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Back Items For The Auction of November 10th & 11th, 2006  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 401 Satchel Paige photograph c.1941. Black and white 8"x10" image of Paige pitching in Kansas City Monarchs uniform. Stamped by Culver News Service on the reverse: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 402 African American baseball team photograph c.1910-20. Mounted image of an early team posed outdoors in uniform with the letter "A" on the front. Image measures 3"x7" and has been trimmed along the bottom edge. Team origins are unclear, but based on uniform and equipment quality, they were likely fairly organized: GD-VG ($250.00-$350.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 403 Homestead Grays team photograph from the collection of Ted Page c.1930s. Vintage black and white 8"x10" image originating from the collection of former Negro League player Ted Page. The photo pictures the players in full uniform on the field incl. Page and Cool Papa Bell. The photo retains good contrast and clarity with some creasing and a surface stain to the top area of the photo: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 404 1945 Homestead Grays vs. New York Cubans Negro League program. Wilmington (Delaware) Blue Rocks program issued for an exhibition game played between the Cubans and Grays. The program remains unscored with printed player lineups incl. Gibson, Bell, Bankhead, Barnhill, Dihigo, and Leonard. Obscure Negro League related program with numerous star players listed in the lineups: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 405 Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, and Larry Doby auto. baseball c.1940s. Lightly soiled unofficial baseball signed by the three HOF'ers and former Negro League star players on the sweet spot and adjoining panel. Signatures remain very strong ranging from 7-10 out of 10. The ball was obtained by a gentleman who was employed with the Southern Railway Co. from 1916-51. The lot includes a letter of provenance, 1947 Railway Conductor magazine, 1939 Southern Railway system timetable, and a 1942 Southern Railway system map. Likely signed during a barnstorming trip or early in their Major League careers. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signatures: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 406 Philadelphia Giants Negro League broadside c.1925. Thick stock paper poster measuring 11"x16" advertises a game to be played between the Philadelphia Giants and two opponents incl. Checker Taxi and South Boston Twilight. The poster remains in unused original condition with a great image of the team posed in front of the traveling tour bus at the bottom. Includes its original baseball decorative mailing envelope. Very rare to find Negro League broadsides of this quality from the 1920s era: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 407 Cum Posey auto. 1943 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio, the cover of which is detached. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 408 Cum Posey auto. 1939 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 409 ***Updated Description*** Cum Posey auto. 1945 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 410 ***Updated Description*** Cum Posey auto. 1942 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 411 ***Updated Description*** Cum Posey auto. 1943 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 412 Cum Posey auto. 1943 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio, which has a small corner abrasion on the front. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 413 Cum Posey auto. 1942 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 414 Cum Posey auto. 1942 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 415 Cum Posey auto. 1941 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 416 Cum Posey auto. 1941 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Missing its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 417 Cum Posey auto. 1944 Homestead High School Diploma. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 418 Cum Posey auto. 1940 Homestead High School Diploma along with related handwritten note signed by Posey. Original diploma issued to a student at the school is signed by Director "C.W. Posey" in ink at the bottom and by other school officials. Signature rates 9 out of 10. Retains its original navy blue portfolio. The lot includes a related handwritten note from Cum Posey that was found within the diploma casing regarding summer school for the student. The note is signed "Mr. Posey". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 419 Scarce Negro League autograph album c.1930s-40s. Incredible assemblage of rare and obscure Negro League signatures from the 1930s era. Signatures include Amos Watson, James West, Buck Leonard, John O'Neil, Satchel Paige, Ray Robinson, Dave Barnhill, Daniel Freeman, Wendell Jenkins, Showboat Thomas, King Tut, Jose Santiago, Martin Dihigo, and others. Dihigo is signed in ink on a full page and displays very nicely. Most players have signed on individual pages in either pencil or ink rating 7-9 out of 10. The album is being offered for the first time publicly and includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 420 Scarce Raymond Brown auto. album page. Offered is a very fine signed album page from 2006 Hall of Fame inductee Raymond Brown. Raymond Brown's autograph is beautifully signed on a full page, "Raymond Brown-P. Homestead Grays" with a date of July 4, 1934. Brown was one of the most feared pitchers in Negro League history with an all time best .771 winning percentage. He died in 1968 and was elected to the Hall of Fame this past year in 2006. This example is the first that we have encountered and is one of only a scant few documented to date. The page originated from the album as offered in lot 419 and is being sold separately due to its significance. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 421 Rare 1908 Kansas City Monarchs real photo postcard. Early sepia tone photographic postcard from the original Monarchs team picturing the players in full uniform lined up in a row. Players include Wakefield, Wilkins, Pullam, McAdoo, and Robert "Frog" Lindsa,y who was the star pitcher for the team. The postcard has a tiny pinhole at the right edge and a crease with some surface cracking at the left edge. Back is postally unused: VG-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 422 Rare photographic archive with relation to the original 1908 Kansas City Monarchs African American baseball team c.1900-08. Substantive estate collection of very scarce original images relating to the inception of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team. Group of (13) photos includes 1908 team cabinet photograph from the original Monarchs team picturing the players in full uniform in three rows. Players include Wakefield, Wilkins, Pullam, McAdoo, and Robert "Frog" Lindsay. The image measures 7"x10" on its original mount. The photo itself has heavy toning and soiling along with a vertical tear. The mount has losses and soiling. Very rare image of one of the earliest organized African American baseball teams in Kansas City: PR-GD; "Lincoln High School" African American baseball team photograph c.1900. Mounted 5"x6" image picturing an early uniformed team; many players in the photo appear on the 1908 Monarchs team. Signed on the back by Monarchs player A. Pullam. Losses to the mount: VG; "Jenkins & Sons" African American baseball team cabinet photograph c.1904. Mounted 5"x7" image of a uniformed team likely sponsored by J.W. Jenkins of Jenkins Music Company, who was one of the early organizers of African American baseball teams in the Kansas City area. Corner chip to the mount: VG; "KU" baseball team cabinet photograph c.1890s. 7"x9" mounted image of an early uniformed team including A.Pullam in the top row as the only non white player on the team: VG; and three sets of mounted images c.1890s-1900s (nine total photos, three different images) depicting several scenes with African Americans incl. members of the baseball team posed outdoors. Sizes range from 5"x7" to 7"x9" on their original mounts: Range VG-EX ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 423 Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey auto. baseball c.1929. Lt. toned NL baseball signed by the two great "heavyweight" athletes of the era, Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. Ruth has signed a side panel in black ink rating 9 out of 10 with Dempsey on the opposite side panel rating 7/8 out of 10. Interestingly, the ball is also signed on another panel by Glenna Collett. Collett is widely regarded as the finest female golfer of the first half of the 20th century. The signature rates 5/6 out of 10 and is dated July 1929 in Collett's hand. During the 1920s-30s era there were no more captivating athletes then Ruth and Dempsey. Both men dominated their respective sporst and were known for their flamboyant public images. Very unique combination baseball being offered publicly for the first time. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM ($5000.00-$7500.00) $6,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 424 House of David baseball broadside c.1932. Cardboard 14"x22" poster features several inset images of House of David baseball players incl. John Tucker and Doc Tally. Poster has some light soiling to the border areas: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 425 Vintage Travis Jackson single signed baseball. Lt. cream color Spalding "Official" baseball signed on the sweet spot by HOF'er Travis Jackson in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 8 out of 10. "1955" date in Jackson's hand is positioned on the top panel. One of the finest vintage Jackson single signed baseballs that we have encountered. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $3,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 426 Rare Mel Ott single signed baseball. Lt. toned Frick NL ball signed on a side panel by Mel Ott in black fountain pen. The signature rates 6 out of 10 with some minor scratches from age wear. Mel Ott single signed baseballs are extraordinarily rare as he died in 1958. The offered ball is only the third Ott single signed baseball that we have handled in 16 years. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: VG/EX-EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 427 Rare Dazzy Vance single signed baseball. Red and green stitched off white "Official League" ball signed by HOF pitcher Dazzy Vance. Signature rates 8 out of 10 displaying very well on the sweet spot. Vance is one of the more elusive HOF'er single signed baseballs of his era to obtain as he died in 1961. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $6,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 428 Rare Tris Speaker single signed baseball c.1930. Red and blue stitched baseball (possible AL ball with faded stampings) signed on a side panel, "Dan Jr. From Tris Speaker". Signature rates 6 out of 10 with some moderate fading to the salutation. Opposite panel of the ball is dated in period ink, "Aug. 30, 1930". Seldom offered and highly desirable single signed baseball from an inaugural Hall of Fame member. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 429 Babe Ruth single signed baseball. Lt. toned Harwood "Official League" ball signed on a side panel, "From Babe Ruth" in blue fountain pen. The signature remains very bold rating 8/9 out of 10 with a few areas of minor wear. Period notation, "To Dave Jones" is printed neatly on an adjoining panel in another hand. Very high quality Ruth single signed baseball which is being offered for the first time publicly by the family of the original recipient. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 430 1934 Chicago Cubs team auto. baseball. Lt. clear coated Heydler NL ball signed by (29) players incl. G.C. Alexander, Hartnett, Cuyler, Root, Herman, and Klein. Sigs range from 4-9 out of 10 with the majority grading 7 or better. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 431 Lot of (3) vintage HOF'er auto. cut signatures. Trio of period black fountain pen signatures on unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock to include W.B. McKechnie, Eppa Rixey, and George Kelly. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10 with some lt. soiling to the card stock. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX/MT-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 432 Chuck Klein auto. cut signature. Period black fountain pen signature on unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 433 Lloyd and Paul Waner auto. cut signatures. Beautiful pair of period black fountain pen signatures signed on unlined 2"x3 1/2"card stock. Paul Waner also signed a second time on the back of his card in black ink which has some feathering to the "P" in Paul. Sigs rate 9/10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 434 Rare G.C. Alexander auto. photograph. Color tinted 4"x5 1/2" publication photograph signed boldly across the front by Alexander in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The image itself has a very minute edge tear at the left side which is not visible unless closely inspected. Very fine signed image of notable difficulty. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 435 Tony Lazzeri auto. cut signature. Period black fountain pen signature on unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock. Rare and desirable Yankee HOF'er from the 1920s-30s era. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 436 Lot of (4) vintage New York Yankees auto. cut signatures. Includes Ruffing, Combs, Pipgras, and Shawkey. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($200.00-$300.00) $70.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 437 Rogers Hornsby auto. cut signature. Period black fountain pen Hornsby signature on unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock remains in exceptional original condition. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 438 Lot of (2) vintage HOF'er auto. cut signatures. Rabbit Maranville and Hazen "KiKi" Cuyler each have signed in period fountain pen on unlined card stock. Cuyler card stock has some lt. soiling. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 439 Fred Clarke auto. cut signature display piece. Matted and framed display features a Fred Clarke auto. cut signature along with a Perez Steele HOF postcard. Black ink signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($250.00-$350.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 440 Lot of (7) vintage Phila. Athletics auto. cut signatures c.1929-30. Set of unlined card stock each signed by members of the Phila. Athletics incl. Connie Mack, Earnshaw, and Dykes. Miller is CH signed. Signatures range from 8-10 out of 10. Mack has a notation on the back denoting the 1929 World Championship. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 441 Lot of approx. (24) vintage baseball cut signatures. Estate collection includes several obscure players primarily signed on unlined card stock. Players incl. H.Critz, F.Leach, W.English, G.Grantham, C.H. Wagner, W.Killefer, D.Bush, and several signed publication photos incl. B.Shotton. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-NM ($400.00-$500.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 442 1934 auto. sheet with Babe Ruth c.1934. Foldout stationary from the Forest Park Hotel in St. Louis, MO was signed by (19) players in October of 1934. Players include Ruth, Simmons, P.Dean, D.Dean, Greenberg, Goslin, Gehringer, and Cochrane. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. The piece was likely signed during the 1934 World Series as the players are largely from the Tigers and Cardinals. Paper itself has some original mailing fold lines and some thinning to one section. The signatures are on two sides of the same sheet. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Paper: Range VG-EX, Signatures: Range EX/MT-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 443 Lou Gehrig auto. photograph. Rare and desirable signed publication image measures 3 1/4"x5 1/4" mounted on a period black scrapbook album page. The image has been signed by Gehrig boldly in pencil across the chest rating 8/9 out of 10. Originated from the private estate collection of signatures found within this section of the catalogue. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Photo: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 444 1930 Chicago Cubs team auto. display piece. Period black paper scrapbook page measures 8"x9" with two affixed unlined pieces of card stock signed by (22) members of the 1930 Chic. Cubs. Players include McCarthy, Hartnett, Root, Cuyler, Schalk, Grimm, and English. Heathcote and Bush are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Period titling affixed to the bottom denotes it was received from manager Joe McCarthy. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 445 1930 Phila. Phillies team auto. sheet. Majestic Hotel, Phila. stationary signed by (16) players incl. Klein, F.Williams, P.Collins, Thevenow, and Whitney. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 446 1930 Boston Red Sox team auto. sheet. Hotel Del Prado, Chicago stationary signed by (17) players in pencil incl. Webb, Rothrock, Durst, and Gaston. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 447 1930 Chicago White Sox team auto. sheet. Unlined 8 1/2"x11" sheet of paper signed by (28) players incl. Faber, Appling, Lyons, Bush, and Walsh Jr. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 448 1930 Brooklyn Robins team auto. sheet. Attractive period Brooklyn BBC stationary signed by (27) players incl. Lopez, Vance, Luque, Herman, and Wright. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. The reverse of the stationary has a few very small pieces of scrapbook paper residue. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 449 1930 St. Louis Browns team auto. sheet. Unlined sheet of paper signed by (22) players incl. Goslin, R.Ferrel, R.Collins, O.Melillo, and J.Austin. Reverse of the stationary has some light scrapbook residue. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 450 1930 Pitt. Pirates team auto. sheet. Lined 3"x9" page signed in black fountain pen by (22) players incl. L.Waner, P.Waner, Traynor, Stanage, Bartell, and Grantham. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10 with the "L" in Lloyd Waner intersecting with a small hole in the page. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($400.00-$600.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 451 Detroit Tigers team auto. sheet with Roger Bresnahan c.1931. Unlined sheet signed by (20) players incl. HOF'er Roger Bresnahan. Other players include Schang, Dugan, Owen, and B.Harris. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Bresnahan is a tough early 1900s HOF'er signature to obtain rating 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 452 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-$600.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 453 Fred "Cy" Williams auto. letter. 1926 typewritten letter on decorative H&B letterhead with content recommending the use of Louisville Slugger bats. Signed boldly by Williams at the bottom. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 454 Kennesaw Mountain Landis auto. cut signature display. Unlined 2"x3 1/2" card stock signed in black ink by Commissioner Landis in black fountain pen. The card is affixed with vintage archival corners to a scrapbook page featuring an image of Landis. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 455 Al Lopez auto. handwritten letter along with related signed photo c.1930. Handwritten letter penned by Lopez on hotel stationary with content regarding an autograph request. The letter is signed boldly by Lopez. Includes a related publication photo signed by Lopez. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-EX/MT ($250.00-$350.00) $60.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 456 John Heydler and E.S. Barnard auto. cut signature display pieces. Includes black fountain pen signatures of the NL and AL Presidents from the 1920s-30s era on unlined card stock. Cards are affixed to period scrapbook pages displaying their respective images. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 457 Pair of John Tener auto. letters. Lot of two typewritten letters on National League stationary signed by NL President John Tener in black fountain pen from 1916 and 1917. Each letter was sent to the Governor of Pennsylvania regarding his season pass for that year's NL games. Signatures rate 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 458 Rare Nap Lajoie auto. handwritten letter. Handwritten letter on Nap Lajoie stationary sent to Jack McGrath at Hillerich & Bradsby Co. thanking him for a group of bats that had been sent to Lajoie. Boldly signed in blue ink, "Thanks again, Yours Sincerely, Napoleon Lajoie". Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The letter itself remains very clean with light original mailing fold lines. Uncommon inaugural HOF member auto. letter with impeccable primary source provenance. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 459 Roderick Wallace auto. 3"x5" index card. Unlined card is signed, "Hi Jimmy, Many thanks for your dandy letter. All good wishes, Sincerely, Roderick J. Wallace." Salutation and signature remain very strong rating 9/10 out of 10. Hand addressed and dated 10/57 by Wallace at the top right corner. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 460 John Heydler auto. letter. Typewritten letter on National League stationary dated May 4, 1934 is signed boldly by NL President John Heydler in black fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. Content regards the passing of New York concessionaire Harry Stevens. Includes an original black and white photo of Heydler and LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 461 Independence Exhibition Co. document signed by three New York Yankees executives. Typewritten 1946 document signed by George Weiss, Dan Topping, and L.S. MacPhail. Signatures rate 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$600.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 462 Zach Wheat handwritten letter. Handwritten letter dated Dec. 11, 1968 sent by Wheat to Hillerich & Bradsby Co. endorsing their brand of bats. Wheat states within the letter that he used Louisville Slugger bats throughout his career noting 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 ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 463 John Evers auto. 3"x5" card. Unlined card is signed "Kindest personal regards, To my friend Richard C. Portofel, John J. Evers 1943". Salutation and signature rate 8/9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 464 Vintage autograph album with (4) Rogers Hornsby autographs c.1940s. Period bound 4"x6" autograph book containing four different Rogers Hornsby signatures. Three are signed on related correspondence and one is signed on an unlined 3"x5" card. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 465 Vintage baseball autograph book c.1930-40s. Period bound autograph album measures 4"x6" containing approx. (200) signatures. Players include (2) D.Dean, Hartnett (twice), P.Waner, L.Waner, Lopez, Ott, (2) Hershberger (committed suicide), A.Vaughan, Lombardi, Reese, and Honus Wagner. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range EX-NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 466 Walter Johnson autographed letter. Desirable vintage typewritten letter dated May 26, 1928 with content regarding an autograph request is signed by Johnson in black fountain pen. Signature rates a very strong 8/9 out of 10. A small, vintage photo of Johnson is affixed to the bottom area which is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 467 Tris Speaker auto. letter. Typewritten letter dated May 25, 1951 on Clev. Indians stationary with content regarding "unassisted triple plays". Signed by Speaker in blue fountain pen at the bottom rating 10 out of 10. The letter has a very small image of Speaker affixed to the bottom left corner which is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 468 Rare Chief Bender auto. handwritten letter. Handwritten letter dated 12/1/37 on "Bond Clothes" stationary with content regarding an autograph request. Signed at the bottom in black fountain pen "Chief C.A. Bender". Signature rates 9 out of 10. The offered example is the first Bender handwritten letter that we have encountered. A small color image of Bender is affixed to the bottom left area which is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 469 Rare Roger Bresnahan auto. letter. Typewritten letter sent to Sporting News authorizing the company to reproduce his signature in their various publications. The letter is signed in black fountain pen, "Roger P. Bresnahan" at the bottom rating 8/9 out of 10. Bresnahan was one of the game's most innovative players who gained notoriety for the use of catcher's shin guards in game play. The bottom of the letter has a small image of Bresnahan affixed to the front which is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 470 Eppa Rixey auto. handwritten letter. March 6, 1932 letter penned on Tampa Bay Hotel stationary with content regarding an autograph request. Signed by Rixey in black fountain pen at the bottom rating 9 out of 10. A small image of Rixey is affixed to the bottom left which is removable if so desired. Very obscure handwritten letter as Rixey died in 1963 just one month after his election to the Hall of Fame. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 471 George Sisler auto. handwritten letter. 1964 letter written on Sisler's personal stationary is signed in bold blue fountain pen at the bottom. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The bottom of the letter has a small image which is affixed to the letter and is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 472 Ed Barrow auto. letter. Typewritten letter dated July 25, 1933 on NY Yankees stationary with content regarding an invitation sent to Colonel Ruppert is signed by Barrow at the bottom in black fountain pen. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $110.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 473 Scarce Wilbert Robinson auto. letter. Typewritten letter dated Dec. 26, 1926 on Brooklyn BBC stationary with content regarding the rights to a player contract option for the 1927 season. The letter is boldly signed by Robinson in black fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. Overall condition of the letter is very fine with light, original fold lines present and a small affixed vintage photo (added later) of Robinson at the bottom left which is removable if so desired. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 474 Scarce 1899 Ed Delahanty autographed handwritten letter. Handwritten letter dated Dec. 27, 1899 as sent to "J.F. Hillerich & Co." with content regarding his endorsement of Louisville Slugger bats. Delahanty writes, "Gentleman, It affords me much pleasure to say a few words in favor of the "uniform run" of your Louisville Slugger bats. It has been my good fortune to always find them up to the highest standard of good workmanship. Yours, E.J. Delahanty". The letter displays at a size of 4 1/2"x7" but is actually written on a folded full sheet of lined paper. In starting a draft of the offered letter, Delahanty also wrote a date and "Philadel, PA" on the interior fold. The letter and writing itself remain very clean with a few small tape reinforced splits on the back. Delahanty was one of the finest batsman of the 19th century and was the only player in Major League history to lead the American and National leagues in batting average. On July 2, 1903, Delahanty elected to leave the Washington American League team in order to join the New York Giants of the National League. He left the team in Detroit and took a train eastward towards New York. Apparently, Delahanty was removed from the train for rude behavior and possibly intoxication; while crossing a bridge over the Niagara river, he plunged to his death. For years there was speculation as to whether it was an accident, suicide, or foul play. For all of these reasons, and the more obvious fact that Delahanty died a sudden and early death, his autograph is considered by many advanced collectors to be the most elusive of all HOF inductees. Spectacular rarity from an unimprovable source. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co.: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $26,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 475 1898 William Joyce auto. letter. Typewritten letter sent from New York Giants manager William Joyce to J.F. Hillerich & Son with thanks for the bats that had been sent to the Giants. The letter is typed on New York Giants stationary and signed by Joyce in black fountain pen. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 476 1964 Phila. Phillies NL Champions "phantom" pennant. Original pennant created for the title that was not to be after the Phillies famously collapsed in 1964. Retains its original tassels with a few tiny pinholes at the corners/point: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 477 Pair of unusual Phila. Phillies "Whiz Kids" pennants c.1950. Matching pair of red and white pennants with Phillies batter graphic at the left side: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 478 1969 Phila. Phillies road jersey. Grey flannel jersey issued to John Boozer with original "Phillies" embroidered team name on the front and #28 on the back. The #28 on back is team issued and may have been re-issued to Luis Peraza who wore #28 in 1969; Boozer wore #21. Shirt retains its original "Boozer" chain stitched strip tag inside the collar along with Wilson/size tag on the tail front and "1969 Set 2" chain stitching. Jersey shows moderate use with some light soiling and proper wash wear. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 479 Dick Allen professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs a substantial 40.2oz. Bat shows heavy use incl. ball marks, rack marks, cleat marks, and pine tar residue. P39 is stamped on the knob end and "15" is written in vintage black marker. "11 HOMERS" is written in period black marker on the barrel end of the bat possibly indicating that this particular bat had been used to hit eleven of Allen's home runs. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 480 Vintage Ted Williams single signed baseball. Moderately toned Cronin AL baseball signed "Ted Williams 1960" in blue ink. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Desirable vintage signed ball dating to Williams' final season of 1960. Includes LOA's from James Spence Authentication and PSA/DNA (Graded 5.5 EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 480a 1969 Atlanta Braves road jersey. Grey flannel shirt retains its original team name on front with embroidered Braves Indian patch on the left sleeve. #56 on the back is team issued, but was likely for either a Spring Training player or a team number change. Wilson tag remains affixed to the tail front along with "Ext. 1, 69" strip tag. Memorial black arm band remains on the left sleeve. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 481 Vintage Sandy Koufax single signed baseball c.1960s. Lt. tonedGiles NL baseball signed on a side panel, "Best Wishes Sandy Koufax".Signature rates 6/7 out of 10. Playing career era Koufax single signed baseballs are very desirable and fairly uncommon. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 482 Vintage Mickey Mantle single signed baseball c. late 1960s. Lt.toned Cronin AL ball with some surface wear is signed on the sweet spot by Mantle in blue ink. Signature rates 8 out of 10 with a light clear coat on top. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 483 Vintage Willie Mays single signed baseball c.1970s. Off white Feeney NL ball signed on a side panel "Best Wishes Willie Mays" in black ink. Signature rates 8/9 out of 10 and the ball remains very clean overall. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 484 Norm Cash single signed baseball. Near white MacGregor "Official League" ball signed "Best Wishes Norm Cash" on a side panel. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10. Cash was a very popular and productive player for the Detroit Tigers during the 1960s era and died tragically in 1986 in a boating accident. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 485 Ted Kluszewski single signed baseball. Desirable single signed baseball from popular Cin. Reds slugger Ted Kluszewski is signed in very bold blue ink across the sweet spot. Signature rates 10 out of 10. Off white in color, unofficial ball is very clean with the exception of a small puncture hole and toning ring on a side panel where the ball was apparently mounted at some point. The ball originated from the collection of a former Major League Baseball front office executive who worked with the Tigers and Orioles. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the MLB employee: Ball: EX-MT (with note to mounting hole), Signature: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 486 Vintage Hank Aaron single signed baseball c.1960s. Lt. toned Giles NL ball signed on the sweet spot by Aaron in blue ink. Signature rates 9 out of 10. The ball itself has some surface wear to a few places consistent with game use. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 486a Tommie Agee professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 3/4" long and weighs 33.2oz. The bat shows evident use incl. ball marks, rack marks, and surface wear. The back of the barrel has had a professional repair to an area of chipping. S2 model number stamped on the knob end along and "20" is written in period black marker. Desirable 1960s era New York Mets player. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 487 Al Kaline professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.4oz. The bat shows evident use incl. ball marks, grain swelling, checking to the back of the barrel, and a repaired handle crack. S2 model number is stamped on the knob end, which also has some faint period red marker notations. The bat originated from the same collection as the Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris game used bats within this auction, all of which are being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 487a Norm Cash professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 30.8oz. Superb example shows very heavy use incl. ball marks, rack marks, stitching impressions, and very heavy pine tar residue on the handle, which retains its original tape. MC44 model number is stamped on the knob end. The barrel end has a few indentations which may or may not have been baseball related. One of the finest Norm Cash game used bats that we have encountered dating to the Tigers Championship years. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 488 Hank Aaron professional model baseball bat c.1959. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34oz. The bat exhibits very heavy use including checking to the back of the barrel with a few period finish nail repairs, ball/stitch marks, and surface wear. S2 model number is stamped on the knob end and Aaron has signed the barrel in black marker with "#755" notation. The bat was originally obtained by former Major League player Fred Thomas around 1959 from his friend Eddie Mathews. The bat was given to Thomas' grandson who has had it in his possession since that date. According to the younger Thomas, the bat was briefly used by him as well as a young man. Prime playing career era game bat with primary sourcing. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from Fred Thomas' grandson: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 489 Fine Willie Mays professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 32.6oz. with model #S2 stamped on the knob end. The bat exhibits fine usage characteristics including ball marks, cleat marks, rack marks, and grain swelling. "MAYS" is stamped in block letters on the barrel end. The offered bat was obtained directly from Mays by the consignor at a game in the 1960s. Eloise L. Harris was living in Pittsburgh in the late 1950searly 1960s. During this time, she would often attend Pirates games with a friend who was friendly with Roberto Clemente. Following one of these games, Ms. Harris and Ms. Dorey went down to the field to talk to Clemente. Clemente introduced them to Willie Mays, with whom they discussed baseball and their love of the game. Willie Mays then gave them each a bat. One of the more attractive Mays game bats that we have offered remaining in original condition. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and letter of provenance from the original recipient: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 490 Roberto Clemente professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 34oz. The bat shows evident use incl. ball marks, rack marks, surface wear, and cleat marks. G105 model number is stamped on the knob end and "21" is written in vintage black marker on the end of both the knob and barrel. The bat originated from the collection of a former Pitt. Pirates employee. Fine 1960s era Clemente game bat with strong display qualities and desirable "21" on both ends of the bat. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $6,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 491 Roberto Clemente single signed baseball. Near white Feeney NL baseball signed on the sweet spot "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente". Signature rates 7 out of 10. The ball itself exhibits some very minor surface wear. Uncommon and desirable sweet spot signature location not often found on Clemente single signed baseballs. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 492 Rare Roberto Clemente 3,000th hit game ticket stub. Dated September 30, 1972 Pitt. Pirates ticket stub issued for the game in which Clemente collected his 3,000th, and final, base hit as a Major League player. In so doing, he became only the 11th player to accomplish that feat and the first Latin American to do so. The ticket is adhered to a period scrapbook page, which includes an image from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette picturing Clemente at bat during the game. The ticket itself has some typical handling wear incl. a few creases and could be removed from the scrapbook page if so desired: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 493 Early Roberto Clemente auto. check cashing receipt stub c.1955. Unlined stub signed by Roberto Clemente in August of 1955 after he cashed one of his Pirates paychecks from his rookie season. The stub measures 4" long and has period ink notations from the pharmacy at which it was signed on both front and back. Blue ink signature rates 9 out of 10. Very unusual early playing career Clemente signed item which is being offered by the original proprietor of the pharmacy for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 494 Fine Roberto Clemente auto. display piece. Oversized 9"x11" color cardboard cover from the souvenir "Roberto Clemente picture form" book which has been signed very boldly, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente" in blue ink. The signature is virtually unimprovable rating 10 out of 10. The cover has a light vertical crease along the left edge which is not visible under the matting display. Matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 495 1960 World Series full ticket stub. Unused full stub issued for Game #5 played at New York. Ticket has some light surface wrinkling and a few minor areas of soiling: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 495a Bill Mazeroski professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.4oz. The bat shows excellent use incl. ball marks, grain swelling, and a repaired handle crack with remnants of period handle tape. K55 model number is stamped on the knob end along with remnants of a vintage "9" written in black marker. Classic period Mazeroski game bat being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions, Inc: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 496 Pitt. Pirates auto. album c.1972. Small composition style notebook signed by (35) Pitt. Pirates players on individual lined pages. Includes Clemente (fine example), Mazeroski, Ellis, and Oliver. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 497 Iron City Beer autographed 12-sheet billboard c.1960s. Unused billboard poster pictures the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates in full team uniform. Poster is in (12) separate pieces measuring approx. 10'x20' overall. Images retains excellent clarity and edges are slightly curled from storage. Discovered in the Iron City Beer archives. Absolutely unique piece as most examples were destroyed: EX-NM ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 498 Rare Roberto Clemente autographed professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 35.6oz. The bat exhibits no visible usage with the exception of a few minor rack marks; model #U1 is stamped on the end of the knob. Clemente has signed the bat just to the right of the Louisville Slugger centerbrand in green ink. The signature remains clearly visible although it did not originally take to the finished surface of the bat and rates 5 out of 10. The bat was obtained at a charity raffle in the 1960s by the brother of the consignor. Clemente was in attendance at the event and signed the bat for the winning individual. One of only a handful of Clemente autographed baseball bats that we have encountered. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. (bat) and James Spence Authentication (signature). The lot also includes letter of provenance from the family of the original recipient: Bat: EX-MT, Signature: VG-EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 499 Willie Stargell professional model Pitt. Pirates hat c.1979. Classic pillbox style hat with embroidered gold "P" on front and gold pinstriping. The hat has four "Stargell Stars" on the front. Interior headband retains its original New Era and MLB tagging. Hat is signed under the bill, "To Joe Thanks to you for being there, Willie Stargell". Vintage "8" is also written under the bill. The hat shows appropriate usage incl. some perspiration soiling around the forehead area. Superb vintage Stargell hat dating to the "We are Family" era which originated from the collection of former Pirates executive Joe L. Brown. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 500 Roberto Clemente auto. photograph. Printed color photograph signed very boldly in blue ink, "Best Wishes Roberto Clemente". Signature rates 10 out of 10. One of the strongest condition Clemente signed pieces that we have handled. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $1,000.00
 
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