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Items For The Auction of February 23rd & 24th, 2007
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1001 |
1934 Detroit Tigers Infield photograph. Sepia tone 6"x8" image of the World Champion Tigers infield players incl. Hank Greenberg, Charlie Gehringer, Bill Rogell, and Marvin Owen. Period news i.d. paper label remains affixed to the reverse: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$425.00
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1002 |
Connie Mack studio portrait by Bachrach c.1940s-50s. Exceptional original portrait is without question the finest of Connie Mack that we have handled. Detail is unimprovable with matte finish surface. Impressed Bachrach stamping appears at lower left corner. The image has been mounted on archival board: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$200.00
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1003 |
Fine Bob Feller photograph c.1940s. Original 7 1/2"x9 1/2" black and white image fully captures the power of Feller as he remains seemingly motionless in full windup preparing to unleash a fastball. Stadium grandstand and Yankee players in the background provide a pleasing canvas for the main subject. Stamped "Culver Service" on the reverse. The front has one small area of creasing to the right border: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$2,600.00
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1004 |
Satchell Paige photograph c.1948-49. Stark black and white 7"x9" image of Paige posing in a Cleveland Indians uniform with ball in hand. Matte finish photo remains clean with a few very minor age spots: EX/MT-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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1005 |
Satchel Paige photograph c.1940s-50s. Interesting 8"x10" black and white image picturing Paige in a suit stepping into a cab. Reverse is stamped by Culver Pictures, Inc. New York: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$225.00
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1005a |
Satchell Paige and Bob Feller photograph c. 1948. Original 6 1/2"x8" black and white image picturing the two Indians pitchers in uniform holding baseballs. Clarity and contrast are notably bold. Front has a few typical light surface wrinkles and the reverse retains its original paper i.d. label: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$800.00
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1006 |
Significant Oct. 23, 1945 Jackie Robinson original photograph. Sepia tone 8"x10" matted and framed image of Jackie Robinson signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the Montreal Royals. Crisp original image pictures Robinson signing with several onlookers incl. Branch Rickey, Jr. The photo retains excellent original clarity and contrast with some typical surface cracking: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$250.00
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1007 |
Roberto Clemente photograph c.1960s. Fine quality 8"x10" black and white photo pictures Clemente wearing a U.S. Army helmet and holding a rifle. Clarity and contrast are flawless: NM-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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1008 |
"The Cardinals and Mister Hornsby" baseball sheet music c.1926. Original sheet music issued in commemoration of the Cardinals features a large team photograph on the front cover: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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1009 |
St. Louis Cardinals team auto. baseball with Babe Ruth c.1940s. Lightly toned Goldsmith "Official 97 League" baseball signed by (25) St. Louis Cardinals incl. Stan Musial. The sweet spot of the baseball has also been signed by Babe Ruth in blue fountain pen, remaining very strong rating 8/9 out of 10. Cardinals sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Fine condition exemplar with Ruth signature displaying prominently across the sweet spot. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and its original box: EX/MT-NM |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$4,500.00
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1010 |
Rare Jim Bottomley professional model baseball bat c. 1933. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 36.4oz. The bat shows very strong use incl. ball marks, cleats marks, and rack marks. The handle had a minor crack which has been professionally restored. Trademark and signature stampings remain very bold including its "Powerized and Oil Tempered" stamping which dates specifically to 1933. Discovered in a Cincinnati area estate, the bat was given to the original owner by Bottomley himself during a game at Crosley Field. The specific date stamping corresponds to the three year time period (1933-1935) in which Bottomley played for the Cin. Reds. Bottomley was one of the finest batsman of the 1920s-30s, compiling a lifetime .310 batting average with over 2,300 hits. First example that we have handled: EX |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$4,500.00
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1011 |
Lou Gehrig professional quality baseball bat c. 1925-31. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 37.8oz. The bat exhibits tremendous use incl. barrel wear, repaired handle crack, cleat marks, ball marks, and an area of deadwood to the back of the barrel. The bat also exhibits evidence of having been conditioned by using a bone to harden the surface, which Gehrig was noted to have done in the period. The barrel end has a small indentation where the lathe joint was connected and the knob end is stamped 36". According to family history, the bat was originally obtained by Mr. John Kotes, who lived in the Tarrytown, NY area. Mr. Kotes was an avid Yankees fan and regularly attended games at Yankee Stadium. During one game played at Yankee Stadium, Mr. Kotes received the bat directly from the dugout after Gehrig had broken the bat during the game. The presence of the 36" stamping on the knob end is typically an indication of a store model bat, albeit one of professional quality when marked as a 125 model. It has also been documented that these 125 model bats with length stampings on the knob end were in fact used in games by Major League players. Based on the bat specifications, usage characteristics, and direct provenance, we feel it is likely that Lou Gehrig did in fact use the offered bat. Includes a detailed letter of provenance from the Kotes family: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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1012 |
Lou Gehrig 1941 Memorial ticket stub. Memorial ticket stub issued for a game played at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1941 pictures a bust image of Gehrig in Yankee uniform on the front. The ticket exhibits some very minor creasing: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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1013 |
Lou Gehrig presentational wristwatch c.1920s. Fine quality Elgin young ladies wristwatch has a silver-on-blue enamelwork geometric design on the front. Inscribed on the back, "From Lou Gehrig To Friend Le Morn Pipgras". The watch was given to Ms. Pipgras, daughter of Yankees teammate George Pipgras, during the late 1920s. During a game in Chicago, a local jeweler had a sign in the outfield as part of a contest; any player who hit a home run at the sign, or over the sign, would receive a watch from the jeweler. Gehrig hit two home runs and received two watches. The other watch was given to Earle Combs' son. Gehrig was quite fond of the young Pipgras and sent her a box of chocolates every year on her birthday. Includes a charming vintage 3"x5" photograph picturing Ms. Pipgras wearing the offered watch as well as a letter of provenance from Ms. Pipgras: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,100.00
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1014 |
**NOTE: THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN*** The Lou Gehrig baseball, which had been catalogued as lot 1014, has been withdrawn and will instead be offered at our July 2007 MLB All-Star Live Auction event. The ball DOES NOT in fact have any removed signatures as originally listed, but rather is an exceptional single signed Lou Gehrig baseball with no removals. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
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1015 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball. Lt. toned NL baseball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig on a side panel with uncommon "script" lettering on the NL stampings. Signatures range from 3-4 out of 10 with desirable (and rare) signature positioning on the same panel. Ball itself has a few scuffs and some typical age wear. Dated 4/10/29 in period ink on the sweet spot. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,275.00
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1016 |
Miller Huggins large format photographic display piece c.1920s. Period photographic image of Huggins leaning against rail in Yankee garb measures 24"x36" framed. The image once hung in Yankee Stadium and has period gray artist's ink bordering the portrait: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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1017 |
Babe Ruth and Cy Williams large format display piece c.1922. Huge 24"x36" newspaper rotogravure section pictures the two home run hitters in batting poses. The piece was issued as coverage of the home run race between the two players in 1922: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$175.00
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1018 |
1935 Lou Gehrig "I Can't Get To First Base With You" sheet music. High grade example of this tough sheet music pictures Lou Gehrig in Yankees uniform on the front cover: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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1019 |
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig auto. baseball c.1927. Wilson "Boys League" model baseball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Ruth signature is positioned on the sweet spot and rates 8 out of 10. Gehrig signed below Ruth on the adjacent side panel rating 7 out of 10 with some light abrasions to the "ehr". The ball was obtained in person at a barnstorming game played on Oct. 14, 1927 between the Celina and Lima teams (see program in Lot 1020). The ball itself had been mounted on a canvas lined pedestal and has some resulting adhesive residue and surface losses to the opposite sweet spot. The ball also has a few small holes from worm damage. Under magnification, it appears that both signatures had been enhanced to some degree in the period. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: Range GD-VG/EX, Signatures: Range EX-NM (with note to enhancement) |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$1,900.00
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1020 |
Rare Oct. 14, 1927 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig barnstorming game program. Obscure foldout program issued for a barnstorming game played between the Lima and Celina baseball teams with Ruth and Gehrig. Interior features two images of Ruth and Gehrig along with their names in the printed lineups. The front and back covers have a few minor surface abrasions at the corners from adhesion: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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1021 |
"Babe Ruth" inlaid wooden trinket box c.1920s-30s. Unusual lidded mahogany box with marquetry inlaid dTcor has "Babe Ruth" stenciled in period gilt lettering on the top of the lid. Interior contains a hand turned "egg cup" style pedestal, which is affixed to the base. The exact origin of the box is unknown but was acquired along with numerous other period Ruth related items many years ago by an advanced hobbyist whose collection is featured within this auction. Very fine period antiquity which beautifully displays a single baseball shaped object on the interior: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$200.00
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1022 |
Babe Ruth advertising display piece c.1920s. Color tinted folio page from a tailor's display album pictures Babe Ruth advertising "Royal" brand suits. Cardboard stock measures 16"x21" with some moderate age toning to the left margin and some surface abrasions on the reverse: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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1023 |
1921 Babe Ruth photographic display piece. Large format 13"x15" matted and framed sepia tone photographic display pictures Ruth selecting a bat. Produced by the Elliot News Service, photo retains its original printed byline detailing Ruth's quest to beat his 1920 mark of 54 home runs: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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1024 |
"Big Hit Babe Ruth" baseball candy wrapper c.1920s-30s. Rare vintage unused candy wrapper endorsed by Babe Ruth measures 7"x7 1/2" as manufactured by the Universal Candy Co. Clean overall with a few very minor edge chips. First example that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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1025 |
Babe Ruth Quaker Oats Puffed Wheat advertising display sign c.1930s. Colorful cardboard display sign measuring 19"x27" matted and framed pictures Babe Ruth advertising his contest on behalf of the Quaker cereal company. The sign has some losses to the top corners and a chip at the bottom edge, some of which have been matted. Colors remain very fine with some toning and a tear at the top center area: VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$375.00
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1026 |
Scarce 1921 Pathe Freres Phonograph Co. Babe Ruth premium card and related items. One of the rarest and most sought after Ruth premiums, issued by the Pathe Freres Co., measures 7"x9" picturing Ruth in Yankees uniform on the front with a green tinting. Reverse features a chart of Ruth's 1920 home runs along with an advertisement for Pathe Freres and the stamp of the retailer. Condition is outstanding with very little age wear: NM. The lot also includes the original "1921 Babe Ruth Home Run Story" record album by Pathes Freres and a matted and framed advertisement for the record from the Saturday Evening Post: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,400.00
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1027 |
Babe Ruth premium jacket c.1930s. Red satin jacket retains its original "Babe Ruth Champions" decorative patch on the front. Originally issued as one of the premium reward prizes during the Babe Ruth Quaker Oats contest of the mid-1930s: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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1028 |
Babe Ruth art calendar. Rare oversized calendar features a color lithograph of Ruth in Yankees uniform with the stadium in the background. Printed after the original painting by David Swasey. Overall size is 22"x46" retaining all of its original monthly calendar pages. The piece exhibits moderate wear incl. some light creasing and typical edge wear. Very impressive display piece is the first example that we have handled: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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1029 |
Babe Ruth endorsed wiffle ball and bat set c.1960s. Plastic wiffle ball bat and two ball set retains its original cardboard packaging with image of Babe Ruth. The cardboard has a few splits and some general creasing: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$130.00
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1030 |
Babe Ruth stained glass window display piece. Modern era stained glass window, with leaded panes and an inset baseball featuring a replica Babe Ruth signature, was constructed to simulate a broken window. "714" numbers are etched into the window, denoting Ruth's home run total. 25"x35" framed: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$25.00
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1031 |
Vintage Babe Ruth League baseball stadium banner c.1950s. Oversized 55" tall by 85" long cotton banner with decorative Babe Ruth League emblem pictures an image of Ruth batting within a baseball shaped graphic. Red, white, and blue color scheme makes for a beautiful period display piece. Retains its original Annin Co. label on the left edge. Overall condition is excellent with a few areas of light to moderate staining which could likely be cleaned if so desired: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,300.00
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1032 |
Vintage Argus camera signed by Casey Stengel. Period camera remains in its original leather case, which had been signed by Stengel during the 1960 World Series. Signed, "Casey Stengel 10/5/1960" in blue ink rating 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$100.00
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1033 |
1939 Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators auto. baseball. Harridge AL ball dated August 20, 1939 was signed at a doubleheader played at Washington by (10) players including Foxx, Grove, Williams, Altrock, and Cronin. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. The ball itself exhibits game use with some lt. soiling. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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1034 |
Lot of (2) Chicago White Sox team auto. baseballs to include: 1941 White Sox, cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (23) players incl. Lyons, Dykes, Appling, and Case. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10: Range VG/EX-NM and 1945 White Sox, cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (22) players incl. Haas, Dykes, Dietrich, and Miller. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10: Range EX-NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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1035 |
1941 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (19) members of the NL Champion Dodgers incl. Durocher, Reese, Casey, and Owen. Sigs range from 5-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$275.00
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1036 |
Celebrity and baseball notables auto. baseball c.1940s. Toned Frick NL ball signed by an eclectic mixture of baseball figures and celebrities including Connie Mack, Bill (Bojangles) Robinson, Ritz Bros. (comedians), Buddy Rogers (actor), Leo Durocher, Zach Wheat, Dan Topping, and Dixie Walker. Total of (18) sigs ranging from 7-10 out of 10. Interesting combination baseball with several desirable autographs of the period. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signatures: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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1037 |
1940 New York Yankees and Washington Senators auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball dated April 27, 1940 from a game between the Yankees and Senators signed by (22) players. Signatures include DiMaggio, Dickey, Gomez, Case, Ruffing, Rolfe, and Leonard. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$300.00
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1038 |
Vintage Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball c.1940s. Lt. toned and game used Harridge AL ball signed on the sweet spot by DiMaggio in black ink. Desirable early playing career signature style rates 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG-EX, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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1039 |
Fine 1942 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (31) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, McCarthy, Dickey, Rizzuto, Ruffing, Gomez, Combs, Keller, and Rolfe. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Yankees team signed baseballs of this era with no clubhouse signatures in high condition grade are exceedingly rare. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$8,000.00
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1040 |
1942 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (22) players incl. Cronin, Williams, Pesky, and Fox. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$275.00
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1041 |
1942 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (20) players incl. Cronin, Williams, Pesky, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, and Fox. Sigs range from 6-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX |
($500.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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1042 |
1942 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the AL Champion Yankees incl. DiMaggio, Ruffing, Rizzuto, Gomez, Dickey, Combs, and Rolfe. Sigs range from 5-9 out of 10. Desirable Yankees AL Championship team ball with no clubhouse signatures. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG/EX-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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1043 |
1942 Washington Senators team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (24) players incl. Case, Wynn, Harris, Newsom, and Vernon. The ball is also signed by Joe DiMaggio. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$350.00
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1044 |
Lot of (6) misc. vintage auto. baseballs to include: 1940s era Frick NL ball with (10) sigs incl. P.Martin, Mize, and Vandermeer; John Humphries single signed ball; Jim Leon single signed ball dated 1957; Game used Harridge AL ball dated 1934 between Detroit and Washington with (6) sigs incl. Cochrane; misc. Yankees signed ball incl. Dickey and Rizzuto; and Phil Silvers single signed ball. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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1045 |
1943 New York Yankees team auto. baseball. Off white Harridge AL ball signed by (29) members of the World Champion Yankees incl. Dickey, McCarthy, Combs, Stirnweiss, Keller, and Crosetti. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Very tough 1940s era World Championship team ball in fine overall condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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1046 |
Vintage Joe DiMaggio single signed baseball c.1940s. Lt. toned and game used Harridge AL ball signed on the sweet spot by DiMaggio in black ink. Desirable early playing career signature style rates 7 out of 10. The ball exhibits evident use incl. some surface abrasions. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signature: EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$550.00
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1047 |
Superb Hall of Famer auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Spalding "Official League" baseball signed by Mel Ott, Rabbit Maranville, Rogers Hornsby, Clark Griffith, Will Harridge, Joe Cronin, and Larry Gilbert. Signatures range from 9-10 out of 10. Condition and signature quality are virtually unimprovable. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,300.00
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1048 |
Lot of (2) 1944 Boston Red Sox partial team auto. baseballs. Lot of (2) toned Harridge AL baseballs each signed by (15) and (16) players respectively incl. Cronin, Tabor, Lake, and Mewsome. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signatures: Range EX-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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1049 |
Fine 1946 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Lt. cream Harridge AL ball signed by (25) members of the AL Champion Red Sox incl. Williams, Cronin, D.DiMaggio, York, Pesky, and Wagner. Doerr is clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Very tough AL Championship team ball in high condition grade. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$700.00
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1050 |
1946 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (27) members of the AL Champion Red Sox incl. Williams, Doerr, D.DiMaggio, Cronin, and York. Sigs range from 7-9 out of 10. Very tough AL Championship team ball in high condition grade. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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1051 |
1947 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (19) players incl. Williams, D.DiMaggio, Doerr, Pesky, and York. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$450.00
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1052 |
1948 Boston Red Sox partial team auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (15) players incl. Williams, Doerr, Combs, and Pesky. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$350.00
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1053 |
1948 Boston Red Sox partial team auto. baseball. Cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (15) players incl. Williams, Doerr, Pesky, and Combs. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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1054 |
1950 HOF'er/NY Yankees auto. baseball. Lt. toned Harridge AL ball signed by (20) players and officials incl. Mack, C.Griffith, Cronin, Greenberg, Mize, M.Allen, Berra, and J.DiMaggio. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$550.00
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1055 |
Lot of (2) vintage auto. baseballs to include: 1952 World Series ball signed by (15) players incl. D.Walker, E.Stanky, R.Rolfe, and J.Cronin. Giles NL ball is inscribed in period ink, "1952 World Series" on a side panel. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM and D&M "Regulation League" ball signed by (7) baseball figures incl. Schacht, H.Stoneham, W.Harridge, and comedian Joe E. Brown. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: NM. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$150.00
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1056 |
Exceptional 1953 World Series auto. baseball. Lt. cream color Harridge AL ball signed by (13) attendees of the 1953 World Series incl. baseball figures and celebrities. Signatures include Cy Young, Clark Griffith, Sugar Ray Robinson, Fred Haney, Gene Tunney, and noted singer and comedienne Sophie Tucker. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10 remaining in outstanding original condition. Interesting assemblage of significant individuals in nearly pristine condition. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,900.00
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1057 |
1956 Boston Red Sox team auto. baseball. Off white Spalding "Official" ball signed by (22) players incl. Williams, Vernon, Piersall, Jensen, and Higgins. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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1058 |
1960 World Series auto. baseball. Off white Giles NL ball signed by (11) attendees of Game #1 of the 1960 World Series. Signatures incl. T.Williams, E.Howard, W.Harridge, B.Veeck, and C.Stengel. Sigs range from 9-10 out of 10. The sweet spot is inscribed, "1960 World Series Pittsburgh vs. Yankees 1st Game Pirates 6 Yankees 4". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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1059 |
1962 World Series Game #4 First Pitch auto. baseball. Off white Cronin AL ball inscribed as having been the first ceremonial ball pitched to open the game. Signed by (5) baseball figures incl. W.Harridge, J.Cronin, T.Shor, B.Feller, and G.Conley. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Interesting historical baseball in outstanding condition grade. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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1060 |
Joe Cronin single signed baseball. Toned ?? ball signed by Cronin on the sweet spot rating 6 out of 10. Side panel is personalized "To ???". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Ball: VG, Signature: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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1061 |
Rare Elston Howard single signed baseball c.1961. Near white baseball with "Cincinnati Reds NL 1961 Champs" stampings on the sweet spot is signed in red ink on a side panel by Howard. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$1,000.00
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1061a |
Vintage Mickey Mantle and Fred Haney auto. baseball c.1950s-60s. Near white Giles NL ball signed by Mantle on the sweet spot and Haney on a side panel. Sigs rate 9/10 out of 10 each. Very strong condition example with a superb vintage Mantle signature. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$850.00
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1062 |
Vintage Coca Cola stadium vending tray c.1930s. Painted tin handled tray with trademark "Drink Coca Cola" cursive lettering on both end panels. Retains its original bottle opener with Coke emblem and its interior sectional dividers. The exterior paint has been refurbished at some point: EX. The lot also includes a 10"x14" cardboard replica advertisement picturing a similar tray being used by a vendor at a ballgame along with a 4" diameter vintage Coca Cola baseball decorative jacket patch c.1930s-40s: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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1063 |
Coca Cola advertising display sign c.1950s. Large 36" diameter painted metal sign with raised Coca Cola logo in the center. Retains its original surface with some typical moderate wear incl. a few paint chips: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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1064 |
Coca Cola advertising waste can c.1960s. Painted metal cylindrical can with an applied Coca Cola decal on the front. The decal has some wear incl. chipping. 27" tall: VG |
($150.00-$250.00)
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$200.00
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1065 |
Coin operated trading card vending machine c.1950s-60s. Painted metal cased machine measuring 14" wide by 20" tall has a cardboard insert on the front advertising trading cards for five cents. The cardboard display has three 1950s Bowman baseball cards affixed to the front with some abrasions and surface staining to a few areas surrounding the cards. The lock is present, but it appears a piece of the original key has broken inside the lock: VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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1066 |
Coin operated trading card vending machine c.1950s-60s. Painted cast metal vending machine features two 1963 Topps baseball cards in the display window including a Willie Stargell rookie and Roberto Clemente (each have a hole punched at the top). Overall condition is very fine with light age wear. Missing key: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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1067 |
Exhibit Card vending machine c.1940-50s. Large standing two piece cabinet style vending machine made by the Esco Co. Top section features a hinged door arrangement with inset cardboard marquis panels listing baseball Exhibit Card All-Time Greats incl. (4) Babe Ruth and (1) Lou Gehrig. Electrified side columns illuminate in red. Wooden cabinet has a vintage brown paint over the original green paint with a clown decal on the front. Missing its original lock and key. 22" wide by 74" tall: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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1068 |
***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Veteran's Stadium sign. Large 44"x52" painted metal sign from Philadelphia's Veteran's Stadium in the shape of a Liberty Bell denotes a parking section: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$500.00
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1069 |
Basketball coin operated game c.1940s. Wooden cased tabletop game features colorful painted interior backboard and original reverse painted glass front. 24" tall with some general wear to the case incl. paint chipping and some minor wood damage. Missing the wooden backboard behind the game: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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1070 |
Baseball coin operated game c.1940s. Wooden cased tabletop game with colorful painted baseball graphic on the interior backboard. 22" tall with some general age wear to the exterior case. Missing the key: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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1071 |
"Basketball Champ" coin operated arcade game c.1940s. Full size wooden cased arcade game by Chicago Coin Co. features a basketball court on the interior with painted cast iron players. The body panels of the game retain their original basketball decorative graphics. Size is 46" long by 77" tall by 25" wide. Overall condition is fairly good with some moisture damage to the top of the backboard (not visible from the floor) and some light damage to the veneer on the side of the case. The game is in working condition but does need some tuning: VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$4,000.00
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1072 |
"Ten Strike" bowling coin operated arcade game c.1940s. Full size wooden cased arcade game by Evans Co. features a bowling lane with painted cast iron bowler. Reverse painted glass backboard has some flaking to the paint. The wooden body of the game has some bowling graphics on the side panels which have some fairly heavy damage to the veneer likely from moisture exposure. Missing one plunger knob at the front. Overall size is 21" wide by 55" tall by 67" long. Remains in generally working condition but does need some tuning and rewiring: GD-VG |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$3,800.00
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