the base and features a single columnar design with a figural pitcher on top of a globe. Base has a large repaired crack and the pitcher finial has a small restored crack at the ankle. Lot also includes original 11"x17" photo of the dinner given in honor of Walters and various pieces of correspondence regretfully declining to attend the dinner. Signed letters incl. C.Mack, F.Frisch, K.Landis, and P.Crosley. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG/EX-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $3,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1167 Lot of (7) Bucky Walters Award Plaques and Citations. Includes Phila. Hot Stove Leaguers plaque, 1970 City of Philadelphia Citation, 1991 PA State Citation, PA Sports Hall of Fame plaque, Ohio Baseball HOF certificate, Ballplayers of Yesterday Association citation, and original artwork laminated plaque picturing Walters: Range EX-NM ($275.00-$375.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1168 Lot of (3) Bucky Walters related Cin. Reds award pieces. Includes 1951 All-Time All-Star Cin Reds presentational citation signed by P.Crosley, W.Giles, and G.Paul (12"x15": EX-MT, Cincinnati Redlegs Hall of Fame plaque with ornate brass laurel wreath decor and inscribed placard to Walters (10"x14"): NM, and Cincinnati Hall of Fame plaque of cast brass having embossed bust pose of Walters (10"x15"): NM ($500.00-$750.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1169 New York Yankees Bucky Walters presentational plaque. Silverplated photo plaque of Walters mounted on a mahogany backboard. 11"x13": EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1170 Lot of (2) Bucky Walters related baseball trophies. Includes 14" tall Sportsmanship trophy dated 1957 with figural pitcher: EX and an unusual 12" tall three piece trophy made entirely of coal. Dated 1940 on front with pedestal design having a baseball on top. Baseball has a repaired crack: VG-EX ($250.00-$350.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1171 Bucky Walters 1939 Cin. Reds home pants. Cream color flannel pants with "Walters '39" chain stitched in red onto the interior waistband. Pants show nice usage wear from a World Series season. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1172 Lot of Bucky Walters related autographed materials. Includes Ford Frick auto. typed letter, Bucky Walter auto. 5"x7" photo, Paul Derringer auto. 8"x10" photo, Fay Vincent auto. typed letter, team sheet with (10) signatures incl. Hans Lobert, Bill McKechnie auto. 7"x9" photo, Waite Hoyt 1949 auto. poem sheet, and Warren Giles auto. typed letter. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1173 Lot of (2) Presidential auto. typed letters with relation to Bucky Walters. Includes 1940 Herbert Hoover auto. letter signed on Finish Relief Fund stationary (includes photo of Hoover with Walters): EX-MT and 1972 Richard Nixon auto. letter sent to Walters regarding Nixon's All-Time All-Star team: NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($300.00-$400.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1174 Lot of (16) Bucky Walters game used victory baseballs c.1920-40's. Selection of game used baseballs notated in Walters' hand from various games in which Walters pitched almost all of which were shutout victories. All baseballs are either Official NL, AL, or Minor League balls incl. Frick and Harridge. Includes 1931 Nashville, 1938 Reds vs. Cubs, 1947 Reds vs. Braves, 1941 Reds vs. Giants, 1933 Bost. Red Sox, 1930 Providence, 1931 Bost. Braves, 1929 High Point, NC Pointers, Phillies vs. Cardinals c.1930's, 1935 Phillies vs. Giants, Phillies vs. Giants c.1930's, 1938 Reds vs. Giants, 1936 Phillies vs. Cubs, 1933 San Francisco Mission Reds, 1937 Phillies vs. Pirates, and 1936 Phillies vs. Cubs. Includes letter of provenance from Walters family: Range VG-EX ($800.00-$1,200.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1175 Last game used baseball from Bucky Walters' First Major League Victory. Frick NL ball notated by Walters to have been the last ball used in a 2-1 victory by the Phillies over the Cardinals played on May 9, 1935. The win would be the first of 198 total for Walters, ball shows light to moderate usage wear. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1176 Oct. 7, 1940 World Series Game #6 game used baseball. Well used Frick NL ball notated on a side panel in Walters' hand to have been used in Game #6 of the 1940 World Series in which the Reds defeated the Tigers by a score of 4-0. Led by Walters shutout pitching he also hit the only home run of the day for the Reds. This was Walters' second win for the series which the Reds would win in seven games. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1177 Lot of (3) auto. baseballs with relation to Bucky Walters. Includes 1953 Milwaukee Braves team auto. ball, (24) sigs on lt. cream Giles NL ball incl. Mathews, Spahn, and Walters. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10: EX-MT; Partial Cin. Reds team auto. ball with (10) signatures on a toned Frick NL ball incl. Lombardi, Walters, and Derringer. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10: VG; and 1941 Cin. Reds team auto. ball, (25) sigs on moderately toned Frick NL ball that was used in a Reds/Dodgers game incl. Lombardi, L.Waner, Walters, and McKechnie. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10, McCormick is clubhouse signed: EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($500.00-$750.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1178 Lot of (2) Cin. Reds team auto. baseballs. Includes 1938 team, (25) sigs on cream color Frick NL ball incl. Roush, McKechnie, Walters, Lombardi, and Goodman. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10 with some light ink bleeding: EX and 1941 team, (31) sigs on lt. cream color Frick NL ball incl. Lombardi, Walters, McCormick, and Joost. McKechnie is clubhouse signed, sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: EX-MT ($650.00-$850.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 1179 1940 Cincinnati Reds team auto. baseball. Bucky Walters personal team signed baseball from the 1940 World Champion Reds signed by (29) players on an off white Frick NL ball. Players include Walters, McCormick, McKechnie, VanderMeer, and McKechnie. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, missing Lombardi. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1180 Bucky Walters 1940 Cincinnati Reds reunion blazer. High quality blue blazer with "1940" and Reds logo patches applied to the front pocket. Inside retains Hamilton mfg. label and "BW" embroidered monogram. Presumably worn by Walters at a reunion or formal gathering of the World Championship team: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1181 Fine Bucky Walters Cin. Reds warm up jacket c.1939. Beautiful red satin jacket with blue and white trim worn by Walters while playing for the Reds. Jacket retains A.G. Spalding Bros. tagging inside the collar and size 46 tag inside the tail. Left sleeve has an embroidered #31 at the end and back of jacket has large embroidered Reds logo. Exhibits appropriate light to moderate usage wear with strong original colors and well cared for surface. One the finest Reds related jackets extant. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll and letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX-EX/MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $9,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1182 Lot of misc. Bucky Walters related correspondence and signed letters. Primarily includes contract and salary related content. Includes (2) Warren Giles auto. typed letters, Warren Giles auto. player release, Eddie Collins auto. player release, several typed letters on Braves, Giants, and Phillies stationary regarding contract and salary issues with signatures incl. Braves Pres. Emil Fuchs. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1183 Lot of (14) Bucky Walters contracts. Following are the years with notable signatures in parenthesis. Includes: Phila. Phillies contracts from years 1935, (5) versions from 1936 (One has G.Nugent and Walters), 1937, and 1958 (Walters). Boston Braves for years 1931, 1932, and 1951. New York Giants for years 1956 and 1957 (H.Stoneham). Montreal for 1932: Range EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1184 Lot of (9) Bucky Walters Cin. Reds contracts. Following are the years with notable signatures in parenthesis. Includes 1945 (Giles), 1945 (Giles), 1945 (Giles), 1946 (Giles), 1946 (Giles), 1946 (Giles), 1947 (Giles), 1948 (Walters and Giles), and 1949 (Giles): Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1185 Fine lot of 1939 Baseball All America related materials from the Bucky Walters collection. Great grouping of original artifacts many of which were exhibited at the 1940 World's Fair in New York. Includes Bucky Walters auto. World's Fair Laurel card, (2) 11"x14" mounted photographs of Bucky Walters and other players each signed to Bucky from Christy Walsh, Christy Walsh auto. 8"x10" photo, various correspondence and photos relating to the Academy of Sport and the World's Fair, and a fine set of original photographs used as a poster display for the 1940 World's Fair. Images range from 5"x7" to 11"x14" including DiMaggio, Foxx, Ruffing, Cronin, and Medwick. Lot also includes a photo of the intact poster on display at the Fair signed by Christy Walsh on the back. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1186 Superb Bucky Walters 1939 All-America Board of Baseball certificate signed by Babe Ruth. Oversized 14"x17" certificate issued to Bucky Walters for his election to the Board of Baseball. Certificate has been signed at the bottom by the voting representatives incl. Christy Walsh and Babe Ruth. The Ruth signature is nothing short of perfection with a rare full name "George H. Babe Ruth" blue fountain pen autograph that measures over 5" long. Signature rates a solid 10 out of 10 and is easily the finest Ruth flat autograph that we have ever handled. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Walters family: NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1187 Bucky Walters All-America baseball sweater c.1939. Royal blue wool sweater with red, white, and blue patch on front worn by Walters during the All-America Baseball Team for 1939. Retains original "All-America" tagging inside the collar, sweater remains in very clean overall condition. Walters was elected along with other players such as DiMaggio, Foxx, Williams, and Medwick to serve on the board which primarily conducted youth baseball activities. Obvious rarity due to very limited original amount produced for the participating players. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1188 Bucky Walters 1939 Player of the Year Award. Prestigious personal award presented to Walters for his stellar 1939 season by the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association. Award consists of a 13"x17" mahogany plaque with an ornate silverplated 8"x14" placard on the front with an image of Walters and a stadium in the background. Under the main plaque is a small silverplated placard that reads "Player of the Year 1939 Award". Plaque remains in fine original condition and retains its Dieges & Clust mfg. tag on the back. Very significant and seldom offered type of personal player award directly from one of the top pitchers of his era. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family and a period newspaper photo picturing Walters with the award: EX-EX/MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $8,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1189 Lot of (3) Bucky Walters related wristwatches. Includes Hamilton gold filled watch (missing glass) inscribed to Walters for "Driving in Most Runs 1931, Williamsport": VG; 1949 Gruen watch inscribed to Walters from the "B of Y Cincinnati, OH": EX; and Wittnauer watch inscribed to Walters for 1962 Yankee Stadium Old Timers Day: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1190 Bucky Walters 1951 National League All-Star award case. Sterling silver cigarette case having gold crossed bats and a solitaire diamond on the lid. Inscribed to Walters with title and date on top. 5 1/4" long: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1191 Lot of (2) Bucky Walters passes. Includes his Major League baseball Lifetime pass and Assoc. of Professional Ball Players of America" pass. Each retains their original leather case: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1192 Lot of Bucky Walters related items to include: (2) 1942 World Series ticket stubs for Game #3 at Yankee Stadium: EX and a presentational leather wallet inscribed on the interior "National League All Star 1942 Army-Navy Relief William Walters": EX ($300.00-$400.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1193 Lot of (3) Bucky Walters related items to include: 1958 Bucky Walters Cincinnati Redlegs HOF award pass: EX, Bucky Walters 1937 All-Star game presentational wallet inscribed on the interior: VG, and 1939 brass envelope shaped cigarette case "addressed" to Mrs. Jane Walters: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1194 Bucky Walters National League All-Star award plaque. Silverplate on mahogany plaque measures 7"x8 1/2" issued to Walters for his six All-Star appearances. Has some light surface wear incl. a few scratches: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1195 Bucky Walters 1939 All-Star game presentational pocket watch. Fine quality 14K gold Elgin pocket watch inscribed on reverse backplate "William Walters All-Star 1939". Watch retains original Elgin case and is in running order. Very handsome All-Star award piece: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1196 Bucky Walters National League All-Star award tie bar c.1937-39. 14K gold tie bar with "Bucky Walters" inscribed on the front having a crossed bat with ball pendant suspending from the bar. Small silver star between the bats holds a single diamond: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1197 Bucky Walters 1939 National League MVP presentational silver box. Sterling silver lidded box features the NL logo on the lid and is inscribed, "To Bucky Walters Cincinnati Reds National League Most Valuable Player 1939". 4"x7 1/2" in fine overall condition. Very rare and desirable personal player award piece. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $3,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1198 Important Bucky Walters 1939 National League Most Valuable Player presentational pocket watch. Exceptional quality Longines gold pocket watch retains original hinged lid metal case with guarantee and instructions papers. Watch is engraved on back, "Wm. H. 'Bucky' Walters Most Valuable Player of National League for 1939 Selected by Baseball Writers of America Presented by The Sporting News". Watch remains very clean and is in running order. Walters ran away with the 1939 NL award garnering 303 votes to Johnny Mize's second place total of 178. Walters led the league in various pitching categories incl. 27 wins, 31 complete games, 319 innings pitched, 137 strikeouts, and 2.29 ERA. Player MVP awards from any era are the most coveted in the collecting arena and seldom become available for public sale. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family, Vintage telegram from Warren Giles to Walters congratulating him on the NL MVP, and a period article detailing the presentation of the watch to Walters: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $17,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1199 Fine 1939 Bucky Walters Cin. Reds National League Champions ring. Exquisite 14K gold ring presented to the NL MVP Bucky Walters as a member of the 1939 NL Champion Reds. Ring features inlaid enamelwork Reds logo on each side panel with crossed bat and ball decor underneath. Top of the ring has a red enamelwork field with inset diamond solitaire. "National League Champions" borders the top area of the ring. Inscribed "Bucky Walters" on interior ring band. Very attractive period ring from the key member of the 1939 Reds. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX-MT ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $7,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 1200 Fine 1940 Bucky Walters Cin. Reds World Series ring. Rare 14K gold ring presented to Walters as a key member of the 1940 World Champion Reds by the Commissioner of Baseball. Side panels of the ring each have inlaid red enamelwork Reds "C" logo with crossed bat and ball decor beneath. Top of the ring has gold inlaid "World Champions Cincinnati Reds" inset into blue enamelwork surrounding a red field with inset solitaire diamond. Ring exhibits some usage wear to the side panels including some chipping to the red enamelwork. Inscribed on interior ring band, "Presented by Baseball Commissioner to Wm. Walters". Rare and desirable World Championship ring from a key player on one of the Reds finest overall teams. Includes letter of provenance from the Walters family: EX ($6,500.00-$8,500.00) $12,000.00
 
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