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Back Items For The Auction of November 12th, 2005  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 301 Rare 1916 Chicago White Sox team panoramic photograph. Large 9"x26" sepia tone image of the White Sox posed on the field in Chicago along with delegates to the National Letter Carriers Assoc. The image remains displayed within its original mount and frame having titling, date, and impressed images of the White Sox stadium along with the Chicago Montgomery Ward store. The photograph itself retains excellent clarity and contrast with players kneeling in the forefront incl. Cicotte, E.Collins, Schalk, and Joe Jackson. Period panoramic photographs of the White Sox with Joe Jackson are exceedingly scarce and desirable: EX/MT-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 302 Lot of (2) items with relation to Joe Jackson. Includes original snapshot of Jackson taken later in life in an outdoor setting. Image measures 1 1/2" square and is framed together with a blown up version of the photo: EX and the original ledger book used by Joe Jackson in his South Carolina liquor store. The ledger has no writing or entries remaining in the book, and is accompanied by a partial map of Greenville, SC and a loan card from Jackson's bank. The ledger was originally given to Mr. Joe Anders by Jackson's sister Gertrude and includes a letter of provenance: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 303 Joe Jackson Baseball Magazine premium poster c.1913. Oversized 10"x20" printed photographic poster of Jackson kneeling with his hands on his knees. Top margin edge has a few small tears and a corner crease: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 304 May 15, 1922 typewritten letter written to Joe Jackson. Typewritten two page letter sent to Jackson by his attorney Ray Cannon regarding a trial against Charles Comiskey and the Chicago White Sox. The case centered around Jackson's contract and salary in the period after he was banned from baseball in 1920. Based on a 10 day reserve clause, Jackson and his wife had sent Comiskey a letter shortly after the 1919 World Series to tell him the details of the scandal. According to court transcripts Jackson was admonished "that he should have told someone", which, he had attempted to do. Interesting period letter with relation to the Black Sox scandal which originated from the estate of Joe Jackson: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 305 Joe Jackson photograph autographed in Katie Jackson's hand c.1910-13. Original sepia tone 4"x7" matted and framed image of Jackson standing with a bat in Cleveland uniform. Overall image size is 5"x8" with some tattering to the edges and surface creasing. The photo has been signed in black ink by Jackson's wife Katie, who frequently signed items on behalf of her husband. Photo was given to the consignor's grandfather by Mrs. Jackson and includes a letter of provenance: VG ($750.00-$1,250.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 306 Scarce "Shoeless" Joe Jackson autographed baseball bat c.1920's. Offered is a Johnny Mostil game used Louisville Slugger 125 model baseball bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 34.8oz. The bat exhibits heavy usage incl. barrel wear and a large handle crack which extends into the H&B trademark area. On the barrel of the bat under the "John Mostil" facsimile signature stamping is the autograph of teammate and acquaintance Joe Jackson. The black fountain pen signature is signed in Jackson's crude, drawn format remaining very dark and bold rating 8 out of 10. Mostil had played with Jackson at Winter ball in 1918 and then with the White Sox during the regular season. Although Mostil would play with the White Sox again from 1921-29, developing into a fine outfielder and batsman, his teammate would be banned from Major League baseball for life in 1920 after the events of the 1919 World Series. Authentic examples of Joe Jackson's signature are extraordinarily rare as he was semi-literate and often had his wife sign on his behalf. To our knowledge this is only one of two known Jackson autographed baseball bats extant, both of which were signed on the barrel area of a professional model bat and have direct provenance. Incredible rarity with relation to one of the most infamous names in American sports history. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication, LOA from PSA/DNA, LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc., period image of Johnny Mostil, and a letter of provenance: Bat: VG-EX, Signature: EX-MT ($50,000.00-$75,000.00) $38,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 307 1960 All-Star game pennant. Red pennant with team logos at the left issued for the game played at New York's Yankee Stadium: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 308 1958 Kansas City Athletics team auto. baseball half bat with Roger Maris. Bob Cerv Louisville Slugger 125 professional model bat was cut in half and signed by the Kansas City team. (35) players incl. Maris, Cerv, Herzog, Chandler, Carrasquel, and Lopez. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Attractive team signed bat from Maris' first season with Kansas City. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 309 HOF'er auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (8) HOF'ers incl. Foxx, Speaker, Baker, P.Waner, Ott, Cobb, Dickey, Vance, and Cobb. The signatures all remain remarkably bold ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Fine ball with strong display qualities. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-MT, Signatures: Range NM-NM/MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 310 1938 All-Star Game auto. baseball. Lt. soiled Harridge AL ball with a notation on a side panel relating to the 1938 All-Star game played in Cincinnati. The ball has been signed by (10) participants incl. Grove, DiMaggio, Cronin, Durocher, and Averill. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 311 1935 All-Star game auto. baseball. Off white "Amateur League" baseball signed by (23) participants incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, McCarthy, Gomez, Dean, and Selkirk. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10 with Gehrig, McCarthy, and Dean displaying nicely around the sweet spot. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-EX/MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 312 HOF'er auto. baseball. Lt. toned Horace Partridge & Co. "Official League" baseball signed by several players incl. Cy Young, Ed Walsh, John Evers, and Eddie Collins. The Walsh, Evers, and Young signatures all remain fairly strong rating 7 out of 10. Many of the other signatures (incl. Tris Speaker) have faded from age or appear to have been initially light due to ink flow. Interesting vintage ball which displays as either a Cy Young or Ed Walsh single signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 313 No Lot. $0 DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 314 1912 New York Giants team panoramic photograph with related gamed used baseball. Very fine quality sepia tone mounted image of the NL Champion New York Giants posed in full uniform at the Polo Grounds. Players and team are identified on the mount incl. Mathewson, McGraw, Merkle, Marquard, Doyle, and Herzog. Photo is stamped Pach Bros., NY and retains superb original clarity. The mount has some edge damage primarily to the bottom and top left corners. Image also has some inpainting to a vertical center crease. The photograph originated with the offered official National League ball, which was apparently used in a Giants game and has been signed by J. Murray and Larry Doyle. Ball stampings remain strong and visible; ball surface has some light age toning with a small mounting hook attached to the top panel: Photo: EX, Mount: VG, Ball: VG-EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 315 New York Giants warm up sweater c.1920. High quality maroon wool knit sweater with applied "N.Y." on the front. Interior retains its original Spalding manufacturer tagging and the sweater remains in fine original condition with some minimal age wear. Orignates from the estate of Francis P. Meehan who was elected to the Seton Hall Athletics Hall of Fame in 1973. Meehan played both baseball and basketball, including a stint with the 1929-30 original Boston Celtics. The offered sweater is one of only a handful of surviving examples relating to the days of Christy Mathewson and John McGraw. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and photocopy of Meehan's 1929-30 contract: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 316 Frank Frisch auto. letter. Dated 1926, the letter is typewritten on New York Giants stationary with content endorsing Louisville Slugger brand baseball bats. Signed by Frisch in black fountain pen at the bottom. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 317 George Kelly auto. letter. Dated 1926, the letter is typewritten on New York Giants stationary with content endorsing Louisville Slugger brand baseball bats. Signed by Kelly in black fountain pen at the bottom. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 318 1936 World Series press pin. Enameled pin issued for the Series played between the Yankees and Giants: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 319 1933 Goudey Mel Ott auto. baseball card. Ott card #127 is well centered and has a horizontal crease across the top of the card. Signature is signed in fountain pen across the bottom rating 6/7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and has been graded authentic by PSA/DNA: EX ($1,250.00-$1,500.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 320 Mel Ott and Bill Dickey Chesterfield advertising display sign c.1940's. Colorful cardboard advertising display piece pictures HOF'ers Dickey and Ott advertising Chesterfield cigarettes. Sign measures 21"x22" with some restoration to top and bottom right corners along with a vertical repair to a crease. Visually attractive display piece with vibrant color: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 321 1941 New York Giants team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Frick NL ball signed by (26) players incl. Ott, Hubbell, Danning, Bartell, and Terry. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 322 Lot of (3) ticket stubs from the final game played at the Polo Grounds. Set of three full stubs issued for the game played on Sept. 29, 1957 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Giants. The game was the final Giants home game played at the fabled Polo Grounds before its demolition. Each ticket remains very clean with fresh original color. Rare and desirable stub as the attendance was only 11,606: Range EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 322a 1954 John "Windy" McCall New York Giants World Series ring. Ornate 14K gold, size 12.5 ring was issued to Windy McCall as a member of the World Champion 1954 Giants team. Ring features stadium graphic on one side panel and "Giants" team name on the opposite panel. Top of the ring has a single inset diamond with "1954 World Champions" lettering surrounding. Balfour 14K is inscribed on the interior of the ring along with "John McCall" in cursive. The ring originates directly from McCall himself and is one of only a few player examples from the storied 1954 Giants championship team to have been offered publicly. Includes letter of provenance from John McCall: EX-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $12,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 323 Rare Willie Mays store model baseball glove with its original photographic box c.1950's. MacGregor model #G25 RHT glove features "Willie Mays" stamped in silver on the interior. Glove remains virtually unused with minimal surface soiling to a few areas. Includes its exceedingly rare original box with a full end panel paper label picturing Willie Mays in uniform wearing the glove. Label has some creasing to the edges and some toning from age while retaining a strong photographic image. One corner joint to the box has some period tape reinforcement and the box is a deep red color. One of the most sought after photographic glove boxes of its era with a fine condition example glove: Glove: EX/MT-NM, Box: EX ($2,000.00-$2,500.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 324 1954 "Say Hey! Willie Mays" baseball board game. Uncommon baseball board game endorsed by Mays in 1954 features an exterior lid label picturing Willie. Interior includes playing board, unused scoresheet, rules, and rare Mays insert photo. Box lid has some age toning with the label remaining very clean: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 325 Superb 1958 Willie Mays San Francisco Giants home jersey. 3,283 hits; 2,062 runs; 523 doubles; 140 triples; 660 home runs; 1,903 RBI's; and a lifetime batting average of .302. The aforementioned statistics were compiled during Willie Mays' illustrious 22 year Major League career. In addition to his astounding offensive numbers, Mays is almost universally regarded as the greatest defensive player in Major League history. Offered is Willie Mays' 1958 San Francisco Giants home jersey worn during the inaugural season after the Giants had moved from New York and the Polo Grounds. The jersey retains its original "Giants" lettering on front and #24 on the reverse. Tim McAuliffe tag with size 42 tag remains affixed to the tail front along with "Mays 58" chain stitched in black. The shirt remains in as-worn condition; the front has a few areas of minor staining along with a couple of tiny moth holes and is missing the bottom button. The back of the shirt has similar light staining and moth holes in a few areas. The number 24 has appropriate minor separation at the layering of colors from usage with two very minor period stitching reinforcements, which remain in original condition. The jersey originated from a gentleman who had played within the Giants organization during the 1960's era and acquired several pieces of equipment including the offered jersey. Within the collar area, a faint name is visable, which appears to have a last name of "Davis". Most likely, Davis was a minor league player to whom the shirt had been issued. Near the bottom right area of the back of the shirt, there is an "L" shaped tear approximately 3"x4" which has been reinforced from the interior for stability. According to the family of the original recipient, the jersey was believed to have been torn during game play while Mays was catching a ball against an outfield wall. One side seam also has some minor stitching reinforcement mentioned only for accuracy. Based upon its quality, originality, early playing career dating, and provenance, the offered example is among the finest Willie Mays jerseys extant. Superb early playing career jersey from the greatest all around player in Major League history. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and a notarized letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($40,000.00-$60,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 326 Willie Mays 1969 San Francisco Giants home uniform pants. Cream color flannel pants with orange piping has a strip tag inside the waistband with "Mays 24 32 26ins" chain stitched in black. There are also three vintage numbers (27, 15, and 36) written inside the pants along with the name "Taylor" which likely refer to Minor League players to whom the pants were issued to after Mays. Rawlings tag along with dry clean tag remains inside the waist. The lot also includes a pair of black stirrup socks which originated with the pants. Includes LOA from SCD Authentic: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 327 Maury Wills professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 33oz. Model number K48 is stamped on the knob end along with "30" and "A" is written in period black marker. Bat shows strong usage incl. repaired handle crack, ball marks, and cleat marks. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 328 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers Schaefer Beer advertising display piece. Three dimensional cardboard display picturing the 1955 World Champion Dodgers. The piece remains notably clean for its issue with only a few minor creases and some edge wear. 14"x20": EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $625.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 329 Pee Wee Reese auto. framed display piece. Matted and framed 15"x34" display includes (3) Reese signed 8"x10" photographs. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 330 Jackie Robinson auto. baseball. Unmarked, red stitched baseball is signed at the top of a side panel by Jackie Robinson. Signature rates 6 out of 10 and displays as a single signed ball; ball is solied. Bob Feller has signed the opposite side panel rating 4 out of 10. Very possibly a barnstorming game ball as both players frequently played in such contests during the 1950's era. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: Ball: VG, Signature: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $725.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 331 Pee Wee Reese auto. professional model baseball bat. Team ordered index bat is Louisville Slugger 125 model measuring 33" long and weighing 31.8oz. The bat shows evident usage incl. repaired handle crack (heavy), ball/stitch marks, and cleat impressions. Knob end is stamped with "S100", which is consistent with bats ordered by the Brooklyn Dodgers during the 1954 season. The length and weight of the offered bat do not correspond to other bats ordered by Reese during the referenced labeling period. Signed by Reese in blue marker on the barrel. Includes LOA's from SCD Authentic, PSA/DNA (Taube/Malta), PSA/DNA (Spence), and Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX (with note to handle crack) ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 332 1950 Pee Wee Reese auto. Life Insurance document. One page document issued to Reese at his Louisville, KY home address signed at the bottom, "Harold Henry Reese". Very rare full name signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 333 1955 Pee Wee Reese Brooklyn Dodgers contract. Original player contract issued to Harold H. Reese for the magical 1955 season in which the Dodgers finally captured the World Championship. The contract was issued for $33,000.00 to be paid to Reese for the season and has been signed, "Harold H. Reese" in black fountain pen. Reese was one of the key components of the Dodgers NL Championship teams of the early and mid 1950's era. One of the most significant 1955 Dodgers player contracts to become available to the collecting marketplace on the 50th anniversary of the World Championship season. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 334 Brooklyn Dodgers game worn socks attributed to Roy Campanella and Duke Snider c.1950's. Eack sock is constructed of purple and blue wool with player numbers "39" and "4" chain stitched in the stirrup area. The socks each exhibit evident usage and originate from former Brooklyn Dodger player and Minor League manager Ed Head. The lot also includes a pair of unmarked blue wool socks with white stripes which are also likely Brooklyn Dodgers related. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and letter of provenance from Ed Head's son: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 335 Scarce Roy Campanella professional model baseball bat c.1956. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.6oz. The bat exhibits superb evidence of usage including a repaired handle crack (professionally done and not visible to the naked eye), ball marks, cleat marks, and grain swelling. Knob end has G80 stamped along with #39 written in vintage black ink. Bat was originally obtained in the Dodgers' clubhouse by a young man after the Dodgers had moved to Los Angeles. With regard to provenance, usage characteristics, and quality, the offered Campanella game bat is one of, if not the finest, exemplars to have surfaced. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and a letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $17,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 336 Jackie Robinson dual autographed check. Oversized check issued by the Hotel Roosevelt which has been signed "Jack Robinson" on the front and endorsed "Jack Robinson" on the back. Both signatures rate 9 out of 10. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and Rachel Robinson: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 337 Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, and Dutch Leonard auto. baseball. Lt. toned D&M "Official League" ball signed on a side panel by the three players ranging in signature strength from 7-8 out of 10. Includes the vintage ball box in which it was housed and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 338 Babe Herman coaches' professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33oz. with D2 stamped on the knob end. Bat shows usage incl. cleat marks and other barrel wear. Herman was a popular Brooklyn Dodgers player for many years during the 1930's era. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $70.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 339 Rare Mickey Owen professional model baseball bat c.1943-49. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 3/4" long and weighs 34.4oz. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. ball/cleat marks, rack marks, and barrel wear. H4 is stamped on knob end with an abrasion under the first name "Mickey" of the facsimile signature stamp. Owen is infamous for his 1941 passed ball on a strikeout of Yankees player Tom Henrich for what would have been the final out of World Series game #4. The pitch got past Owen and Henrich reached first base safely sparking a Yankees rally in which they eventually won the game and the series. To date the offered example is the only documented Owen game bat to have surfaced and as such ranks among the most desired of all Dodgers player bats. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 340 Zach Wheat handwritten letter. Dated Dec. 11, 1968 handwritten letter sent from Wheat to Hillerich & Bradsby Co. endorsing their brand of bat. Wheat states within the letter that he used Louisville Slugger bats throughout his career citing that they "seemed to add to my confidence" and "have good driving power". Signed at the bottom, "Sincerely Zach D. Wheat". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 341 Babe Ruth and Dazzy Vance auto. baseball. Off white Spalding "Official League Special" ball signed by Ruth on the sweet spot and Vance on the panel beneath. Both signatures remain fairly strong ranging from 7-8 out of 10. Ball has stamping on a side panel, "Made Especially for Nat C. Strong Inc." indicating that it was possibly signed during a barnstorming event as Strong was a noted barnstorming promoter. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $4,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 342 Scarce 1896 Pittsburgh Pirates team cabinet photograph. Imperial size 10 1/2"x13 1/2" image mounted on its original 15"x16" mount pictures the team posed in three rows in full uniform. Players are identified in period ink at the bottom margin of the mount incl. Beckely, Bierbauer, Stenzel, Donovan, Hastings, and a 34 year old player/manager by the name of Connie Mack. 1896 would be the final season of Mack's playing career; he then went on to manage until 1950, amassing an incredible 3,731 lifetime wins. The image itself retains fine contrast for its age and medium with an impressed stamp of photographer Wm. Bell at the bottom right corner. The original mount has some edge wear (not visible with matting) and some surface soiling which could certainly be cleaned of so desired. The photo itself also has some light surface soiling, which could be cleaned as well. Oversized 19th century Major League team images of quality are notably rare with the offered example being the first of its type that we have encountered: Photo: EX, Mount: VG-EX (soiling) ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 343 Honus Wagner color lithographic notebook cover c.1910-15. Attractive color lithographic rendering of Wagner posed with a bat measures 5"x8". The top right area of the margin has some minor staining with interior colors remaining quite vibrant: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 344 Honus Wagner single signed baseball. Lightly toned Frick NL ball signed on a side panel, "To Ken Honus Wagner" in black ink. Signature rates 6 out of 10 with some light age fading. Ball itself is very uniform in color with no notable defects. Desirable single signed baseball from the famed Pittsburgh Pirate and original HOF inductee. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: EX ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 345 Honus Wagner auto. 1939 Centennial FDC. Postmarked June 12, 1939 FDC signed in fountain pen by Honus Wagner. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 345a Honus Wagner auto. framed display piece. Matted and framed display contains a cut signature from a personal check signed "John H. Wagner". Ink signature rates 9 out of 10. Display also includes an illustrative portrait of Wagner and a souvenir china plate picturing Wagner batting. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 346 Scarce Hans Wagner "King of the Diamond" baseball decorative cigar box c.1905-10. Large lidded wooden box with "King of the Diamond" engraved onto the top of the lid along with various baseball equipment. Interior lid features an ornate photographic label picturing Honus Wagner in Pittsburgh uniform surrounded by floral garniture. Wagner label is also repeated on a side apron. The interior label remains very clean with strong imagery despite a small stain and a few light surface wrinkles. Exterior has some typical age wear incl. a small repair to a 1/2" edge chip and some light surface abrasions to the side panel label. Hinge to the lid has been reinforced. Although we have handled two other early Wagner related cigar boxes, the offered example is the first of its type that we have encountered: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 347 Fine Honus Wagner professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 41.2oz. Very high quality bat shows strong usage incl. repaired handle crack, heavy surface residue, barrel wear incl. cleat marks, and period finish nail repair to some checking at the back of the barrel. Remnants of an original shipping label and faint vestiges of factory side writing are visible on the barrel but remain indiscernible. Given the label dating, the bat could not have been used by Wagner during his playing career and was most likely used while he was a coach. Beautiful example of an early professional model Wagner bat. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $10,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 348 Paul Waner professional model baseball bat c.1933. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 36.2oz. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. cleat marks and barrel wear. The bat has had some light restoration to the finish and some dryness at the end of the barrel. The "Powerized and Oil Tempered" stampings indicate a label dating of 1933 only. "Big Poison" collected over 3,000 hits during his HOF career and led the league in batting three times. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 349 1957 Topps Roberto Clemente auto. baseball card. 1957 Topps Clemente #76 with a bold red ink signature across the front of the card. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Card has only light general wear incl. a slight surface wrinkle across the top. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Card: EX, Signature: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 350 Roberto Clemente auto. color photograph. Printed photographic 5"x8 1/2" image of Clemente kneeling with a bat signed boldly in blue ink, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente". Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 351 Rare Bill Mazeroski professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 31.2oz. Bat shows evident usage incl. ball marks, cleat marks, and light grain checking on the back of the barrel. S226 is stamped on the knob end along with a period "9" written in black marker. The barrel is signed, "Bill Mazeroski 1971" in black ink which has been clear coated around the signature area. High quality vintage Mazeroski game bat with period signature dating to a World Championship season. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions,Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 352 1963 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Cream color Spalding "Official League" baseball signed by (23) members of the Pirates including Clemente, Mazeroski, Murtaugh, Stargell (rookie), and Face. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10 including a strong Clemente signed on the sweet spot (rare). Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 353 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Face, and Virdon. Harry Walker is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 354 Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" and weighs 35.8oz. Bat exhibits excellent usage incl. repaired handle crack (professionally done, visible at close inspection), cleat marks, ball marks, and rack marks. G105 is stamped on the knob end. Clemente gave the bat directly to the consignor after breaking the bat on a ground ball to the shortstop during a game. The bat was retrieved by the catcher who then gave it to Clemente. On his way back to the dugout the consignor asked him for the bat and Clemente obliged. Fine example from Clemente's prime playing era with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and letter of provenance from the recipient: EX (with note to repaired crack) ($4,500.00-$6,500.00) $4,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 355 Willie Stargell professional model baseball bat c.1973-75. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36 3/4" long and weighs 38.4oz. The bat shows characteristics consistent with light use incl. rack marks and some very minor pine tar residue. K44 is stamped on knob end along with black marker design. "Pops" was adored in Pittsburgh leading the "We are Family" Pirates team to the 1979 World Championship. Bat has been signed by Stargell in black marker on the barrel. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 356 Barry Bonds game used baseball bat c.1991-92. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 33 3/4" long and weighs 31oz. Model H238 is stamped on barrel end along with "Bonds" and "Pittsburgh Pirates" team name. #24 is written in black marker on both knob and barrel ends. The bat shows tremendous usage including heavy pine tar residue, ball marks, and stitching impressions. The heavy wear to the offered bat is indicative of the punishment that Bonds has inflicted on Major League pitchers for the past 20 years. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 357 Lot of (2) Milwaukee Braves related pennants to include: 1957 NL Champions scroll pennant with player names at left: EX and 1958 NL Champions pennant with player names on a scroll. "8" in 1958 is missing a piece and appears as a "9": VG-EX ($250.00-$350.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 358 1957 Milwaukee Braves World Series press pin. Figural press pin issued for the Braves World Championship retains its original pinback: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 359 Eddie Mathews professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz. Bat exhibits nice usage incl. handle crack, ball marks, rack marks, and cleat marks. S2 is stamped on the knob end along with some faint, indiscernible ink lettering. Strong example of a period Mathews game bat with excellent usage characteristics and attractive visual appearance. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc.: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 360 1967 Clete Boyer Atlanta Braves road jersey. Grey flannel jersey with original "Braves" team name on front and #6 on both front and back. MacGregor Set 2 1967 tag along with dry cleaning tag remains affixed on the interior of the tail front. Jersey exhibits heavy usage including fraying to the piping, perspiration toning to the collar area, and letter/numeral wash wear. Retains the Braves logo patch on the sleeve and has been signed by Boyer on both front and back. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 361 Lot of (5) Hank Aaron auto. photo cards c.1950-60's. Set of identical 4"x5" black and white team issue photo cards signed by Aaron in the period. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 361a Hank Aaron professional model baseball bat c.1954-57. Rare early Adirondack model #302 bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.4oz. The bat exhibits strong, evident usage incl. repaired handle crack (professionally done), ball marks, cleat marks, and rack marks. Knob end has 63A stamped in white factory lettering. The bat was originally given to an employee at Philadelphia'a Shibe Park in the mid 1950's after it was used in a night game between the Phillies and Braves. The bat was cracked in the game and presented to the employee the following day. Aaron has signed the bat in blue sharpie across the barrel. Early playing career Aaron game bats are very rare and highly sought after. The offered example is one of the finest to have been offered publicly with direct provenance and superb usage characteristics. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions,Inc., MEARS, PSA/DNA and letter of provenance from the family of the original recipient: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00)รก $13,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 362 1973 Hank Aaron Atlanta Braves road jersey. Rare and attractive Braves pullover style knit shirt retains its original "Braves" name on front and #44 on both front and back. Sand-Knit tagging remains inside the collar along with the "42-73-Set 1" chain stitched strip tag. Aaron has signed the left sleeve near the arm patch which is repeated on the right sleeve as well. The jersey exhibits evident usage and wash wear including some staining to the white shoulder area and appropriate letter/numeral undulation from washing (also present on the sleeve patches). During the 1973 campaign Aaron batted an amazing .301 with forty home runs. The 1973 season also saw Hank reach the 700 home run mark which, at the time, appeared to be a record for the ages. Statistics and records aside, Hank Aaron remains to date the most prolific home run hitter in the history of the game, which was accomplished against formidable odds. Superb vintage Aaron game jersey from the popular 1970's Braves era. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($15,000.00-$25,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 362a Babe Ruth single signed baseball c.1930's. Clean, unused Reach "Amateur League" baseball signed by Ruth on the sweet spot in bold blue fountain pen. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10 with some very slight 'feathering' of the ink on the "b: in Babe. Ball stampings remain in pristine original condition and the lot includes the original Reach ball box in which it was stored. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM. This particular baseball is being sold in order to benefit Sydni Taylor Pecevich. Sydni is just over 10 months old now and was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of two months. Both Sydni and her family have endured significant challenges within the last year including multiple surgeries and rounds of chemotherapy. For more information about Sydni or to contact her family please visit www.sydnitaylor.com. The proceeds of the baseball will go to the family of Sydni. Our thoughts are certainly with both Sydni and her family as they face this tremendous challenge. ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $14,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 362b Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb auto. Louisville Slugger advertisement c.1940's. Printed photographic display taken from a Louisville Slugger "Famous Sluggers" publication picturing both Ruth and Cobb. Each player has signed near their respective image with Cobb rating 7/8 out of 10 and Ruth rating 9/10 out of 10. Size is 4"x4" matted and framed. Ruth and Cobb autographed images are exceedingly rare with only a handful of examples having entered the marketplace. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 363 1935 Lou Gehrig sheet music. Titled "I Can't Get to First Base With You", sheet music pictures a smiling Gehrig on the front cover smoking a cigarette. Both the covers and interior pages remain exceptionally clean with minimal wear: EX/MT-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 364 1937 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (20) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, Ruffing, Lazzeri, Crosetti, and Rolfe. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10 with a fine Gehrig on the sweet spot which rates 7/8. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 365 Lou Gehrig Knothole Club souvenir patch c.1930's. Original felt jacket patch features a ball shaped logo with Gehrig's name at the center. 3 1/4" diameter with strong original color: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 366 July 4, 1941 Lou Gehrig memorial ticket stub. Full stub pictures Gehrig at the left side: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 367 1935 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lightly toned Harridge AL ball signed by (24) players incl. Gehrig, Ruffing, Dickey, Lazzeri, Gomez, Sewell, and Rolfe. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 with Gehrig rating 7 on the sweet spot. The majority of the lighter signatures are on a single side panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 368 Superb Babe Ruth autographed large format photograph from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.. archives c.1930-40's. Huge 11"x14" original studio portrait of Ruth in a casual suit smoking a cigar. The photo has been signed at the top left corner, "With Best Wishes From Babe Ruth". Signature remains in pristine, as signed condition, rating 10 out of 10. The image retains flawless contrast and clarity with a surface line crease towards the bottom left 1/4 area. The photograph originated directly from the H&B archives and is being offered publicly for the first time. With respect to size, image quality, and spectacular signature condition the offered image is among the finest Ruth autographed images that we have encountered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: Photo: EX-MT (with note to crease), Signature: MT ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $14,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 369 Rare oversized original photograph of Babe Ruth and Gary Cooper c.1940's. Huge 10 1/2"x13 1/2" large format black and white image of Ruth coaching Gary Cooper on how to hold a bat during the filming of "The Pride of the Yankees". Cooper bears a striking resemblance to Gehrig as he holds a Babe Ruth professional model bat while Ruth looks on from behind. Stamped by photographer Hal McAlpin on the reverse. Very fine original large format image of the highest quality for the period. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 370 Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Interesting sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth sparring with another gentleman in athletic gear. Image is signed, "To Joe From Babe Ruth" in black fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. Matted and framed. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 371 Babe Ruth endorsed underwear box c.1920's. Uncommon thin style box measures 1 3/4" deep picturing a smiling Ruth on the box lid. All side aprons remain intact and complete with one small puncture on the top lid: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 372 Babe Ruth auto. baseball bat c.1930's. Louisville Slugger model 40BR bat measures 34" long and retains its original brown color with light surface wear. Babe Ruth signed below the signature stamping in green ink (very large lettering). Signature rates 5 out of 10 with some fading to the "be" in Babe. The bat is being offered for the first time publicly by the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Bat: EX-MT, Signature: VG-EX ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 373 Babe Ruth souvenir wristwatch in its original baseball case and photographic box c.1940's. Ruth endorsed watch remains in original condition housed in its celluloid baseball shaped case. Watch also includes the original Ruth photographic box (missing lid) and rare instruction manual: Watch/Case: EX-MT, Box: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 374 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Toned Harridge AL baseball (side panel stamping c.1931-34) signed by numerous players incl. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Ruth rates 4 out of 10 with Gehrig just to the left of Ruth's signature rating 2 out of 10. The ball appears to possibly be from the 1933 All-Star game but the majority of the other signatures are faded. Visible are Bill Dickey, Chas. Gehringer, and Chas. Ruffing. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range PR-VG ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 375 Babe Ruth "Home Run Special" model baseball c.1930's. Red and blue stitched Spalding baseball with Ruth facsimile signature stamping on the sweet spot. Ball is evenly toned with light general wear: EX-EX/MT ($750.00-$950.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 376 1934 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (13) players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Gomez, Ruffing, McCarthy, and Sewell. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10. The Ruth and Gehrig signatures are nicely positioned together, each rating 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and its original ball box: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range GD-EX/MT ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 377 Babe Ruth and George Sisler Louisville Slugger advertising broadside c.1920's. Color tinted 7"x10" broadside picturing Ruth and Sisler examining a Louisville Slugger bat. White stars on a black field border the interior image which lists Hillerich & Bradsby Co. on So. Preston St. in Louisville, KY. The very edges of the piece appear to have been slightly trimmed for placement in a scrapbook and do not affect the visual appearance of the piece under its matting (as shown). Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 378 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. D&M "Youth's Lively" model baseball signed on a side panel by Ruth in black ink. Signature rates 6/7 out of 10 with some light fading to the "R" in Ruth. Ball is a three quarter size league ball which remains fairly clean with some light toning. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-MT, Signature: EX ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 379 Lou Gehrig Louisville Slugger advertising proof c.1920's. Blank backed paper stock rendering of a Louisville Slugger advertisement picturing Lou Gehrig batting. 9"x12" with some minor edge creasing and a tiny tear. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 380 1929 New York Yankees auto. baseball. Toned D&M "College League" ball signed by (13) members of the Yankees including Ruth, Durocher (twice), Huggins (rare), Combs, and Pipgras. Sigs remain fairly bold with Ruth rating 8 out of 10 and the remainder ranging from 7-9. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 381 Babe Ruth souvenir doll c.1940-50's. Finely crafted doll depicting Babe Ruth in Yankees uniform swinging a bat. Composition head, arms, and feet with a stuffed body are well executed and have hand painted detail. 15" tall with two small mounting holes under the feet, possibly indicating it was once displayed on some sort of pedestal. Doll has a minute chip to one ear. Very attractive vintage Ruth related display item: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 382 Ty Cobb souvenir doll c.1940-50's. Finely crafted doll depicting Ty Cobb sliding into base. Composition head, arms, and feet with a stuffed body are well executed and have hand painted detail. 15" long with some staining to the uniform and residue from possible moisture exposure: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 383 Babe Ruth auto. photograph. Printed photographic image of a smiling Ruth measures 4"x6" and is signed "Babe Ruth" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Photo is laid down on a scrapbook style backing and could be easily removed/matted if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Photo: EX, Signature: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $3,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 384 1928 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Toned and lightly clear coated B.Johnson AL ball signed by (24) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Lazzeri, Covaleski, Meusel, Combs, Pipgras, Hoyt, Koenig, and Collins. Sigs. range from 5-9 out of 10 with the vast majority grading 7 or better. One side panel has a slightly heavier clear coat and accounts for most of the middle grade signatures. The ball has a period ink dating of 1928 on the opposite sweet spot. Very desirable and tough 1920's era Yankee team ball with a notably strong Ruth signature. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: Range VG-EX, Signatures: Range VG-EX-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $16,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 385 Fine Babe Ruth professional model baseball bat c.1925-29. Louisville Slugger 125 model white hickory bat measures 35" long and weighs 41.2oz. The bat exhibits strong evidence of usage incl. repaired handle crack (professionally done, not visible to the naked eye), ball marks, rack marks, and cleat impressions on the barrel. The offered Ruth game bat descended in the family of the original recipient, Mr. Fred Schetelich, who played for several New Jersey area teams in the late 1920s including the Corona Caseys, Marshall & Ball Nines, and the South Orange baseball team, which also included New York Yankee Mike Gazella. Mr. Schetelich became acquainted with Ruth during several barnstorming tours; one such occasion occurred on October 29, 1929 when the South Orange team barnstormed with Ruth and Gehrig. Interestingly, this date happened to be the worst in the history of American finance as the stock market crashed on "Black Tuesday". Exceptional example of a prime playing career era Ruth game used bat with numerous direct usage characteristics and unimpeachable provenance. The bat is being offered publicly for the first time and includes a letter of provenance from the Schetelich family, photocopy of a photo of the 1929 South Orange team incl. Fred Schetelich, and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($50,000.00-$75,000.00) $62,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 386 Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby Louisville Slugger broadside c.1926. Printed photographic image of the two sluggers as they examine a Hornsby model Louisville Slugger bat during the 1926 World Series. The poster was originally mailed to Louisville Slugger vendors and unfolds to an overall size of 18"x24". Various player images are on the reverse including Ruth, Bottomley, and Cobb. The piece remains very clean, only retaining its original light mailing fold lines. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 387 Rare Rogers Hornsby professional model baseball bat c.1927. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 39.8oz. The bat exhibits strong usage including ball marks, cleat marks, handle/barrel wear, and rack marks. The end of the knob has a few minor chips and the back of the barrel has some minor deadwood, neither of which affect the appearance of the bat. The bat was obtained directly by the consignor from Rogers Hornsby in 1927 at the Polo Grounds. Hornsby is universally hailed as one of the finest hitters in Major League history with a career spanning (23) years, primarily with the St. Louis Cardinals. With respect to provenance and dating period, the offered bat is among the finest Hornsby exemplars known to exist. Includes letter of provenance from the original recipient and LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $13,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 388 Dick Bartell autographed professional model baseball bat c.1933-34. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 35 oz. Bat exhibits heavy usage including pine tar residue on handle, dozens of cleat marks on barrel end, green rack marks on barrel, and deadwood area on back of barrel. Barrel is signed by Bartell in black fountain pen rating 6/7 out of 10. Bartell was a fine 18 year Major League player who amassed nearly 2,200 career hits. Desirable 1930's era game bat in untouched original condition. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions,Inc. and SCD Authentic: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 389 Wally Schang professional model baseball bat c.1921-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 3/4" long and weighs 34.6oz. Bat exhibits usage characteristics incl. handle tape residue and barrel wear incl. cleat marks. The end of the knob has some carved lettering which appears to include either a "W" or "V". Schang was a fine 19 year American League veteran who played with Babe Ruth from 1918-25 with the Red Sox and Yankees. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 390 Rare Buck Herzog model baseball bat c.1915-20. Louisville Mascot model bat by Hilton Collins Co. has "Buck Herzog" facsimile signature and "Reg. U.S. Pat. Off" stamped on the barrel end. Bat measures 35" long and weighs 37.8oz. with evident usage wear incl. ball and cleat marks. Very high quality bat which was quite possibly used by Herzog, who played for 13 years from 1908-20. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 391 Rick Ferrell professional model baseball bat c. 1933-34. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33.4oz. The bat shows strong evidence of usage including repaired handle crack, ball/cleat marks, and surface wear. Vault stamped "F28" on both knob and barrel ends. Ferrell was an 18 year Major League catcher for several teams including the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox, earning him the reputation as one of the game's most durable players and election to the HOF. One of the finer Ferrell game used bats to enter the marketplace. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 392 Billy Herman professional model baseball bat c.1943-47. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 34.8oz. Bat shows strong usage incl. period handle tape repair to a crack, ball marks, and rack marks. K55 is stamped on the knob end. H&B factory records indicate that Herman ordered three bats of these specifications on 7/29/1947 while with the Pitt. Pirates. Herman was a very fine hitter who compiled over 2,300 hits with a lifetime average of .304. Tough HOF'er model game bat rarely offered for sale. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393 Lot of (3) vintage Kentucky Derby pennants. Includes a rare 1941 pennant with a race scene at Churchill Downs: Range VG-EX/MT ($350.00-$450.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393a Lot of (9) Louisville Slugger miniature baseball bat souvenir pens. Includes mostly wooden pens with player endorsements such as Gehrig, (2) Ted Williams, and (2) NY Yankees: Range VG-NM ($250.00-$350.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393b Allen & Ginter tobacco poster display composite c.1887. Large 15"x17", double sided, scrapbook page featuring various pieces taken from the extremely rare Allen & Ginter tobacco card advertising posters. Subjects include baseball, boxing, bathing beauties, and Victoriana. The pieces themselves remain very clean with vibrant original color and could be easily removed from the album page if so desired. The album page itself has some typical chipping at the edges: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393c Allen & Ginter tobacco poster display composite c.1887. Large 15"x17" scrapbook page featuring various pieces taken from the extremely rare Allen & Ginter tobacco card advertising posters. Subjects include baseball, boxing, billiards, and Victoriana. The pieces themselves remain very clean with vibrant original color and could be easily removed from the album page if so desired. The album page itself has some typical chipping at the edges. Back of the page features some non descript Victorian trade cards. Very attractive display piece which includes the larger color lithographic sporting scenes from the original poster: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393d Hillerich & Bradsby Co. "Semi Pro" decal baseball bat c.1910-15. Full size, two tone 34" long bat retains its original "Regulation" decal decoration on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 85% intact with nice original color: EX ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 393e Unusual Louisville Slugger bottle style baseball bat c.1921-31. 34" long bat made in the style of a bottle shaped barrel having a thinly tapered handle. Louisville Slugger trademark remains quite pronounced at the center area: EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 393f 1938 AL All-Star team Louisville Slugger commemorative miniature baseball bat. 22" long bat features impressed names and facs. signatures from the AL team incl. Gehrig, DiMaggio, McCarthy, Dickey, and Foxx: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393g "Red Jacket" smoking tobacco baseball advertising broadside c.1930's. Large 21"x27" cardboard sign featuring vibrant color baseball graphics. Sign has some typical light edge wear: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393h 1959 Chicago White Sox trasit banner. Large 19"x26" painted canvas banner retaining its original 36" tall wooden pole which once hung in Chicago during the 1959 World Series. The pennant was used to advertise bus transportation to the game. Banner remains very clean with light age wear and bright, original color: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 393i Horse racing decorated occupational shaving mug c.1911. Handled porcelain mug features a beautiful hand painted horse racing theme decoration on the front. Impressed "Germany" stamping under the base, 4" tall with light wear to the gilt decoration at the base: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 394 Horse racing theme game board c.1890-1910. Early fiberboard game board depicts a horse racing scene in the center area. 15"x29" with some separation at the center joint: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $25.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 394a Horse racing decorated occupational shaving mug c.1900-10. Handled porcelain mug features a beautiful hand painted horse racing theme decoration on the front. Marked Limoges, France under the base, 4" tall retaining bold original color: EX-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 394b Joe Jackson miniature baseball decal bat c.1910-16. Louisville Slugger model 40JJ measures 14" long with a horizontal decal of Jackson on the barrel end. The decal remains in its original condition with no restoration or inpainting and is approx. 85% intact. Very desirable example from this popular series: Bat: EX-MT, Decal: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 394c 1946 Boston Red Sox Louisville Slugger commemorative black bat. Full size 125 model black bat with gilt facsimile player names from the AL Champion Red Sox. Bat has some typical surface wear from handling: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 395 Collection of (8) vintage tobacco display tins with sporting relation c.1910-40's. Includes "Desert Gold" tobacco canister (7" tall) with horse theme; "E.J. Riley" billiards themed tin; "Dan Patch Cut Plug" tin with horse drawn carriage theme; and "Yachtsport" tin with sailing theme. Colorful lot of period decorative tobacco related tins: Range EX-EX/MT ($350.00-$450.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 396 Collection of (6) vintage decorative cigar boxes with horse related decoration to include: 1926 "The Harvester" box; "Alcazar" box; "Dan Patch box c.1903; "The Harvester" box c.1909; "Daily Double" box; and "Long Shot" box (oversized). All have decorative interior lid labels featuring horse and harness racing themed decoration: Range VG-EX/MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $90.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 397 Turkey Red cigarettes advertising poster in its original frame c.1910. Large 19"x29" color lithographic advertising poster for Turkey Red cigarettes is housed in its original wooden frame, which has impressed "Turkey Red Cigarettes" lettering on the bottom. Vibrant original color: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 398 Lot of (4) vintage decorative cigar boxes with sporting decoration c.1900-1930's. Includes "A Yankee Notion"; "Milwaukee Athletic Club"; "Milwaukee Braves"; and "Chicago Athletic Association". Each features interior lid decoration including several with color lithographic labels: Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($450.00-$650.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 399 Lot of (4) vintage decorative cigar boxes with sporting decoration c.1900-1930's. Includes "Menomonie Club"; "Country Club"; "Club House"; and "Country Club". Each features a color lithographic interior lid label including two with desirable automobile motif: Range VG-EX ($450.00-$650.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 400 Allen & Ginter "Richmond Straight Cut" cigarettes advertising sign c.1910. Cardboard 12"x16" color lithographic sign with Victorian woman advertising Allen & Ginter cigarettes. The edges of the sign have some typical wear incl. a few chips. Framed: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $450.00
 
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