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Items For The Auction of November 6, 2004
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201 |
Joe DiMaggio auto. original painting by Charles De Simone. Oil on canvas painting depicting a collage arrangement of Joe DiMaggio related items including a baseball which has been autographed by DiMaggio. 16"x20" in a gilt frame with finely executed detail done in a trompe l'oeil manner. A similar DiMaggio painting by De Simone is part of the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,600.00
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202 |
Joe DiMaggio professional model baseball bat c.1943-49. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 35oz. Knob end has D29 stamped, bat shows ample usage wear incl. handle crack (repaired with nails) and barrel wear. Very attractive pro model bat with large DiMaggio facs. signature on barrel display just as a game bat for a fraction of the pricing level. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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Joe DiMaggio auto. professional model coaches bat c.1965-68. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with D29 stamped on knob end. Bat has been signed by DiMaggio in blue sharpie on the barrel and exhibits light wear including some surface abrasions around the centerbrand. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic David Bushing/Dan Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,400.00
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1937 New York Yankees auto. World Series program centerfold display piece. Foldout section from a 1937 World Series program which has been signed by the Yankee players on their respective images. Players include Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey, and Gomez. McCarthy is clubhouse signed. Piece is housed in a period matting and frame which has had some moisture staining that affects the majority of the signatures. Fortunately, the Gehrig signature remains the best of the group rating 6 out of 10 with no damage. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: Overall: GD, Gehrig signature: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,500.00
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205 |
Babe Ruth Home Run Special store model glove c.1930's. Desirable red leather RHT fielder's glove retains interior stampings incl. Babe Ruth facs. signature. Back of glove features an impressed Reach brass button and clean black Reach label. Glove shows moderate usage wear but remains intact and complete with clean label and legible stampings: VG-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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206 |
Babe Ruth Quaker Oats advertising display piece c.1934. Colorful cardboard signed advertising Babe Ruth's baseball contest conducted by Quaker Oats in which children could win Ruth endorsed prizes. 20"x30" cardboard sign has been mounted on archival foam board for support and has a few areas of inpainting to some small general abrasions and a vertical creasing area near Ruth and the glove image. The offered example is the more desired of the series picturing the popular Home Run Special ball and glove: EX (With note to inpainting) |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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207 |
Significant July 9, 1918 Babe Ruth handwritten letter with original envelope. Simply stated the offered piece is without question one of the finest Babe Ruth autograph related items extant. Offered is a handwritten letter dated July 9, 1918 by Ruth that reads, "Dear Sir, Your check received and I thank you very much. Yours very truly." Ruth then proceeded to sign the letter, "Geo. H. Ruth" six times in bold black fountain pen. The letter was sent to Frank Bradsby in response to Ruth's request for $100.00 to be paid to him in exchange for allowing his name to be used on Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Once the fee was remitted Ruth obliged with six beautiful signatures to used as the models that would later emblazen his very own game used baseball bats. Letter includes the original envelope which was postmarked July 26, 1918 from the Hotel Metropole in Chicago and is hand addressed by Ruth. Letter itself has its original fold lines with all of the autographs remaining quite strong rating 9 out of 10. By 1918 Ruth had already risen to the elite of the league tying for the AL home run title with (11) and pitching for another 9 scoreless innings in the World Series extending his streak to (22) for Series play. Ironically, just one day before this letter had been penned by Ruth he hit a home run against Cleveland that was deemed to be a triple as the winning run scored ahead of him and thusly cost him the AL HR crown for 1918. Extraordinary piece with impeccable provenance from the H&B archives. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($30,000.00-$40,000.00)
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$38,000.00
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208 |
Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat with largest MLB allowed specifications. Vintage L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 42" long and weighs an unbelievable 58oz. The offered bat was at the time of its manufacture the maximum size allowed to be used in Major League play. Along with many other historic bats in the Louisville Slugger bat collection the bat was part of a travelling display and retains evidence of the period paper identification label that was once adhered to the barrel. There is no record of a bat of this size ever being used in Major League play. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$2,200.00
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209 |
Tony Lazzeri photograph c.1920's. Sepia tone 6"x8 1/2" image of Lazzeri posed on the field in Yankee uniform with stark contrast and tone. Right edge appears to be offcut, photo has a few edge creases and minor surface wrinkling in a few areas: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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210 |
Babe Ruth auto. album page. Unlined 3"x5" page signed in bold black fountain pen, "Sincerely Babe Ruth". Signature rates 9.5 out of 10, paper is adhered to period piece of black paper and includes its original envelope. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,100.00
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Rare Bob Meusel professional model baseball bat c.1921-30. Hickory L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 33oz. vault marked model number S43 on both knob and barrel ends. Striking example retains an attractive deep brown original finish and shows good usage wear incl. handle crack, scored handle, barrel wear incl. cleat marks, and factory side writing which is faded indicating the bat was returned by another player. Meusel was a member of the Yankees "Murderer's Row" batting order and led the league in home runs with (33) in 1925. The offered example is the finest that we have encountered. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$5,000.00
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Vintage auto. album with Babe Ruth. Period 4"x6" album with (20) auto. cut signatures adhered to various pages. Players include Babe Ruth, Leo Durocher, Rogers Hornsby, and Frank Frisch. Book has other signatures incl. D.Dean, P.Martin, D220Schacht, and Moe Berg that have been enhanced in the period. Ruth signature remains very clean rating 7/8 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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Fine Babe Ruth original photograph c.1925. Powerful original black and white 8"x10" image of Ruth autographing a baseball in Yankee uniform. Photo resonates with clarity and imagery not often found in depictions of its type. Reverse is stamped with Culver Pictures Inc. markings and is very clean with some minor surface wrinkling to the corner areas. Perfect compliment to a Ruth signed item: EX-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,400.00
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Fine Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1930-40's. Clean unused light cream Harridge AL baseball signed on the sweet spot by Babe Ruth in bold blue fountain pen. The signature remains very prominent with consistent flow and darkness throughout rating 9.5 out of 10. The popularity of Ruth autographed baseballs is nothing short of a resounding testimony to his importance in American sport and social history. The demand for these treasured souvenirs extends far beyond those who saw him play to those that were not even born 25 years after he passed away. As such, high grade exemplars of Ruth single signature baseballs are becoming very difficult to acquire with the offered ball ranking among the finest that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: NM, Signature: NM-MT |
($30,000.00-$40,000.00)
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$29,000.00
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215 |
Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat c.1933. L.Slugger 125 model measures 35" long and weighs 32oz. Bat retains bold signature and trademark stampings with typical moderate usage wear. Desirable pro model bat with similar qualities to a Babe Ruth game used bat that displays nicely for a fraction of the pricing for a game model. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,300.00
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1927 World Series program. Desirable program issued for a game played during the 1927 World Series between the Pirates and Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Program is unscored with some wear to the spine incl. tape repair. Back and front covers also have a corner chip: VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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217 |
Rare Lou Gehrig single signed baseball c.1927-31. Moderately toned Barnard AL ball signed on a side panel, "To Bill Grace with kindest regards Lou Gehrig" in black fountain pen. Salutation and signature rate 7/8 out of 10. Ball itself has some age spotting on two panels and under the Gehrig signature has some remnants of a removed green ink notation or signature that continued onto the sweet spot. Unclear as to whether it was another autograph, date, or period notation regarding the recipient. Gehrig single signed baseballs of quality are very scarce with note to the fact that this example was signed during the prime Yankee dynasty years. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-VG/EX, Signature: EX-MT |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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218 |
Rare Lou Gehrig store model glove c.1930's. Buckle back model baseman's mitt with facsimile signature stamping of Lou Gehrig at top right of interior. Manufacturer stampings with model number are present but faint on the interior. Glove overall remains very clean with appealing tan coloration. One of the rarest and most desirable of 1920-30's era player endorsed store model gloves: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,000.00
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219 |
Rare Lou Gehrig auto. photograph c.1930's. Classic 7"x9" sepia tone portrait of Gehrig smiling signed at the bottom right, "To Malcolm With Kindest Personal Regards Cordially Lou Gehrig". Black ink salutation and signature remain very strong rating 8/9 out of 10 with three small areas of flaking to the ink within the salutation. Image itself has some typical light surface wrinkling and some very light toning with tiny pinholes at each corner. Gehrig signed images of quality are exceedingly rare and very desirable. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: EX, Signature: Range EX/MT-NM |
($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
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$6,500.00
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220 |
Babe Ruth souvenir wristwatch in its original case c.1940's. Vintage wristwatch features an image of Ruth in the center retaining its original metal band. Includes its original baseball shaped casing with facsimile signature of Ruth on the front: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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221 |
Babe Ruth photograph c. 1930. Poignant 7 1/2"x9" black and white photo of Ruth signing baseball for a group of young boys at the Knickerbocker hospital in New York. Seated next to Babe is his wife Claire: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$750.00
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222 |
1934 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Toned Harridge AL ball signed by (23) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Dickey, Combs, Gomez, Ruffing, Combs, and Sewell. McCarthy is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-7 out of 10 with a prominent Babe Ruth signature positioned on the sweet spot. Desirable vintage Yankee team ball signed by Ruth in his final year in pinstripes. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,000.00)
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$4,900.00
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223 |
Rare Babe Ruth "Home Run" candy wrapper c.1920's. Popular period collectible picturing a portrait image of Ruth in Yankee hat on the front of a 5"x7" candy wrapper. Wrapper has some typical creasing and has a chip to the bottom right corner. Relatvely scarce period Ruth piece seldom seen at auction: VG |
($1,250.00-$1,500.00)
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$275.00
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225 |
Babe Ruth photograph c.1934. Charming candid pose of Ruth taken during the 1934 Tour of Japan measures 2 3/4"x4 1/2": EX |
($500.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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226 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig photograph c.1929. Vintage 7"x9" black and white photo of the famed Yankee duo standing by the dugout in warm up jackets. Dated on reverse with the period paper byline, front has some light surface wrinkling and two small areas of restoration to the edges: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$900.00
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227 |
Superb Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Clean off white McKinnon Sporting Goods Co. "League Special" ball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in bold blue fountain pen. Both autographs remain very strong rating 9 out of 10 with desirable positioning for display. Ball is dated on side panel, "Oct. 30, 1928" and has the recipient's name "E.L. Burkle" printed near the manufacturer stampings. The ball was signed for the young boy (Burkle) in 1928 when Ruth and Gehrig were passing through Sioux City, Iowa on their famed Bustin Babes/Larrupin Lous barnstorming tour. The ball was signed and then tucked away preserving it in near original condition. Very high quality Ruth and Gehrig signed ball from the 1928 Tour with direct provenance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and a letter of provenance from the Burkle family: NM |
($25,000.00-$35,000.00)
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$29,000.00
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228 |
Lot of (2) Bustin Babes barnstorming photographs c.1920's. Pair of vintage images taken during the legendary barnstorming tour with Babe Ruth incl. 5"x8" sepia tone image of Ruth with children surrounding and 8"x10" sepia tone image of Ruth standing with two kids (has a few pinholes in white border): EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$275.00
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229 |
New York Yankees auto. season pass with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig c.1930. Cardboard season pass issued for the Wichita Falls BBC measures 2 1/2"x4" and has been signed by (8) Yankee players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Hoyt, and Pennock. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,200.00
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230 |
Babe Ruth and Al Simmons photograph c.1930. Sepia tone image 8"x10" picturing Ruth and Simmons standing with bats on the field. Image exhibits fine clarity and contrast with one small corner crease, stamped with Baseball Magazine archives hologram on the reverse: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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231 |
1928 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned and clear coated Barnard AL ball signed by (16) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Pennock, Lazzeri, Durocher, Combs, and Covaleskie. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10 with Ruth and Gehrig remaining two of the best autographs on the ball. The 1927 Yankees are often remembered as one of the greatest teams in baseball history but the 1928 Yankees certainly received the torch in appropriate fashion winning 101 games in the regular season and then handily sweeping the Cardinals in four games to take the World Series behind nine home runs (Seven by Ruth and Gehrig). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
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$13,500.00
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Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Very crisp 3 1/2"x5 1/2" sepia tone image of Ruth batting signed in the top margin by Ruth in blue fountain pen. Signature contrasts nicely with the cream background and rates 7 out of 10. Photo is very clean with a few very minor surface wrinkles and a small piece of paper adhered to the back. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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Significant 1923 New York Yankees World Championship pocketwatch. Rare gold pocketwatch presented to New York Yankees trainer "Doc" Woods in honor of the first Yankees World Championship in 1923. Five sided watch features a handsome baseball game scene engraving on the reverse with inscribed lettering, "YANKEES" and "World's Champions 1923". Made by the famed Gruen Co. the watch remains in running order with some light flaking to the watch facing and typical light surface wear to the gold surface. Very fine and desirable award piece with relation to the Yankees inaugural Championship season: EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$7,500.00
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Babe Ruth et al autographed baseball attributed to the 1923 World Series. Lightly clear coated and toned Heydler NL ball signed by Babe Ruth, Miller Huggins, Nick Altrock, Pat Moran, and a huge John J.McGraw signature that runs from one side panel to another. Signatures all remain quite legible with all but Huggins ranging from 6-9 out of 10. The Huggins signature is also fairly strong but has some lightness to the last name apparently from lack of ink flow. The ball appears to be very similar to other signed baseballs and photographs that are related to Christy Walsh and World Series promotional appearances. Based on Moran's presence on the ball and his death in March of 1924 the ball was most likely signed at the 1923 World Series between the Yankees and Giants in New York. Ball itself has some areas of light toning and a small hole from mounting on reverse sweet spot. Rare early Babe Ruth signed special event ball with desirable signature positioning above his charismatic manager Miller Huggins. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($6,000.00-$8,000.00)
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$5,000.00
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235 |
Important Babe Ruth Hillerich & Bradsby Co. baseball bat factory record card c.1932-43. Offered is an original factory record card used to document Babe Ruth's baseball bat orders during a portion of his career. "Ruth, Babe", "New York, Boston Natl. Lea., and Brooklyn Natl. Lea." handwritten notations remain at the top of the 8"x11" sheet denoting the teams that Ruth played for during the period relating to this particular card. Fascinating piece offers unique insight into Ruth's bat preferences including terminology such as "plenty of knots" and "smaller handle". The reverse of the card features bat diagrams with exact measurements for (4) Ruth style bats. Card remains fairly intact with some chipping at top edge and bottom left corner. Historically significant piece with relation to both Ruth and H&B materials is the first of its type to ever be publicly offered. Includes letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: VG-EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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236 |
Woody Williams St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Williams for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with St. Louis team name on front and #19 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Williams on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$225.00
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Omar Vizquel Cleveland Buckeyes game worn jersey. Worn by the fine shortstop of the Cleveland Indians on June 23, 2001 with Cleveland team name on front and #13 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front, Vizquel is regarded by many as one of the finest defensive shortstops in baseball history. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($450.00-$550.00)
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$500.00
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238 |
Mike Sweeney Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. 1945 Monarchs style jersey worn by Sweeney for the Kansas City Royals on June 13, 2004 with large red "KC" team letters on front and #29 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has #29 on back. Signed by Sweeney on the back, jersey shows great usage wear including some soiling on the back of shoulders. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$500.00
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Jason Isringhausen St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by the St. Louis Cardinals star relief pitcher on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #44 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Isringhausen on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$450.00
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240 |
Mike Piazza New York Cubans game worn jersey. Worn by the future HOF catcher for the New York Mets game on June 13, 2004 with team name on front and #31 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and "Cubans" lettering running down the left sleeve. Very attractive style from fine batting catcher in Major League history. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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Mike Metheny St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Matheny for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #22 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Matheny on back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$375.00
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Jose Offerman Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. Worn by Offerman for the Kansas City Royals on June 13, 1998 with team name on front and #30 on the back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tagging inside collar. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$300.00)
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$425.00
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Mike Hargrove Cleveland Buckeyes game worn jersey. 1946 style jersey worn by the Cleveland Indians manager on June 26, 1999 with team name on front and #30 on back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tag inside collar and Black Diamond Series tag on tail front. Left sleeve features 1945 Champions patch. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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Luis Gonzalez Detroit Cubs game worn jersey. Grey flannel style shirt worn by Gonzalez for the Detroit Tigers on June 13, 1998 with team name on front and #28 on back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tag inside collar and desirable Cubs patch on left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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245 |
Jim Edmonds St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Edmonds for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #15 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Edmonds on the back. Desirable style gamer from the perennial All-Star Edmonds. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,250.00
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Mike Cameron New York Cubans game worn jersey. Worn by Cameron for the New York Mets on June 13, 2004 with team name on front and #44 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Cameron on the back. "Cubans" lettering remains on left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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Mike Sweeney Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. Desirable 1924 style shirt worn by Sweeney for the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #29 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and "KC" patch on left sleeve. Signed by Sweeney on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$550.00
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Matt Morris St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Morris for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #35 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed on the back by the Cardinals star pitcher. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$500.00
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249 |
Jeff Conine Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. Worn by Conine for the Kansas City Royals on June 13, 1998 with team name on front and #19 on back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tag inside collar and includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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250 |
Steve Kline St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Kline for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #49 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Kline on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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Mark Langston Cleveland Buckeyes game worn jersey. Worn by Langston for the Cleveland Indians on June 26, 1999 with team name on front and #22 on back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tag inside collar and Black Diamond tag on tail front. Desirable 1945 Champions patch remains on left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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Albert Pujols St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Pujols for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #5 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Pujols on the back. Pujols is widely regarded as the finest overall player in the Major Leagues and based on his recent statistics seems destined for greatness. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$5,000.00
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Tony Pena Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. Worn by Kansas City Royals manager Pena on June 13, 2004 with "KC" team lettering on front and #6 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Pena on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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254 |
Don Baylor New York Cubans game worn jersey. Worn by Baylor as a coach with the New York Mets on June 13, 2004 with team name on front and #52 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Baylor on back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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255 |
Damion Easly Detroit Cubs game worn jersey. Grey flannel shirt worn by Easly for the Detroit Tigers on June 13, 1998 with team name on front and #9 on back. Retains Ebbets Field flannels tag inside collar and has Cubs patch on left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$500.00
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Jose Oquendo St. Louis Stars game worn jersey. Worn by Oquendo for the St. Louis Cardinals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #11 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Oquendo on the back. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$425.00
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Al Leiter New York Cubans game worn jersey. Worn by Leiter for the New York Mets on June 13, 2004 with team name on front and #22 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Leiter on the back. Desirable "Cubans" team lettering remains on the left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$400.00
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Roberto Alomar Cleveland Buckeyes game worn jersey. Worn by Alomar for the Cleveland Indians on June 26, 1999 with team name on front and #12 on back. Retains Ebbets Field Flannels tag inside collar and Black Diamond tag on tail front. 1945 Champions patch remains on left sleeve. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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Carlos Beltran Kansas City Monarchs game worn jersey. Pinstriped 1924 style jersey worn by Beltran for the Kansas City Royals on June 29, 2003 with team name on front and #15 on back. Retains AIS tag on tail front and has been signed by Beltran on the back. Beltran has exploded in 2004 with comparisons being drawn to such greats as Roberto Clemente. The offered jersey could end up being a fantastic piece within several years given Beltran's potential. Includes LOA from the Kansas City Royals: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$2,400.00
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Rare Cleveland Buckeyes team photograph c.1946. Sepia tone 8"x10" of the Buckeyes in full uniform with the "1945 World's Colored Champions" patch on the sleeves. Image retains strong general contrast and clarity with some typical surface wrinkling. Stamped Sterling Enterprises, Clev. photographer on the back: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$325.00
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1969 Satchell Paige presentational trophy. Ornate silverplated lidded ice vessel inscribed on the front, "Presented With Great Pride to A Native Son of National Fame Satchell Paige- Mobile Major League Day-Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce October 25, 1969". 8" tall marked International Silver Co. on base, desirable personal player award with relation to the Negro League legend: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$1,500.00
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Scarce 1949 Satchel Paige Cleveland Indians home jersey. One of the finest baseball HOF'er jerseys that we have had the privilege to offer. Stunning cream colored button down shirt with flannel sleeves and body strips surrounding a slightly lighter color "Palm Beach" style interior body fabric of a knit construction. Front of the shirt retains its original "Indians" team lettering across the chest and back has the original #29. Black horizontal MacGregor/Goldsmith tag remains inside the collar along with "Paige 29" chain stitched onto a strip tag. Inside the tail front is the "Set 1 1949" flag tag, original Indians logo patch is affixed to the left sleeve. Shirt remains in superb original condition with some very small moth holes on the back and some light age toning throughout. Matching pants were issued to teammate Al Clark and retain their orig. Wilson tag inside the waistband along with "Clark" chain stitched strip tag. Pants have some light usage wear and age toning remaining complete and intact. This monumental jersey was originally obtained by a Cleveland Indians scout Ernie Molnar who had befriended a Minor League player by the name of Ernie Chonko. During the 1950's era Molnar presented the Paige jersey, Clark pants, and some other cursory Indians items to Ernie Chonko as a token of their friendship. The jersey is being offered for the first time publicly and has remained in the Chonko family since it was received by Ernie. The greatness of Paige lies not only in his remarkable pitching career but also in his character as a man. It is a difficult task to find a former teammate or peer that had a negative word to say aboout Old Satch unless they were batting against him. Paige was signed by the Clev. Indians Bill Veeck in July of 1949 to the jeers of many who accused him of signing Paige as a gate attraction. Satchel went on to finish the year with a 6-1 record contributing to the Indians 1948 World Championship run. Fantastic rarity is one of only a few known authentic Paige jerseys extant. We are honored to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this jersey will be donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll and letter of provenance from the nephew of Ernie Chonko: EX |
($40,000.00-$50,000.00)
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$100,000.00
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Unusual Satchel Paige decorative wall plaque c.1948-50. Very interesting 7"x9" chalkware plaque with three dimensional hand painted and glazed depiction of Satchel Paige in a Cleveland Indians uniform. Colors remain vibrant and bold with original surface and glaze intact: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$1,800.00
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1947 Negro League East vs. West All-Star game full ticket. Issued for the annual All-Star game played at Comiskey Park on July 27, 1947. Front of ticket is very clean with minimal wear, reverse has period notations regarding the game incl. score and pitcher Dan Bankhead: EX-EX/MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$475.00
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Rare 1946 Negro League East vs. West All-Star game program. Seldom offered program issued for the classic All-Star game held at Chicago's Comiskey Park. Interior is unscored with printed lineups incl. Doby, Irvin, Leonard, Gibson, Bankhead, Jethroe, and Trouppe. Program has some typical light usage wear to the covers and interior: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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Significant Roy Campanella 1941 East vs. West All-Star game MVP trophy. Large 21" tall cylindrical trophy featuring a figural batter at top. Inscribed on body, "Olde Tyme Club of Chicago Trophy" and on base "Most Valuable Player East-West Game 1941". Campanella captured this award at the young age of 20 while learning from his mentor Biz Mackey. Very rare to find any Negro League related trophies let alone one of this player significance and event impact. Has some very minor wear to surface of body incl. toning and patina tarnish. Includes letter of provenance from Roxie Campanella: EX |
($7,500.00-$12,500.00)
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$19,000.00
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PF Flyers baseball cardboard advertising display sign c.1950's. Large 20"x27" cardboard sign picturing several star players of the era incl. Campanella, Musial, Rizzuto, and Lemon. Sign retains strong original color and easel back stand remains intact. Has some minor wear on the front with two small pinholes at right edge. First example of this player combination that we have encountered: EX-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$750.00
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PF Flyers "Big League Stars on TV" baseball cardboard advertising display sign c.1950's. Large 21"x27" cardboard die cut advertising display features vignette portraits of star players incl. Williams, Snider, Roberts, Reese, and Kaline. Has a few areas of toning on the front and some wear to the center fold line. Back retains orig. cardboard easel back stand : VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$700.00
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Phil Rizzuto Coca Cola advertising display sign c.1950's. Matted and framed display piece features a rare cardboard advertising sign picturing Phil Rizzuto. Sign measures 10"x12" with a corner crease at bottom right and some light surface wear. Rizzuto has autographed the sign in blue sharpie. Matted along with the sign are Rizzuto auto. 8"x10" color photo and (2) vintage Rizzuto baseball cards. Attractive display piece with a very desirable and quite rare advertising item. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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Fort Lauderdale Stadium sign c.1940-50's. Great period painted metal sign measures 24"x36" denoting it as the winter home of the New York Yankees. Retains original paint and surface with baseball and football player graphics. Front has some typical wear incl. some paint scratches and toning. Unique period display with strong eye appeal: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field hot dog vendor's case c.1940's. Handled tin hot dog vending container takes you out to Wrigley to watch Hartnett, Grimm, and the like. Retains two period Cubs decals on either sidewith two lift lid containers that once held hot dogs to be sold at the ballpark. Surface remains very clean with some light indentations in a few areas. 15" long: EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$1,400.00
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P.Lorillard & Co. tobacco display cabinet c.1890-1900. Ornately appointed Victorian walnut cabinet advertising P.Lorillard & Co. tobacco products retains its rare original etched glass doors with "Lorillard's Tin Tag Plug Tobacco" frosted lettering. Pediment top retains its original inlaid Lorillard Co. lettering and fanciful openwork wood trim. Overall appearance is superb with rich finish and original tooled metal hardware. Cabinets such as this once occupied prominent placements in various mercantiles of the period displaying the tobacco related wares. Very stylish and functional piece of tobacco related furniture that display period sporting objects in an impressive fashion. 31" wide, 42" tall, and 17" deep: EX-MT |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$5,500.00
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1885 Philadelphia Athletics scorecard. Foldout program issued for a game played between the Athletics and Yale with printed lineups incl. Stovey, Milligan, and Coleman. Interior is partially scored in pencil and features an ad for J.D. Shibe Sporting Goods. Back cover has some adhesive residue from scrapbook removal: VG-EX |
$400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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Fine 1929 "Safe" figural baseball trophy. Ornate and stylish silverplated trophy titled "Safe" featuring a runner sliding in the manner of Ty Cobb. Overall size is 12" long by 13" tall retaining its original painted wooden base having four columnar corner supports flanking four faux tortoiseshell side panels. Made by renowned metalwork shop of Dieges & Clust with metal identification tag remaining attached to the back of the base. Engraved silverplated placard on front reads, "Championship Trophy Press Morning League 1929". Wooden base has some typical age wear including a few surface scratches, figural player and platform remain remarkably clean with only some light general wear. First example of this fine figural trophy that we have encountered: EX |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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$2,900.00
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Federal League cigar band c.1914-15. Period 2 3/4" long cigar band with golt decoration and "Federal League" lettering: EX-MT |
($150.00-$250.00)
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$225.00
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Scarce Federal League baseball c.1914-15. Seldom offered official Federal League ball as used in the two year rebel league retaining original league stampings on the sweet spot and Victor mfg. stampings on side panel. Ball exhibits some typical usage wear with moderate toning and some minor abrasions. Only the second example that we have encountered: VG-EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,100.00
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1915 Pittsburgh Federal League complimentary ticket stub. Fairly large 2 1/4"x 3 1/2" ticket stub issued for the 1915 Pittsburgh Federal League club at Exposition Park: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$400.00
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Large format original photograph of Honus Wagner c. 1947. One of the largest original single player vintage images that we have handled with an interior image size of 11"x14". Black and white photo pictures Wagner in Pirates uniform (one year style) as a coach in 1947. Wonderful detail exhibited with Wagner staring straight ahead. Signed at the bottom in ink, "Photo by Danny Jacino AP" and stamped AP Newsphoto on the back. The photo has some light wrinkling in a few areas and a few line creases retaining a fine general appearance: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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Honus Wagner store model baseball glove c.1915-20. Rare full size RHT model glove retaining a "J.Honus Wagner" facs. signature stamping on the interior palm area along with Goldsmith logo and "Professional Model KB". Back of glove remains very clean with original brass Goldsmith button and cloth patch intact. Light to moderate wear overall with bold stampings and high quality features incl. black leather full web: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,500.00
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Honus Wagner auto. photograph. Printed publication image of Wagner posed with a youth in the background signed in black fountain pen, "Honus Wagner 1947". Signature rates 9 out of 10, image measures 7"x11 1/2" with some minor edge wear at the top (would be easily matted out) and some faint original fold lines. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($600.00-$800.00)
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$650.00
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280 |
1937 University of Pittsburgh yearbook with Pitt. Pirates autographs. Titled "The Owl" the offered hard bound (318) page yearbook features a full page of vintage Pitt. Pirates signatures in the back. Total of (21) players incl. Lloyd Waner, Pie Traynor, Arky Vaughan, Paul Waner, and a beautiful Honus Wagner. All signatures are signed in ink ranging from 9-10 out of 10. Top of the page has some minor age toning to the right of the autographs. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Book: EX, Autographs: NM-NM/MT |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$1,000.00
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Significant Fred Clarke single signed baseball from the 1909 World Series. Lightly toned B.Johnson AL ball signed on a side panel in black fountain pen, "To My Friend Lucy Crawford Fred C. Clarke". Clarke has also written on two adjoining side panels, "October 11, 1909" and " Pitts.-8 Detr.-6". Clarke's penmanship is known for its flair and rates 7 out of 10. The ball was used in Game #3 of the 1909 World Series which was played in Detroit. The 1909 World Series was billed as a more of a showdown between the two marquis players of the day Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb. Wagner and the the Pirates prevailed winning the third game en route to taking the Series by a total of 4 games to 3 games. Very rare single signed HOF'er baseball with historical import as a World Series game used baseball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$13,000.00
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282 |
Scarce Honus Wagner cigar box c.1900. Incredibly rare Wagner endorsed lidded wooden cigar box featuring a lithographic interior lid label that pictures Honus Wagner in a Louisville Colonels uniform c.1897-1899. Exterior of the box has "Honus Wagner" brand stampings on side panels, front panel, and lid. Retains a portion of its its original tax stampings and paisley paper edge decoration. Marked underneath as having been distributed by the 47th District of Kentucky. The box overall remains intact and in generally nice condition with some chipping to the the interior label at the bottom portion (inside the box). Exterior of box has some toning in a few areas and some other general light wear. Dating of the box is based upon the usage of "Honus" rather then "Hans" first name, partial tax stamp dating information, and the label picturing Wagner wearing a Louisville uniform (1897-99). The offered box is one of only two known examples and ranks as the most coveted baseball related cigar box issue. Significant rarity relating to one of the greats of the game from his early career period: EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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$9,000.00
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283 |
Cy Young auto. photograph. Black and white newpspaper photo of Young smoking a pipe measures 3 1/2"x5 3/4" and is signed in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$650.00
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Cy Young photograph c.1920's. Sepia tone original image of nice quality with strong contrast and detail. Image pictures Young throwing with outfield wall advertising in the background. 8"x10" with some light surface crazing and a small corner chip repair: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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285 |
Cy Young and Walter Johnson auto. baseball from the 1939 HOF Inaugural Induction Day. Spalding "Hall of Fame" model ball signed by Cy Young and Walter Johnson has some scuffing and abrasions throughout. Young signature remains quite legible rating 5 out of 10 and displays as a single signature. Johnson signature rates 2/3 out of 10 with losses. Dated "1939" on the sweet spot. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,200.00
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286 |
Superb Walter Johnson photograph c.1920's. Stark black and white image of the Big Train standing in Washington Senators uniform holding a ball. Clarity and contrast are exceptional with very evident detail. 8"x10" with some general light wear incl. a few very minor surface wrinkles, marked Culver Services on the back: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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287 |
1933 Washington Senators team photograph. Brilliant sepia tone oversized 12"x20" photograph of the AL Champion Senators posed at Griffith Stadium. Players include Cronin, Altrock, Goslin, Nerg, Rice, and owner Clark Griffith. Marked Rideout studios, Washington at right side. Image retains original clarity and contrast having a few 'scrolling' surface wrinkles at left side. Very handsome period team photograph of size: EX-EX/MT (With note to scrolling wrinkles) |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$350.00
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288 |
Clark Griffith auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" matte finish composite image of Griffith signed in white ink, "To my friend Bill, Clark Griffith". Signature rates 8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$190.00
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289 |
Joe Cronin single signed baseball bat c.1943-49. L.Slugger model 125JC measures 34" long with heavy usage wear including handle crack that has been repaired with finish nails and ball marks on the barrel. To the left of the bat stampings is a black fountain pen signature of HOF'er Joe Cronin. Signature remains very strong rating 8 out of 10. This is the first single signed Cronin bat that we have seen offered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Bat: VG, Signature: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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290 |
Rare Joe Jackson "Baseball Magazine" window advertising display c.1910-15. Printed photographic broadside style window display measures 10"x19" featuring a black and white image of Joe Jackson in the center. Red ink advertisement for the magazine printed in the top margin, "Read the Baseball Magazine on Sale at All News Stands". Bottom margin has Jackson's name and International News Service credits. Piece remains in fine general condition given its original display conditions with three horizontal creases and some general light edge wear. One of only a handful of Jackson related advertising pieces: VG-EX |
($2,000.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,900.00
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291 |
Significant "Shoeless" Joe Jackson autographed professional model baseball bat c.1910-11. The true scarcity of this treasure lies not only in the mathematical and existing H&B archive evidence but also in all the known related circumstances that contribute to this terminology. J.F. Hillerich & Son professional model bat (pre-1912) measures 33" long and weighs 39oz., retaining bold manufacturer's stampings at the center-brand area. H&B records and historians alike verify that this batÆs markings confirm that it was manufactured as a professional model game bat sometime during the period 1897-1911. These experts also contend that the bat's exceptional wood quality and its hand-turned knob only underscore this conclusion. Its evident usage, including repaired handle crack and wear to the barrel area, are consistent with game-use wear. Most notably and what makes this bat so special and remarkably unique, Joe Jackson has signed the sweet spot of the barrel in black, fountain pen ink. The signature remains remarkably bold and pronounced, especially given the medium on which it is signed, and it rates an 8/9 out of 10. When comparing this signature to the handful of documented authentic Jackson signatures, one can instantly recognize the crude penmanship characteristics and trademark letter formation as being that of the semiliterate Jackson. The offered bat originated from estate of Major League catcher Syd Smith. Smith and Jackson were lifetime friends, and their relationship is well documented. Both Smith and Jackson were born in South Carolina where they both also retired and lived out their lives. Smith played in the Major Leagues for five seasons between 1908-1915. Notably, Smith and Jackson both debuted in the same year, 1908, with the same team. Jackson played 5 games that year and Smith played 46 for Connie Mack's Athletics before Smith was traded to the St. Louis Browns. The two were again re-united as teammates two years later when they played together on the Cleveland Nap's (Indians) in 1910 and 1911. At that time, the closest Major League franchises to the Mason-Dixon line were both in St. Louis, and it was not uncommon for Southerners to refer to all Major League teams as "Yankees", since teams were located in "Yankee" cities. Because of their unique and similar geographical backgrounds and considering the times, one can easily understand how it was natural for Jackson and Smith to forge a strong friendship that would last until death (Smith was a member of the honorary escort at Jackson's funeral in 1951). Included with this historic bat is a professional quality catcher's mitt c.1910 which was also found in the Smith estate at the time of the bat's discovery. The glove is a RHT model buckle back catcher's mitt of a very high quality exhibiting strong evidence of usage. The back of the glove retains the original buckle back, which has been repaired with a fortified leather support on the right side having been peened with a metal rivet style attachment. Interior of the glove retains a wonderful original surface with several period leather reinforcements stitched onto the mitt. It is very characteristic for gloves of this period to have such reinforcements and illustrates the length at which players would go to salvage their preferred fielding tools. Note the image of Smith pictured on pg. 136 wearing an almost identical glove which may in fact be this very glove prior to the interior leather reinforcements. In addition to the supporting provenance that this glove provides to the Jackson bat, it is fascinating to think that this very glove may well have received the pitches of Addie Joss. The weight of the bat is consistent with other Joe Jackson professional game bats and though there are documented Jackson professional model bats that measure as much as 36" long, there are also several Jackson 125 professional model bats that have measured under 36" long including two documented 33" long models. Additionally, Hillerich & Bradsby Co. shipping ledgers from the 1910-11 era list several player bat specifications that include an order from Joe Jackson for a 39oz. bat. It is interesting to note that there were no lengths included in these ledgers, though it is well documented that during the deadball era the weight of a player's bat was deemed to be far more critical than its length. The handle of the offered bat is very pronounced and the end of the barrel is clearly rounded with minimal tapering from end-to-end. These characteristics are nearly identical to those evidenced on Jackson's "Black Betsy" models the style of which were used only by a select group of players. This very bat was on exhibit at the MCI’s National Sports Gallery museum in Washington, D.C from December 1, 1997 through June 30, 2001. It should also be noted that the National Sports Gallery’s museum curator, Judge Frank Ceresi, further corroborated the provenance of this bat by reviewing the bat with Jackson's sister in South Carolina, and included with the bat will be an affidavit from Judge Ceresi recounting this meeting. In short, Mrs. Gertrude Jackson Trammell examined the bat and proclaimed, "That’s Joe’s signature". Furthermore, she emotionally insisted that her brother Joe, “could, and did sign his name by drawing his signature.” As recounted by Judge Ceresi, she was particularly saddened by the myth that Joe was a very uneducated backward person. Based on the aforementioned provenance, the uncommon characteristics of the bat, the appropriate professional model markings on the bat, and the authentic signature of Jackson, it is absolutely possible that Jackson in fact used the offered bat. No other likely explanation carries more merit. Joe Jackson remains today one of the most legendary and yet tragic figures in baseball and American history. He was regarded by many of the greatest players in history (including Ruth and Cobb) as the finest pure hitter who ever lived. And he remains, in many ways, the King Lear of American sports history. Never before has a more significant piece of autographed Jackson memorabilia been offered for public sale, and this is likely the most significant Jackson autographed item in existence. The offered bat is a monumental rarity with multiple category appeal. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad, LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll, letter of provenance from the orig. recipient of the bat from the Smith family, letter of examination from noted American antique furniture consultant Alan Miller regarding the bat characteristics in relation to the signature, and notarized affidavit from Judge Frank Ceresi regarding the Jackson family encounter and surrounding evidence: Bat: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
(Est. upon request)
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$125,000.00
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291a |
Boston Red Sox team photograph attributed to George Grantham Bain c.1912. Fine quality sepia tone 4 1/2"x6 1/2" image of the Red Sox in full uniform incl. Speaker, Carrigan, and Hooper. Image remains very clean, stamped Culver Service Co. on the reverse: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,100.00
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Rare 1907 Boston Red Sox "Royal Rooters" souvenir pin. Molded brass figural pinback with a early ballplayer atop a baeball shaped base. "1907 Rooters Club" lettering on front, reverse is stamped "H.G. Willis Parkdale Jeweler". 1 1/8" tall, very obscure pin related to the legendary Boston fan club: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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Harry Hooper photograph c.1911. Handsome 6 1/2"x8 1/2" sepia tone photo picturing Hooper in Boston uniform. Back of the photo has period notation, "Harry Hooper Redondo, California 1911-Red Sox Boston". Image has a small corner wrinkle at bottom right and a small edge tear on left border: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$500.00
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Scarce Harry Hooper professional model baseball bat c. 1911-15. J.F. Hillerich & Son dash-dot-dash model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 36.5oz. Vault marked number H41 is stamped on both knob and barrel ends with "Hooper" stamped on knob end as well. Bat retains a wonderful untouched surface with "HOOPER" stamped on barrel and factory side writing of "Old Harry Hooper" on back of the barrel. Usage wear is evident inclusive of small handle crack. Hooper along with Red Sox teammates Duffy Lewis and Tris Speaker formed one of the finest outfield trios in baseball history. Hooper gathered 2,466 hits in his (17) year career and during the time period in which this bat was made/used he participated in three World Series contests. The offered example is the finest known Hooper game used bat extant with unimproveable provenance from the H&B factory archives. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and a letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$19,000.00
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295 |
1946 Boston Red Sox World Series press pin. Clean enamelwork pin issued for the Red Sox participation in the 1946 World Series: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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296 |
1943 Boston Red team auto. baseball bat. Eddie Lake L.Slugger 125 professional model bat the barrel of which has been halved and subsequently signed by (23) members of the Red Sox team. Players include Cronin, Lake, Doerr, Hughson, and Tabor. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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297 |
Ted Williams single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed on the sweet spot by Williams in bold green ink. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$525.00
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297a |
Tom Yawkey professional model baseball bat c.1950's. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. Knob end is stamped with W183 (Ted Williams model) and barrel has facs. signature stamping of Yawkey. Bat shows some evidence of usage wear incl. ball/stitch markings. Rare and obscure piece used by the legendary Red Sox owner who often took batting practice with the team. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing-D.Knoll: EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,000.00
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298 |
Ted Williams auto. correspondence relating to the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. c.1960-61. Interesting group of period correspondence between Ted Williams and the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. regarding Williams' new endorsement agreement with Sears, Roebuck, and Co. in which the rights to use Ted's name, etc. on products and advertising was awarded to the Sears Co. Includes 1961 typed letter with rare full name "Theodore S. Williams" signature and 1960 typed letter signed "(Ted) Theodore S. Williams" in black ink. Very rare pair of full name Williams signatures on primary source documents. Lot also includes other misc. (unsigned) letters and a vintage xerox copy of Williams' H&B bat contract. Includes LOA from PSA/DA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX-MT |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$1,200.00
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Rare Ted Williams professional model baseball bat signed by Williams in the period c.1953-1954. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures an impressive 37 3/4" long and weighs nearly 42oz. Model number W166 is stamped on knob end and barrel retains bold centerbrand and facs. signature stampings. Signed on the barrel in green ink, "To Sherman one of the best friends I have Ted Williams." in green ink. Sherman was the Red Sox announcer. Signature has a slight smudge in the "T" in Ted. Date of "10/25/1954" has also been penned in green ink possibly by Williams but unclear. Bat is uncracked with evident usage to the barrel area. Period signed Williams game bats are notably rare and the offered bat is the largest bat ever ordered by Ted Williams according to Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory records. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic D.Bushing/D.Knoll and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX |
($10,000.00-$15,000.00)
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$14,000.00
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Vintage Ted Williams single signed baseball c.1940-50's. Toned "Official League" baseball signed on the sweet spot by Williams in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10 and appears to have been signed on the ball after its usage given the high quality of the signature condition. Playing career era Williams single signed baseballs are notably rare with the offered example dating as the earliest that we have handled based on signature style. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,200.00
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