Completed Live Auctions

Items For The Auction of July 11, 2006

Lot Number	Item Description	Est. Price Range	Sold For Price

101	1947 Montreal Royals team auto. baseball with Roy Campanella. Cream color International League ball signed by (24) players incl. Roy Campanella. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Uncommon early team ball with HOF'er Roy Campanella before his many years with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$850.00

102	Lot of (3) vintage Montreal Royals team auto. baseballs to include: 1948 Royals team, (19) sigs incl. Snider and Newcombe ranging from 6-9 out of 10: EX-EX/MT; 1952 Royals team, (20) sigs incl. B.Rickey, Jethroe, Erskine, and Lasorda ranging from 4-8 out of 10: EX; 1955 Royals team, (17) sigs incl. Don Drysdale ranging from 7-9 out of 10. Bavasi signature is enhanced: EX-MT. Desirable trio of period Royals team baseballs featuring numerous future Brooklyn Dodgers star players. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$950.00

103	Lot of (6) vintage Montreal Royals team auto. baseballs. Each is signed on an official International League baseball to include: 1939, 1941, 1949, 1950, 1951, and 1958. Some of the signatures include Alston, Gionfriddo, Connors, Erskine, and Lasorda. The 1949 ball has clubhouse signatures of Teed and Fiala. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10 grading mostly 7 or better. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,100.00

104	1954 Montreal Royals team auto. baseball with Roberto Clemente. Cream color International League ball signed by (21) players incl. a young Roberto Clemente. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. One signature is partially smudged and Joe Black is clubhouse signed. Clemente was claimed by the Pirates from the Dodgers farm system in a brilliant move of scouting for $4,000.00 in the Minor League draft. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,100.00

105	Vintage Montreal Royals scorebook auto. by several players incl. Roberto Clemente c.1950s-60s. Hard cover scorebook containing dozens of scored games from the Royals dating to the 1950s-60s era. Approx. (9) of the pages have been signed by players who participated in the games incl. Clemente, Drysdale, Berra, and Gilliam. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Box: VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$950.00

106	Lot of (2) George Sosnak Folk Art painted baseballs with relation to the Washington Senators. Includes Stanley Covaleski and Clark Griffith. Each ball is painstakingly hand painted by Sosnak and includes career information and statistics. The Covaleski ball is also signed, "Stan Covaleski" which was then, characteristically, traced over by Sosnak: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$900.00

107	Lot of (3) Clark Griffith auto. typed letters. Group of three typewritten letters on Washington Senators stationary signed by HOF'er Clark Griffith. Signatures rate 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00

108	Walter Johnson auto. cut signature. Unlined 1 3/4"x3" card stock is signed by Johnson in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,000.00

109	Lot of vintage Washington Senators related items to include: June 21, 1947 Walter Johnson Memorial Unveiling game program. Issued for the game played between Washington and St. Louis with an image of the monument on the front cover: VG-EX; 1947 Washington Senators photo book. Souvenir style book with player photos and information: EX-MT; and Washington Senators team issue photo set c.1930s. Set of (26) 6"x9 1/2" printed photos of the Senators players incl. Johnson, Rice, Goslin, and Manush: Range VG-EX/MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

110	Run of Washington Senators yearbooks c.1953-1967. (14) total books missing only 1961 for a complete run. Includes several of the more difficult 1950s issues: Range VG-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$500.00

111	Lot of (2) vintage auto. baseballs with relation to the Washington Senators to include: 1938 Washington Senators team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (13) players incl. Goslin, Simmons, Ferrell, and Leonard. Sigs range from 2/3 (Goslin)-7 out of 10: EX and 1920s Official AL ball signed by approx. (29) players incl. members of the 1925 AL Champion Senators. Players include W.Johnson, G.Sisler, A.Simmons, R.Peckinpaugh, B.McGowan, and Goose Goslin. Sigs range from 1-6 out of 10: Range GD-VG/EX. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$800.00

112	Walter Johnson auto. personal check framed display piece. Dated 1943 personal check signed by HOF'er Walter Johnson in black ink. Check is matted and framed with a black and white photo of Johnson pitching. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$2,000.00

113	1924 Washington Senators team panoramic photograph. Desirable sepia tone panoramic style image of the World Champion Senators posed in full uniform at Griffith Stadium. Players are identified at the top margin incl. Johnson, Harris, Rice, and Goslin. Photo quality remains very strong with original contrast and clarity. Surface has some vertical creasing and separation from 'scrolling'. Marked "Washington Photo Service Co." at the bottom right. 12"x20" matted and framed: VG	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

114	Rudolph Von Ohl Philadelphia Athletics 1930 World Championship presentational pocket watch. Ornate 14K gold pocket watch by Hamilton Watch Co. as issued by the J.E. Caldwell Co. in Philadelphia. The watch was presented to Von Ohl who served as traveling secretary and business manager for the World Champion A's. The watch features gold "World Champs" lettering around the facade of the dial and an elephant logo in the center. The reverse of the watch has an incised bust image of Von Ohl with "Athletics" inscribed above and "R.Von Ohl" below. Very fine overall condition retaining its original monogrammed leather casing and remaining in working order: EX-MT	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$5,500.00

115	Rudolph Von Ohl 1929 Philadelphia Athletics World Series ring. Original 14K gold ring presented to Phila. Athletics traveling secretary and business manager Rudolph Von Ohl. Exhibiting beautiful craftsmanship, the ring has raised decoration of an elephant holding a singular diamond alongside of a globe design with "Champions" inscribed on the front. "29" numerals are found under the diamond setting. The interior ring band has an impressed "10K J.E. Cald. Co." stamping along with "Rudolph Von Ohl" inscription. The interior ring band shows a minute line which evidences a slight size adjustment at some point in the period. By all standards the 1929 Philadelphia Athletics were one of the greatest teams in baseball history. Their blend of powerful hitting and exceptional pitching remains to date one of the most potent that the Major Leagues have ever seen, with a lineup that included five future HOF'ers and the winningest manager in Major League history. Includes letter of provenance from the Von Ohl family: EX	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$5,500.00

116	1930 Phila. Athletics World Series press pin. Vintage enameled pin has an inset white elephant mascot symbol and "Athletics Press" lettering. Colors remain vibrant with a chip to the enamel in the upper left area of the front: VG	($400.00-$500.00)	$600.00

117	1910 Philadelphia Athletics display piece. Uncommon oversized team supplement display pictures portrait images of the 1910 World Champion Athletics incl. Plank, Baker, Bender, and Collins. Issued by the Philadelphia Public Ledger measuring 17"x22" matted and framed: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$300.00

118	Scarce 1915 Phila. Phillies NL Champions pin. Seldom offered 1 1/2" celluloid pin picturing the Phillies manager Pat Moran retains its original blue and yellow ribbon with "Phillies Champions N.L. 1915" in silver lettering. The ribbon has a small baseball shaped charm suspended from the bottom. Overall condition is very fine with minimal surface wear: EX-MT	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$3,400.00

119	Rare 1915 Phila. Phillies pennant. Early red and navy blue pennant of two piece construction features a batter graphic at the left end. "Phillies 1915" white lettering has some chipping to the "ie" in Phillies. The body of the pennant has some light to moderate soiling with two pinholes at the left side. Very rare and desirable pennant from the Phillies 1915 NL Championship season is one of only two examples that we have handled: VG-EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$3,400.00

120	Lot of (3) 1994 All-Star Game team auto. items to include: 1994 NL All-Star team auto. commemorative bat. Numbered 301 of 1994 signed by members of the NL team incl. Bonds, Gwynn, O.Smith, Larkin, and McGriff: NM; 1994 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Official 1994 A.Star ball signed by (24) players incl. Ripken Jr., Puckett, Boggs, and Thomas: NM; and 1994 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Official 1994 A.Star ball signed by (36) players incl. Bonds, Smith, McGriff, and Gwynn: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,300.00

121	1915 Phila. Phillies World Series press pin medallion. Original enameled medallion from the 1915 Phillies World Series press pin measures 1 1/2" in diameter with a full baseball game scene in relief at the center area. "Philadelphia National League Base Ball Club" inlaid onto a red enamel field surrounds the center game scene. Stamped "J.E. Caldwell & Co., Phila." on the reverse: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$650.00

121a	1967 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Cronin AL ball signed by (25) players incl. Mantle, Hunter, Yastrzemski, B.Robinson, and Conigliaro. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$750.00

122	1964 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (26) players incl. Clemente, Koufax, Drysdale, Aaron, Mays, and Mazeroski. The ball has some areas of fading to the ink with sigs ranging from 3-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT	($400.00-$600.00)	$425.00

123	1969 All-Star auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (12) players incl. Clemente, Banks, Aaron, Koufax, Drysdale, Mays, Yaz, and Bench. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,100.00

123a	1965 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (25) players incl. Clemente, Mays, Gibson, Rose, Koufax, and Aaron. F.Robinson is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10 with most grading 7 or better. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

124	1969 AL All-Star team auto. baseball. Near white Cronin AL ball signed by (24) members of the AL team incl. F.Robinson, R.Jackson, B.Robinson, Killebrew, Yastrzemski, and Weaver. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$425.00

124a	1969 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (31) players incl. Clemente, Hodges, Rose, Bench, Perez, Carlton, Aaron. Mays, McCovey, and Nielro are clubhouse signed. Sigs remain very strong ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Exceptional All-Star team auto. baseball exemplar. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,700.00

125	Rare 1969 Roberto Clemente All-Star game professional model baseball bat. Very desirable professional model game bat from the 1969 All-Star game played in Washington D.C. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 38.4oz. The bat exhibits strong usage incl. ball marks, rack marks, and stitching impressions. "U1" is stamped on the knob end along with a lightly visible "21" in period marker. The offered bat was made for Clemente to be used in the 1969 All-Star game which was one of eleven that Clemente played for the National League. The 1969 summer classic saw the NL capture yet another victory by a 9-3 score behind two Willie McCovey home runs. The offered bat is one of the finest Clemente All-Star game bats to have been offered at auction remaining in outstanding original condition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX	($15,000.00-$20,000.00)	$22,000.00

126	1959 All-Star game pennant, pin, program, and ticket stub. Quartet of souvenir items issued for the 1959 All-Star game played at Pittsburgh. Pennant features a scroll at the left edge with NL player names and a Pirate mascot graphic to the right: EX-MT; Program remains very clean and is unscored: NM; Ticket stub retains its rain check stub and has only some minor wrinkling to the right edge: EX-MT; Uncommon pin has date and Forbes Field notations along with its original ribbon/charms: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,100.00

126a	Rare 1959 All-Star game full ticket. Unused full ticket issued for the 1959 All-Star game played in Pittsburgh. The ticket has a few areas of wrinkling and some fold lines to the perforation area while remaining intact: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$325.00

127	Lot of (2) All-Star game auto. baseballs c.1950s to include: 1956 AL All-Star team auto. ball, (30) sigs on toned Harridge AL ball incl. Williams, Mantle, Ford, Fox, and Kaline. Stengel is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10: VG-EX and off white Harridge AL ball signed by (4) players from the 1955 All-Star game incl. Mantle, Williams, Berra, and Kluszewski. Sigs range from 4 (Williams) to 8 (all others) out of 10. Desirable vintage Mantle signature displays as a single on a side panel: EX-MT. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication.	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$850.00

128	Lot of (2) All-Star game programs. Includes 1955 program at Milwaukee and 1956 program at Washington. The 1955 program has holes punched at the spine, 1956 program has light handling wear: Range VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$325.00

129	Rare 1952 All-Star game pennant. Full size pennant of two piece construction features a graphic of the Liberty Bell on the left. Very clean overall with original tassels intact. Souvenir items from the 1952 game are notably tough in part because of a rain shortened game: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,100.00

130	1947 All-Star game program. Issued for a game played at Chicago's Wrigley Field in which the AL defeated the NL by a score of 2-1. Program is partially scored in pencil: EX	($250.00-$350.00)	$250.00

131	1947 All-Star game full ticket. Unused full ticket issued for the 1947 All-Star game played at Chicago's Wrigley Field. The ticket remains very clean with its original perforation intact: NM	($450.00-$650.00)	DNS

132	Scarce 1942 All-Star Game program. Very rare original program issued for the War era game which was originally scheduled for Brooklyn's Ebbets Field and ended up being played at the larger Polo Grounds stadium in New York. The game featured several star players who would shortly put their baseball careers on hold to enter the second World War. The AL won by a score of 3-1 in a poorly attended game due to rain. The offered example remains unscored in nearly as issued condition with crisp original color and intact pages. The bottom right corner of the front cover has a small portion that has been restored: NM (with note to corner restoration)	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,600.00

133	1941 All-Star Game program. Issued for a game played at Detroit in which the AL defeated the NL by a score of 7-5 behind Ted Williams' dramatic three run home run to win the game. Program remains unscored: EX-MT	($550.00-$650.00)	$800.00

134	1939 All-Star game program. Original program issued for the game played at Yankee Stadium in which Lou Gehrig served as the honorary captain of the AL team. Program remains unscored with printed lineups including DiMaggio, Foxx, Greenberg, Medwick, and Feller. Very clean overall with a very light horizontal partial fold line: EX/MT-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$425.00

135	Historically significant inaugural home run baseball hit by Babe Ruth in the 1933 All-Star Game. The Great Depression of the 1930s severely damaged elements of American culture, including the game of baseball, which experienced dwindling crowds and enormous financial challenges. At the start of the 1933 season, Babe Ruth had been playing baseball for twenty years, dating back to his rookie season of 1914 with the Boston Red Sox. Although his skills and physical conditioning had diminished, he remained the main draw for the game. In an effort to spur interest in the national pastime, the sports editor for the Chicago Tribune, Arch Ward, approached officials of the American and National Leagues. Ward's idea was pit the best of both leagues against each other in an All-Star game to be played in Chicago in conjunction with the "Century of Progress Exhibition". Set for Comiskey Park on July 6, 1933, before a huge crowd of 49,200, the game featured the finest players of the period including Gehrig, Gomez, Foxx, Klein, Simmons, Grove, Cronin, Terry, Frisch, and Babe Ruth. Ruth, once again, was the main attraction. In the bottom of the third inning, at the age of 38, he demonstrated his immortal flair for the dramatic by launching a two run home run off of National League pitcher Bill Hallahan. The blast was the first home run hit in All-Star Game history. To categorize the inaugural home run hit by Ruth as "appropriate" would simply not bear justice to the Babe. He had single-handedly invented the art of the home run. Never before or since has one player changed the game and its style of play so profoundly. Period news accounts of the 1933 All-Star home run note that the crowd at Comiskey cheered in wide adulation for their baseball hero. Throughout baseball history, there have been numerous magical moments that involved specific baseballs, bats, uniforms, or gloves. Frequently, these historic objects have become lost to time and the circumstances surrounding the event. Memories fade, details become unclear, or the object itself is lost. Fortunately, the history of the offered baseball has been carefully preserved though period documentation, an original ticket stub, and an uncommon appreciation for such a historic baseball object from the 1930s. Earl W. Brown had been courting Mae L. Swoverland in 1933 and had secured two tickets to the inaugural 1933 All-Star game at Chicago's Comiskey Park. Little did they know that they would soon become part of baseball history. In the bottom of the third inning, with Charlie Gehringer on first base, Babe Ruth belted a home run into the right field stands. The home run was the first in the history of the All-Star game and the only one hit by Ruth during his two All-Star appearances in 1933 and 1934. As he watched the baseball coming towards their seats, Earl Brown reached up and stopped the ball with his bare hand. The ball dropped and fell behind his seat whereupon he reached under the seat and secured the historic ball. In the spirit of the times, all the surrounding fans clapped and congratulated Earl, whose hand remained red for the rest of the afternoon. A small price to pay for history. After the game, Earl and Mae attempted to have Ruth sign the ball, but to no avail, as he had already retired to the locker room. When the Yankees returned to Comiskey to play the White Sox, the young couple obtained seats behind first base and got as close to the field as possible. At this point, they had an usher assist them in approaching Ruth, who obliged in signing the ball. The ball itself is an official William Harridge American League baseball. The William Harridge A.L. stampings are uniformly consistent with baseballs from the 1933 era. Most notably, the William Harridge facsimile signature stamping on the side panel indicates a dating period of 1931-34 only. The ball surface exhibits moderate age toning with an area that appears to be an impact point on the sweet spot. Game use is evident incl. some minor soiling and a few areas of surface wear while the AL stampings remain clearly visible. Ruth has signed the baseball on a side panel in green ink rating 8/9 out of 10. The signature is clearly in the manner of Ruth's autograph found in the early to mid 1930s. Amazingly, the ball is accompanied by several very specific period supporting items from the Brown family. Included is a period scrapbook album page from Earl Brown which contains: 1) Brown's 1933 All-Star game ticket stub issued to section T, seat #161 in the lower deck, which corresponds with the landing area of the ball. 2) Period newspaper article with an accounting as follows: Gary Man on Other End of Ruth's Clout In Game of Century The most prized memento of baseball's 'game of a century' played Thursday in Comiskey Par[k], was the ball which Babe Ruth clouted into the left [mistaken typo] field stands for the two runs by which the American league bested the all-star National league team. And the Ruthian circuit blow sailed the ball in question directly into the hands of Earl Brown, 1949 West 11th. Brown was forced to leap into the air to snag the ball and had a lusty battle on his hands with the other fans to retain possession but did so, and today rates this memento as one of his most treasured possessions. Brown saw Ruth after the game but did not attempt to get his autograph on the ball. He will do so the next time that the Yankees appear in Chicago, he says. 3) Period newspaper box score and summary from the game. 4) Vintage golf exhibition tag from the Miami Biltmore C.Club signed by several golfers incl. Joe Kirkwood. Also included with the lot are: 1983 newspaper article (with a photo of the ball) detailing its appearance at the Texas League All-Star game; Notarized letter of provenance from Earl Brown's wife, Mae L. Swoverland Brown, who attended the game with Earl Brown; and LOA from James Spence Authentication (autograph). Simply incredible rarity which is without question the most documented vintage home run baseball of significance ever to be offered at public auction.	(Estimate Upon Request)	$700,000.00

136	1933 American League All-Star team auto. baseball. Toned and lightly clear coated Harridge official AL ball signed by (14) members of the inaugural American League All-Star team, plus Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson, who was managing the Cleveland Indians at the time and attended the game, for a total of (15) signatures. Includes Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, R. Ferrell, Grove, Dickey, Gomez, Lazzeri, Averill, Cronin, Hildebrand, Chapman, W. Ferrell, and Crowder. Signatures are very strong in black fountain pen ink and range from 7-9 out of 10. This is a fairly complete example of a very rare team ball, as there were only 18 players on the AL squad. Significantly it includes all of the key Hall of Famers and a very desirable Walter Johnson signature. The historic game was played at Chicago's Comiskey Park with the American League defeating the National League by a score of 4-2 behind a home run from the 38 year-old Babe Ruth. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: EX/MT-NM	($10,000.00-$15,000.00)	$18,000.00

137	1933 All-Star Game program. Desirable original program issued for the inaugural summer classic played at Chicago's Comiskey Park. The game featured a home run by Babe Ruth who also made a fine catch of a Chick Hafey line drive. Program is partially scored in light pencil with some minor toning to the covers: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,250.00

138	1939 National League All-Star team panoramic photograph. Matted and framed 11"x19" sepia tone image of the NL team posed at Yankee Stadium. Players are identified at the bottom margin incl. Mize, Ott, Medwick, Hartnett, and Lombardi. Image quality remains clean with a vertical crease at the left edge: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$50.00

139	1935 All-Star Game program signed by Babe Ruth. Original program issued for the game played at Cleveland in which the AL defeated the NL behind a two run home run by Jimmie Foxx. The interior scoring pages are scored and have been signed at the top margin by Babe Ruth. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Cleveland player Joe Vosmik has also signed the program on another page. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Program: EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$3,400.00

139a	1933 All-Star game un-official scorecard. Foldout scorecard issued for the inaugural All-Star game played in Chicago features individual player portrait photographs around the perimeter of the interior. Scored originally in pencil, which was traced over in fountain pen in the period. Back of the program has a few small areas of paper residue from scrapbook removal: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$650.00

140	Pair of early Pittsburgh baseball ticket stubs incl. Federal League Opening Game c.1914-15. Section of an album page taken from a period scrapbook with two early Pittsburgh baseball ticket stubs. Includes a rare Federal League ticket stub for "Series A". Period ink notation above the stub denotes it was from the "opening game". The page also includes an early Pitt. Pirates ticket stub issued for a game played at Forbes Field. Both stubs remain very clean with bright, original color. Each has some minor surface creasing: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

141	Pittsburgh-Allegheny Base Ball Club season pass. Uncommon season pass issued for the season of 1913 (period date change from pre printed 1912 date). Interestingly, the pass is also stamped "Federal League" in period blue ink with facsimile signature stamps of the team secretary and president. 2 1/2"x4": EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$90.00

142	1909 Pittsburgh Pirates panoramic photograph. Rare printed photographic display piece issued by The Baseball Magazine picturing the World Champion Pirates posed in uniform. Players are identified under their respective images incl. Wagner, Clarke, Phillipe, Willis, and Camnitz. 12"x34" framed with only some typical light surface wrinkling to a few areas. One of the more obscure panoramic premium photographs of the era remaining in fine overall condition: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$2,100.00

143	Honus Wagner photograph c.1909. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner posed with his hands on his knees in Pittsburgh uniform. The photo has some soiling to the top background area along with some general wrinkling in several areas: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$700.00

144	Honus Wagner single signed baseball. Official National League Jr. baseball is just slightly smaller then a regulation baseball with identical markings to a Spalding NL ball of the period. Wagner has signed the sweet spot, "J.Honus Wagner 2/24/31" in black fountain pen. Signature rates 7 out of 10 with a surface abrasion to the "o" in Honus. Ball itself has some typical handling wear including a few scuffs and surface abrasions. Attractive period Wagner single signed ball with handwritten dating. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	DNS

145	1910 "Line Drives at the Pittsburgh Pirates" souvenir publication. Rare early yearbook style publication features various interior photographs and lyrics relating to the World Champion Pirates incl. Honus Wagner and Fred Clarke. Overall condition is very fine with light general handling wear. One of the cleanest examples of this tough early publication that we have handled: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$850.00

146	Honus Wagner auto. personal check. Dated June 9, 1917 personal check is signed in bold blue fountain pen, "John H. Wagner". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The check itself has some typical light handling wear. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$2,400.00

147	1911 Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph. Fine mounted image of the Pirates team posed in full uniform including wool sweaters. Players include Wagner, Clarke, Carey, McKechnie, and Phillippe. Image size is 6"x8" matted and framed retaining nearly flawless contrast and clarity. Exceptional period team photograph: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$2,000.00

147a	Fine Honus Wagner auto. photograph. Beautiful sepia tone matted and framed 8"x10" image of Wagner pictured around 1914 in Pirates uniform is signed on the front, "With Best Wishes to H.D. Evans from J.Honus Wagner". Signature rates 7 out of 10. The image itself is stamped by International News Service on the reverse and dates to the 1940s. One of the more attractive Wagner signed images that we have handled. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: EX/MT-NM	($3,000.00-$4,000.00)	DNS

148	1909 Pittsburgh Pirates souvenir stick pin. Brass stick pin has a maroon painted tin pennant with "Pittsburgh Champions" lettering on the front. 2 1/2" tall: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$2,000.00

149	Rare 1910 Pittsburgh Pirates "Nuf Ced" pennant. Early black and gold pennant has a crossed bat and ball baseball graphic at the left side with "Pittsburg Champions-1910 Nuf Ced" lettering. The pennant remains attached to its original wooden stick. Oversized pennant measures 31" long remaining completely intact with some general soiling and two very minor moth holes at the point area. The pennant likely refers to Pittsburgh's chances for a repeat of their 1909 World Championship, which, of course was not to be as the Cubs took the NL pennant in 1910 only to lose to the Phila. Athletics in the World Series. Major League pennants of any type from this era are seldom offered in any form with the offered exemplar being the first of its type that we have encountered: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	DNS

149a	Pittsburgh Pirates decorative cigar box c.1910. Lidded wooden cigar box features "Pittsburgh Pirates" interior lid label and end panel label. The titling is also impressed on the top of the lid and front panel. Lid is detached and the box has some general age wear: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	DNS

149b	Rare "Pirate Cigarettes" painted tin store display piece c.1910-15. Early painted tin store display advertises Pirate brand cigarettes. Retaining a large portion of its original paint, tin has no restoration with only a few areas of typical light rusting. 7" deep and 6" tall: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$200.00

150	1909 Pittsburgh Pirates "S&H Green Stamps" postcard. Obscure team postcard depicting the World Champion 1909 Pirates in a composite arrangement of vignette images incl. Wagner, Clarke, Willis, and Adams. Postally unmarked on the reverse. Uncommonly clean for the issue: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$550.00

151	Honus Wagner auto. publication page. 5 1/2"x9" publication page featuring various Pitt. Pirates player photos and biographies is signed by Wagner in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Mace Brown has also signed the reverse. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($450.00-$650.00)	$500.00

152	Fine Honus Wagner baseball decal bat c.1910-15. Early J.F. Hillerich & Son Louisville Slugger model 40W bat measures 32" long with a substantive thick stock handle and two toned wood finish. Horizontal decal picturing Wagner remains in its original, unrestored condition on the barrel end. Decal is approx. 80-85% intact with some chipping at the right edge and to a lesser degree the left edge. Strong example with attractive overall appearance in its original patina: EX	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$1,550.00

153	1909 World Series panoramic photograph. Printed photographic display piece issued as a supplement to the Pittsburgh Index pictures a panoramic view of the opening game from the 1909 World Series at Pittsburgh. Overall size is 16"x41" matted and framed with team panoramic images of the Tigers and Pirates positioned beneath the stadium view of Forbes Field. The series featured the matchup of Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb who had not previously played against each other. Image quality remains very fine with original fold lines and a few small seam tears with minor tape repair on the reverse: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$4,100.00

154	Pittsburgh Pirates team photograph c.1911. Original sepia tone image of the Pirates team posed on a rock formation at Spring Training c.1911. Players are in full uniform including several in their mackinaw sweaters. Among the players pictured are HOF'ers Honus Wagner, Max Carey, and Bill McKechnie. 7"x9" matted and framed retaining excellent image quality and contrast: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,000.00

155	Rare 1916 Honus Wagner/Pittsburgh Pirates advertising broadside. Original 7"x21" broadside advertising an exhibition game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Blues. Printed for a game on March 27, 1916, poster promotes Wagner as one of the greatest draws in baseball history. Overall condition is very fine for its issue type with two small areas of toning to the right edge: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$800.00

156	No Lot	$0	DNS

157	Cincinnati Reds Old Timers auto. baseball with Honus Wagner and Tris Speaker c.1920-30s. Official NL baseball signed by (19) players, most of whom played for the Cincinnati Reds in the period from 1900-1920. Signatures include Noodles Hahn, Pat Duncan, Dave Bancroft, Edd Roush, Tris Speaker, and Honus Wagner. The signatures remain very bold ranging from 7-10 out of 10. Interesting early signed baseball likley obtained at a Cincinnati Reds Old Timers event. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM/MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,500.00

158	Honus Wagner Baseball Magazine supplement photograph c.1910. Oversized 12"x19" printed photographic supplement as issued by the Baseball Magazine pictures Wagner in batting pose. Front has some light surface wrinkling and a few horizontal creases: VG-EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$350.00

159	1947 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball with Honus Wagner. Lt. toned Frick NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Greenberg (possibly stamped, but faded), Face, and Honus Wagner. Sigs range from 3-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT	($400.00-$600.00)	$400.00

160	Honus Wagner auto. government postcard. Postmarked 1952 govt. postcard is signed, "Short Stop Honus Wagner" in black fountain pen. Interestingly, the postcard is hand addressed to the Frank Sinatra Fan Club in Wagner's hand. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$1,300.00

161	Honus Wagner Mercantile clothiers advertising display piece c.1910-15. Large format 15"x21" framed display picturing a color tinted image of Wagner throwing a baseball is an advertisement for "Mercantile" clothing line. Cardboard stock display remains very clean with bold original color. The margins of the display have some light age foxing: EX-MT	($500.00-$750.00)	$450.00

162	Honus Wagner auto. FDC c.1939. Commemorative first day cover issued at the 1939 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction is signed by Wagner in fountain pen at the left edge. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,300.00

163	Honus Wagner miniature decal bat c.1910-15. Vintage Louisville Slugger 14" miniature baseball bat has a Wagner color lithographic decal on the barrel end. The decal remains approx. 90% intact with no restoration and a few areas of minor flaking: EX	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$1,200.00

164	Rare 1909 World Series ticket stub. Seldom offered stub issued for the first game from the 1909 World Series between the Pitt. Pirates and Detroit Tigers. The stub remains fairly clean with some light staining to a few areas. Historic ticket from the inaugural World Series game played at the newly constructed Forbes Field featuring the legendary match up of Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb: EX	($2,000.00-$3,000.00)	$1,800.00

165	1912 World Series program. Vintage program issued for a game played at Boston's Fenway Park during the 1912 World Series between Boston and New York. The program has some general handling wear incl. areas of wrinkling to the interior pages. A few pages near the back of the program have some chipping at the bottom and the back cover has two abrasions: VG	($500.00-$750.00)	$600.00

166	Rare 1913 World Series program. Seldom offered vintage program issued for a game played at the Polo Grounds in New York between the Phila. Athletics and the New York Giants. The program is unscored with some general wear incl. three pinholes at the corners, light to moderate vertical center fold line, and some minor soiling to a few interior pages. The Athletics handily defeated the Giants in five games behind the brilliant pitching of Eddie Plank who outdueled Christy Mathewson in the final game: VG	($1,000.00-$1,500.00)	$900.00

167	1913 World Series ticket stub. Full stub issued for the second game of the 1913 World Series played at Philadelphia retains its original rain check stub: EX-EX/MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$600.00

168	1914 World Series program. Issued for a game played at Boston's Fenway Park (on 'loan' to the Braves from the Red Sox) between the mighty Phila. Athletics and the unlikely Boston Braves who moved from last place to first between July and August. The Braves ended up sweeping the Athletics in one of the more lopsided upsets in World Series history. The offered program is scored in pencil and has some wear to the spine area incl. several small to moderate abrasions on the back cover. Front cover has a scuff to the top right area and some general handling wear: VG	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$2,400.00

169	Rare 1917 World Series program. Issued for a game played at the Polo Grounds in New York between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox. The series would go to the White Sox by a tally of four games to two in stark contrast to the events that would unfold in just two years time with the Black Sox scandal in 1919. Program is scored in pencil and has been professionally reinforced at the spine including repair to two small chips. Front cover illustrates President Wilson throwing out a baseball at opening day and retains excellent original color: VG-EX (With note to spine repair)	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$2,800.00

170	1921 World Series program. Issued for a game played at the Polo Grounds in New York between the Giants and the Yankees. The series would be the first for the New York Yankees and Babe Ruth as a Yankee, and although the Giants would win the series, it provided Ruth with a taste of great things to come as he led his team with a .313 batting average and hit his first W.Series home run. Program is unscored with a light vertical center fold line. Bottom left corner of the back cover has a small area of inpainting: VG-EX	($1,000.00-$1,250.00)	$1,200.00

171	1925 World Series program attributed to have been used by President Coolidge. Program issued for a game played at Washington in the series between the Pirates and Senators. The program remains unscored with typical light to moderate handling wear. Interesting set of period fountain pen notations are written around the perimeter of the front cover including, "This score card is the property of Charles ?. It was used by President Coolidge in the World Series of 1925". While we have no direct provenance linking the program to the President we can note that the ink is absolutely of the period and in relation to the other very specific notations appears to be completely genuine in nature: VG-EX	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$900.00

172	1926 World Series program. Issued for a game played at Sportsman's Park in St. Louis between the Yankees and Cardinals. Program is scored neatly in pencil with light, general handling wear: EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$750.00

173	1928 World Series program. Issued for a game played at New York between the Yankees and Cardinals. Unscored with a light center fold line and some general light handling wear: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	$1,000.00

174	1929 World Series program. Issued for a game played at Chicago between the Athletics and Cubs. Unscored with its original yellow twine binding: EX-EX/MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$1,100.00

175	Lot of (4) 1929 World Series ticket stubs. Includes Game #5 with detached rain check stub, Game #5 with no rain check stub, Game #4 with no rain check stub, and Game #4 with detached rain check stub. All tickets were issued for games played at Philadelphia: Range EX-EX/MT	($400.00-$500.00)	$425.00

176	1930 World Series program. Issued for a game played at St. Louis between the Athletics and Cardinals. Scored in pencil with some light general handling wear: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$175.00

177	1933 World Series program. Issued for game played at the Polo Grounds in New York between the Senators and the Giants. Program is unscored with some light to moderate handling wear: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$300.00

178	1933 World Series program. Issued for game played at Washington between the Senators and Giants. The program is unscored and exhibits light general handling wear: EX	($300.00-$400.00)	$225.00

179	Rare Roberto Clemente auto. professional model baseball bat c.1971. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36 1/4" long and weighs 35.8oz. The bat shows evident use including ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks. U1 model number is stamped on the knob end. Clemente has signed the barrel area in green ink along with a salutation written in Spanish. The signature and salutation remain in fine overall condition rating 7 out of 10. Clemente autographed game used bats are exceedingly rare with the offered example being one of only a handful to have entered the marketplace. Includes LOA's from John Taube/Vince Malta (bat) and James Spence Authentication (signature): Bat: EX, Signature: EX-MT	($10,000.00-$15,000.00)	$12,500.00

180	Roberto Clemente auto. baseball. Lt. toned J. DeBeer & Son baseball signed by (5) players incl. Roberto Clemente. Clemente signature is on a side panel and rates 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX	($400.00-$500.00)	$550.00

180a	1959 Roberto Clemente auto. expense voucher. Period Pittsburgh Pirates expense voucher submitted by Roberto Clemente for $440.00 due to him for "Additional living expenses involved during Spring Training". The one page document is signed, "Roberto Clemente" in blue ink rating 9/10 out of 10. Obscure and desirable early Clemente signed item. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($1,500.00-$2,000.00)	$1,100.00

181	Lot of (3) 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates related items to include: 1960 Pirates "World Champs" accordion style souvenir fan with player photographs incl. Clemente. Missing one fan 'blade': VG-EX; 1960 World Series press pass signed on the back by (5) players incl. Haney and Kluscewski: VG; and 1960 "Beat Em Bucs" plaster wall plaque: EX-MT	($300.00-$400.00)	$375.00

182	1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. Dick Groat professional model baseball bat. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 37.4oz. The bat exhibits light usage with O16 stamped on the knob end along with "24" written in period green marker. (30) members of the World Champion Pirates have signed the bat in green ink incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Face, Groat, Haddix, and Schofield. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. The bat has a period ink inscription, "Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 NL Champs". The offered bat is the first 1960 Pirates team signed bat that we have encountered remaining in fine original condition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (signatures): Range EX-NM	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$7,500.00

183	Fine Roberto Clemente auto. print c.1961. Large 10"x13" matted and framed print of Clemente batting after the Robert Riger original illustration is signed, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente" in black ink. Signature is the largest example that we have encountered measuring 6" in length and rating 9 out of 10. The print was commissioned by the Ford Motor Co. in 1961 and is titled, "Clemente Lines One Over Second". Very fine Clemente auto. display piece of uncommonly large size. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($3,500.00-$4,500.00)	$3,750.00

184	1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series trophy. Original presentational figural trophy presented to Rocky Nelson as a member of the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. Very high quality figural trophy stands 11" tall featuring brass pennants with team names around the perimeter of a large brass circle with a crown finial. Yankees and Pirates enameled World Series press pin facades adorn the center area and "World Champions Pittsburgh Pirates 1960" appears in black lettering on the front. Remaining very clean with only minor age toning, the trophy also retains its original Balfour manufacturer label on the base. Rare and desirable original trophy from the storied 1960 World Series in which Bill Mazeroski's home run sealed the series win for the Pirates. Includes letter of provenance from Rocky Nelson: EX-MT	($7,500.00-$10,000.00)	$8,600.00

185	1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Champion presentational ladies compact. Sterling silver compact as presented to the Pirates players' wives in commemoration of the 1960 World Championship season. The lid features an inset enamelwork emblem in the manner of the 1960 Pirates World Series press pin: EX-MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$550.00

186	Lot of (2) Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 World Series professional model baseball bats from Smoky Burgess and Dick Schofield. Both Adirondack model 302 bats have desirable "1960 World Series" impressed stamping. Schofield bat has 208B stamped on the knob end with "11" written in period marker. The barrel is also signed by Schofield. The Burgess bat has 113A stamped on the knob end. Each bat exhibits evident usage. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc and James Spence Authentication: EX	($1,500.00-$2,500.00)	$2,600.00

187	1967 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (28) players incl. Clemente, Stargell, Face, Wills, and Mazeroski. Walker is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range NM-NM/MT	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

188	Frank Thomas professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/4" long and weighs 30.2oz. The bat shows excellent usage incl. ball marks, rack marks, pine tar residue, and a repaired handle crack. P83 is stamped on the knob end. Thomas was one of the more prolific sluggers of the 1950s belting a total of 286 home runs in his 16 year career. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX	($400.00-$600.00)	$600.00

189	Elroy Face professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 31oz. The bat shows tremendous game use incl. ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, and cleat marks. O16 is stamped on the knob end with "FACE" block lettering stamped on the barrel. Face has signed the barrel in blue sharpie. Very tough game bat from a popular Pirates pitcher. Includes a signed photo of Face and LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and James Spence Authentication: VG-EX	($500.00-$750.00)	$1,200.00

190	Forbes Field folding stadium chair. Original cast metal folding chair from Pittsburgh's Forbes Field remains in a vintage blue paint with desirable original surface. Overall condition remains very strong with some light surface wear to a few areas: EX	($350.00-$450.00)	$650.00

191	1960 Forbes Field World Series banner inscribed by Bill Mazeroski. Original red, white, and blue canvas banner with attribution to have been displayed at Forbes Field during the 1960 World Series. The banner has been signed in black ink, "To Larry Rubin, I won the game, you won the fight. Bill Mazeroski." After the famed Game #7 at Forbes Field in the 1960 World Series, the offered banner caused a minor "struggle" between Mazeroski and the gentleman to whom it is inscribed. Interesting period World Series related banner with related inscription from HOF'er Bill Mazeroski. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

192	Run of Pittsburgh Pirates yearbooks. Total of (42) yearbooks from 1951-2002 missing 1952, 1955, 70, 71, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 2000 for completion: Range VG-NM/MT	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$475.00

193	Rare 1968 Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates road jersey. Attractive grey flannel vest style jersey worn by Hall of Fame member Bill Mazeroski remains in original unaltered condition with "Pirates" team name across the front and #9 on both front and back. Spalding tag is affixed to the tail front with size 42 tag and "Mazeroski" chain stitched in black. Dry clean tag with "Set 1 1968" flag tag are also on the tail front. The jersey exhibits perfect usage characteristics including appropriate wear to the piping and some typical surface wear. Maz was one of the finest fielding second baseman to ever play the game and will be forever remembered for his classic walk off home run in the final game of the 1960 World Series which gave the Pirates the World Championship over the New York Yankees. The offered example is one of the very few unaltered Mazeroski game jerseys to have entered the marketplace and is the finest that we have encountered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions,Inc: EX-MT	($15,000.00-$20,000.00)	$16,000.00

194	Bill Mazeroski painting by Mike Mellet. Original watercolor painting on board of Mazeroski in his trademark pose turning a double play in mid air. The painting measures 19" square matted and framed. Signed by Mazeroski in gold sharpie across the front. Very attractive contemporary art piece relating to one of the Pirates most beloved players. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($750.00-$1,250.00)	DNS

195	Rare Bill Mazeroski 1960 All-Star game professional model baseball bat. Adirondack model 302 bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.4oz. The bat exhibits evident use incl. ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks. 113A is stamped on the knob end. Mazeroski has signed the barrel end, "1960 W.S. Game Winning Homer Bill Mazeroski". The famed World Series game winning home run hit by Bill Mazeroski will be forever remembered as one of the game's great moments. Very rare and desirable game bat dating to Mazeroski's benchmark season. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc and James Spence Authentication: EX	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$8,000.00

196	Pittsburgh Pirates auto. baseball c.1969. Toned International League baseball signed on the sweet spot by Dixie Howell and dated 1943. The ball is also signed by (13) Pitt. Pirates players incl. Clemente, Stargell, and Mazeroski. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$500.00

197	Bill Mazeroski professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" and weighs 31oz. Bat exhibits evident usage incl. ball marks and stitching impressions. S226 model number is stamped on the knob end along with "9" written in period black marker. Signed on the barrel in blue sharpie, "Bill Mazeroski 1971". Fine example of an elusive HOF'er game bat with excellent usage. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc., James Spence Authentication, and Mears Authentication: EX-MT	($2,500.00-$3,500.00)	$2,100.00

198	1961 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed by (24) players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, Virdon, and Face. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM	($500.00-$750.00)	$750.00

199	Fine Roberto Clemente single signed baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed in blue ink by Clemente on a side panel. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The ball itself is very clean overall with minimal surface wear to a few areas. Clemente single signed baseballs of the offered condition grade are highly desirable and not frequently sold. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM	($5,000.00-$7,500.00)	$10,000.00

200	1964 Pitt. Pirates team auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (25) players incl. Clemente, Virdon, Mota, Stargell, and Face. Sigs range from 7-8 out of 10. Murtaugh is clubhouse signed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM	($750.00-$1,000.00)	$650.00