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Items For The Auction of February 23rd & 24th, 2007
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501 |
Lot of (5) vintage Babe Ruth related books c.1920s-40s. Includes 1929 "Smitty at the Ball Game" caricature book (superb example with very rare dust jacket): EX-MT, 1931 "Babe Ruth How to Play Baseball": VG-EX; 1928 "Babe Ruth's Own Book of Baseball": VG-EX; 1930 "Babe Ruth The Idol of the American Boy": GD-VG; and 1948 "The Babe Ruth Story" soft cover: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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502 |
Lot of (2) vintage Babe Ruth premium items c.1930s to include: Babe Ruth souvenir hat with a small Babe Ruth patch on the front: VG-EX and 1935 "Babe Ruth's Big Book of Baseball" soft cover book: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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503 |
Babe Ruth souvenir clock. Modern era casting of this classic Ruth collectible features a bust statue of Ruth at the center flanked by two baseball shaped finials each engraved with a different Ruth statistic. The clock is an exacting replica of the 1930s version and appears to date to the last twenty years. 13" long: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$400.00
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504 |
Rare 1911 Chic. White Sox Spring Training souvenir program. Early bound program issued for the White Sox annual trip to Mineral Wells, Texas includes photographs, team information, and itineraries. Front cover has some light general soiling: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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504a |
1895 Charles Comiskey presentational cane. Ebonized wooden cane has an ornate gold handle with repousse decor, which is inscribed on the side panel, "Presented by St. P. F.D. 1895" which is an abbreviation for St. Paul Fire Department. Intaglio engraved "CC" initials for Comiskey are found on the end panel of the cane handle. Comiskey relocated to St. Paul, MN after purchasing the St. Paul Saints baseball team. The cane itself remains in fine overall condition with minimal wear to the gold handle. The very bottom of the cane is missing its protective metal sheath. 34" tall. Canes were among the most highly regarded presentational items of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the offered example relating to one of the most prominent names in baseball history. Includes letter of provenance from the family and a custom made shadow box display case: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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505 |
Superb Charles Comiskey large format photograph c.1920s. Offered is one of the finest original images of Chicago White Sox magnate Charles Comiskey, who is pictured seated at a desk in a tweed suit. Sepia tone photograph measures 9"x11" exhibiting breathtaking original clarity and contrast with fine depth to the image. Marked on the back with very early Burke & Atwell, Chicago photographer's stamp. The front has two light corner creases. Includes letter of provenance from the family: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$300.00
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506 |
1927 Charles Comiskey auto. Real Estate Indenture. Typewritten two page indenture regarding a parcel of real estate given to Josephine Comiskey by Charles Comiskey. Signed in jet black fountain pen by Comiskey at the bottom of the first page rating 10 out of 10. Second page is signed by White Sox secretary Harry Grabiner as a witness and stamped by a notary public. The Comiskey signature is the finest example that we have ever offered. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: NM-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$70.00
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507 |
Lot of Charles Comiskey related materials to include: 1909 real photo postcard picturing Comiskey on the front and addressed to him on the reverse: EX; 1907 photograph of Comiskey in a suit, 3 1/2"x5 1/2": VG-EX; Charles Comiskey Christmas card (unsigned): EX-MT; and a matted and framed publication photo picturing the St. Louis Browns with manager Comiskey (5"x7" matted and framed): VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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508 |
1929 Charles Comiskey auto. letter. Typewritten letter on ornate embossed Chicago White Sox stationary as sent to Mrs. Joe Comiskey in thanks for a birthday gift. The letter is very boldly signed by Comiskey in blue fountain pen. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The letter itself has light original fold lines and retains its original envelope with an embossed White Sox logo. Very fine Comiskey signed letter from a primary source. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,000.00
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509 |
Cache of vintage materials with relation to Charles Comiskey c.1900-1910. Lot of various paper materials, the majority of which are vintage postcards and newspaper photos/clippings. Irish themes or various typical travel related views dominate the subject matter for most of the postcards. The lot does include several real photo postcards picturing Comiskey's summer residence at Eagle River, WI. Most of the postcards are addressed to either Joe or Ed Comiskey. The lot also includes several J. Louis Comiskey auto. typed letters and a real photo postcard picturing several members of the Comiskey family: Range GD-NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$35.00
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510 |
1927 Charles Comiskey handwritten letter. General salutary letter handwritten in pencil on unlined stationary as sent to Joe Comiskey. Signed at the bottom, "I am Sincerely Yours Truly, C.A.C." Interesting notation written by Comiskey is at the bottom, "Excuse Pencil". Includes its original envelope, which is hand addressed by Charles Comiskey in blue fountain pen constituting a last name autograph. Handwritten Comiskey materials are exceedingly rare. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication and letter of provenance from the family: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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511 |
1919 "Commy" book. Hard cover book from the Comiskey family collection of Leander Hughes is missing its dust cover and exhibits general usage wear: VG |
($150.00-$250.00)
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$125.00
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512 |
1915 Trans Continental Tour program. Printed souvenir program issued for the All-Star Tour featuring players from the NL and AL. Program remains unscored with printed lineups incl. Carey, Evers, Daubert, and McCarthy. The spine has some tape reinforcement and the back cover is loose: VG |
($400.00-$600.00)
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513 |
Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker decorative composition notebook c.1913. Color lithographic children's notebook picturing Ty Cobb on the front cover and Tris Speaker on the reverse. Covers have separated from the spine and interior pages have period writing from the original owner: GD-VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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514 |
Lot of (2) vintage baseball books to include: 1911 "America's National Game" by Spalding: EX-MT and 1911 "The Big Book of Baseball" by Collier's. Due to factory error, the interior is missing pages 33-48 with pages 17-32 repeating: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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515 |
1902 "Base Ball" by Seymour Church as presented to Willie Keeler. One of the finest baseball related volumes ever published containing various large format player and team engravings including several very fine color plates. Leather bound textured cover remains very clean with impressed gilt titling. Interior cover page is inscribed, "To W.H. Keeler Compliments of Seymour P. Church, S.F. CA, Dec. 27/02". Overall condition is very fine with only some very minor wear to a few of the interior pages: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,100.00
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516 |
Lot of (2) early baseball publications to include: 1916 "Baseball Boiled Down" as issued by the Pitt. Post: EX-MT and 1909-10 "The Gazette Times Baseball Dope Book": EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$350.00
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517 |
1884 "Sports and Pastimes of American Boys" book. Colorful hard cover volume with information and illustratives regarding various Victorian sports. Both front and back covers feature color lithographic sports illustrations incl. baseball. The spine is intact but loose with some separation to its paper cover: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$125.00
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518 |
Lot of (3) early books with relation to baseball to include: 1881 "Boys Own Book", 1867 "Manual of Physical Exercises" by Wood, and 1887 "The Tribune Book of Open Air Sports" by Hall: Range GD/VG-VG/EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$20.00
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519 |
Lot of (4) early books with relation to baseball to include: 1896 "Our Base Ball Club" by Brooks, "Sports and Pastimes of American Boys" (missing title page and a few blank pages in the front), 1896 "The Boys Book of Sports" by Thompson, and 1890 "Out Door Sports for Boys" by Jones: Range GD/VG-VG/EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$250.00
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520 |
"FC" baseball tintype c.1870s. 1/6 plate tintype measuring 2 1/2"x3 1/2" pictures a well uniformed player in a bib front style jersey with "FC" lettering. Although not definitive, it is very possible that the offered image depicts a Forest Citys player from either the Cleveland or Rockford teams: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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521 |
Lot of (4) vintage baseball decorated fans c.1890-1920. Includes "Find the Umpire" scalloped edge fan (missing wooden handle); Glove shaped fan with sliding player scene; Color lithographic baseball scene with scoring area; and a color lithographic game scene with dual scoring areas: Range VG-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$300.00
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522 |
1907 Detroit Tigers team photograph. Printed photographic image of the Champion Tigers incl. Cobb, Crawford, Donovan, and Jennings. 10"x12" blank backed with a corner crease at the lower left and some lt. surface wear: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$550.00
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523 |
1939 Baseball Centennial calendar. Large 20"x27" framed color calendar picturing the 1839 Elysian Fields game at the center with individual portraits of baseball greats around the perimeter. Players include Mack, Wagner, Young, Mathewson, Ruth, and Lajoie. The calendar remains very clean in unused condition with all (12) month pages intact. There is a bit of light toning to the top left corner area and two small edge tears: EX-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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524 |
Lot of (3) items from the personal collection of Elmer Flick to include: 1914 Golf trophy. Handled silverplated loving cup stands 7" tall and is inscribed on the front as having been won by Flick: VG-EX; Elmer Flick's 1900 Marriage Certificate: EX; and Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame plaque as presented in 1987 in honor of Flick. 12"x15" picturing Flick on the front: NM. Includes (2) letters of provenance from the Flick family. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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525 |
"One to Tie, Two to Win" color lithographic calendar of dogs playing baseball c.1911. Oversized 17"x19" cardboard calendar features 11"x14" color lithographic image after the original painting by C.M. Coolidge. Very clean example retains brilliant original color and all of its unused monthly calendar pages: EX/MT-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$35.00
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526 |
"The American National Game of Baseball" color lithographic print c.1910. Handsome color tinted engraving after the classic 1865 Currier & Ives print depicting the Grand Match at the Elysian Fields in Hoboken, NJ. Measures 20"x25" marked "Engraved in Aquatint" and "Copyright Sidney Z. Lucas". Very attractive display piece relating to the formative days of American baseball: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$35.00
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527 |
"NYM" baseball player portrait c.1900-10. Large 18" tall oval portrait of a uniformed baseball player with hand tinted detail. The image has some horizontal creasing and is matted and framed: VG |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$40.00
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528 |
"Albright" baseball team cabinet photograph c.1910. Large format mounted image picturing the team in full uniform posed in an outdoor setting. 11"x14" in its original oak frame: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$225.00
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529 |
1907 "Crescents" baseball team cabinet photograph. Studio pose picturing a uniformed team seated and standing with early equipment. 10"x13" matted and framed: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$200.00
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530 |
Rare 1876 Chicago BBC figural oil lamp. Original cast metal lamp featuring a Chicago player in full bib front baseball uniform. The player is posed atop a black metal plinth with gilt decorated pedestal base. The lamp retains its original etched glass oil vessel. Condition is outstanding retaining the vast majority of its original gilt paint. 13" tall. One of the finest exemplars of this fine 19th century display piece that we have handled: EX/MT-NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,300.00
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531 |
1887 Thomas Burns presentational locket from the Chicago White Stockings. Striking gold medallion locket as presented to third baseman Thomas Burns from the Chicago White Stockings. The front of the locket features an inset coin shaped field with embossed gold player figural and a single pearl. "Chicago Base Ball Club 1887" is inlaid around the perimeter of the medallion. The reverse is inscribed, "Presented to Our Popular 3rd Base Man Thos. E. Burns By His Chicago Friends, Chicago Oct. 28th, 87". The hinged front opens to reveal a hollow locket area which most likely once held a photograph. 1 3/4" tall. Ornate 19th century professional baseball award piece of notable rarity: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,100.00
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532 |
Baseball player tintype c.1870s-80s. 1/6 plate tintype of a player posed in an early bib front uniform. 3"x4" with a period Union style casing: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$400.00
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533 |
Lot of (2) 19th century Phila. Athletics related items to include: Phila. Athletics grand stand ticket c.1880s-90s. 2"x4" paper stock ticket pictures a baseball game scene in the background. Top edge has some chipping and the bottom edge has a few minor tears: GD-VG and Phila. Athletics vs. Yale Univ. baseball scorecard c.1880s. Foldout scorecard features printed lineups incl. Stovey, Milligan, Birchall, and Houck. Neatly scored in pencil: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$450.00
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534 |
1889 Indianapolis vs. Cleveland baseball scorecard. Foldout scorecard features printed line ups incl. Glasscock, Andrews, McAleer, and HOF'er Amos Rusie in his only season with Indianapolis. Interior is scored neatly in pencil. Front and back covers have some vintage pencil notations: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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535 |
Baseball decorated occupational shaving mug c.1880-1900. Beautiful hand painted porcelain handled mug depicts an early batter against a full stadium scene backdrop. "Otto Taylor" written in gilt lettering above the decoration remains in superb original condition. Marked "CFH/GDM" on the bottom. Exceptional baseball decorative mug remaining in outstanding original condition: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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536 |
Baseball decorated handled cup c.1880-1900. Victorian silverplated cup stands 6" tall with ornate open work handles and rim decoration. The front of the cup features a detailed engraving of a full 19th century baseball scene with pitcher, catcher, batter, and fielder. Condition remains clean with light surface wear and original patina. Stamped Wm. Rogers & Co. on the base: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$375.00
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537 |
Baseball decorated trophy c.1890-1910. Highly ornate silverplated figural trophy featuring an incised baseball game scene on the body. Overall height is 13" tall with two mythic figures holding laurel wreaths at the bottom and floral decoration along the rim of the body. Stamped by Reed & Barton on the base: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,000.00
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538 |
Baseball decorated trophy c.1890-1910. Lidded chalice style figural trophy with crossed baseball bat columnar design features an incised batter on the body of the cup. Victorian intaglio dTcor surrounds the batter engraving. Marked Meriden Silver Co. on the base. A small chip on the finial possibly indicates that a figure was once attached: EX-MTá |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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539 |
Heubach German bisque porcelain baseball figurine c.1880s. Large pitcher figurine stands 12" tall with hand painted blue pinstriped uniform. Very clean example remains in all original condition with only some very minor paint touch up to a small area under the hat. German manufacturer stampings "Gesetzlich-Geschuetzt" appear under the base: NM |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,300.00
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540 |
Heubach German bisque porcelain baseball figurine c.1880s. Batter figurine stands 9" tall with hand painted red pinstriped uniform. Very clean example remains in all original condition with only a few minor flakes to the bottom edge of the base. German manufacturer stampings "Gesetzlich-Geschuetzt" appear under the base. Missing its original bat: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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541 |
Heubach German bisque porcelain baseball figurine c.1880s. Batter figurine stands 9" tall with hand painted uncommon lavender color uniform. Very clean example remains in all original condition with a small age fissure (from the original firing) at the back of the left ankle area. German manufacturer stampings "Gesetzlich-Geschuetzt" appear under the base. The bat has been replaced: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$600.00
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542 |
Baseball decorated flask c.1880-1900. Bulbous form silverplated flask measuring 6" tall has an incised baseball player decoration on the front panel surrounded by floral garniture. Stamped Derby Silver Co. on the base; retains its original screw top lid. The base area retains its original detachable drinking cup receptacle: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$500.00
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543 |
Unique baseball figural letter opener c.1911. Early celluloid figural letter opener with an intricately decorated handle depicting a baseball player. The player is in full uniform with "Sox" lettering down the front likely dating the piece to the 1911 era as the Chicago White Sox wore a similar uniform style. The top retains its original celluloid ball shaped finial which is affixed to its original pencil bottom. Overall condition is remarkable given its original fragility with no cracking. First example of its type that we have encountered: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,800.00
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544 |
Pair of baseball figurines c.1910-20. Hand painted composite figurines appear to be of German origin and stand 5" tall on period wooden bases. Pitcher and batter each retain their original paint with minor wear and have several repairs to breaks incl. neck and ankle areas: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$325.00
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545 |
Kate Greenaway figural baseball napkin ring c.1890. Silverplated figural of the English derived boy caricature created by Kate Greenaway with bat and ball. Interestingly has been engraved on the top, "A.Jenne Presented by Fulford Base Ball Club". Retains orig. finish and patina, 3ö tall: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$700.00
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546 |
Harvard baseball porcelain mug c.1905. Football shaped handled stein featuring a hand painted image of a Harvard baseball pitcher on the front. 5" tall: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$200.00
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547 |
Los Angeles baseball team photographic silk c.1910. Vintage team photographic display piece picturing the Los Angeles baseball team of the Pacific Coast League posed in uniform. The players are identified under the image incl. Criger, Murphy, Waring, and Deakins. Marked "Los Angeles, Dingman Studio". 9"x12" with some age toning and edge wear, and some tape to the seams on the reverse: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$900.00
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548 |
Figural baseball trophy c.1903. Highly ornate silverplated figural trophy features a 19th century style batsman flanked by arched supports holding a cup. The cup is inscribed, "Trophy Cup Encarita * Symposia Base Ball Clubs Best Three Out of Five Games Won By Encarita Base Ball Club". Painted wooden base has an applied silverplated placard with intaglio decor inscribed, "Feb 15, 22 Mar. 1, 1903". The wooden base has some age cracking and the trophy itself exhibits only minor surface wear. Based on the quality of the workmanship we believe it to have been made by the Pairpoint Co. in New York. 13" tall: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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549 |
Billy Sunday figural baseball statue c.1910. Cast bronze figural of baseball player and evangelist Billy Sunday winding up to pitch a baseball. "Billy Sunday Driving it Home" lettering is visible on the bottom panel. 9" tall in its original surface: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$475.00
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550 |
Baseball figural candy container c.1910-20. Very fine candy container in the shape of a period baseball player, which is depicted in full flannel uniform with a striped pillbox hat and miniature leather belt. The head is made of hand painted bisque porcelain with intricate detail. The condition is very strong overall with one repaired chip to the toe area of the right foot and the original bat is missing. The body has also been adhered together at the center where the candy receptacle is located. 9" tall: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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551 |
Football figural candy container c.1910-20. Very fine candy container in the shape of a period football player, which is depicted in full uniform with a dog eared style helmet, quilted pants, and miniature leather belt. The head is made of hand painted bisque porcelain with intricate detail. The arm joints are loose and there have been a few small repairs to the toe areas of the shoes. The body has also been adhered together at the neck where the candy receptacle is located. 9" tall: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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552 |
Baseball figural statue c.1916. Rare chalkware statue of a comical baseball player in a pitching pose stands 11" tall on a circular base. "Harold Janvrin" is impressed on the side of the base. Stamped on the bottom "Copyrighted 1916 by Donegurran". The figure has some surface wear and a few repaired cracks at the ankles, but retains a fine period surface overall: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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553 |
Pair of baseball figural bookends c.1910-15. Vintage cast metal figural bookends depicting a baseball player with bat and ball seated next to an oversized baseball. Both pieces measure 6 1/2" tall retaining the majority of their original gilt paint: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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554 |
Baseball figural statue c.1920s. Cast metal batter statue in a bronze wash stands 8" tall on a mottled white marble base. Period "Germany" hand painted label appears on the bottom of the base: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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555 |
"Home Run" baseball decorative candy box c.1910-15. Oversized 15" long lidded cardboard candy box depicts numerous baseball graphics around the entire lid including a full game scene on the top with a pitcher in the manner of Walter Johnson. The box remains complete and is marked, "Crystal Pure Candy Co. in Chicago, IL". Overall condition is generally fine with some typical light wear incl. a few creases and some light abrasions to several of the joints. Very attractive period display item is the first example that we have handled: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$800.00
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556 |
Figural baseball cigarette lighter c.1930s-40s. Cast brass bulldog in baseball uniform holding a bat stands 4 1/2" tall. The hat lifts up to reveal a cigarette lighter. Marked "Japan" on the bottom: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$325.00
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557 |
Collection of original baseball artwork and related studies c.1940s-50s. Interesting collection of original drawings and pencil studies that includes batter scenes, umpire/catcher/batter scenes, partial batter sectional scenes, and scaled illustrations incl. two crowd scenes. Total of (9) pieces, most of which measure 17"x22". Excellent breakdown value as many would be ideal for individual framing: Range VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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558 |
"Batter Up" unopened soft drink bottle c.1930s. Large green bottle has two applied paper labels on the front with baseball graphics and titling. The bottle itself remains sealed with the cola remaining intact. Labels have some age and handling wear incl. some chipping: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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559 |
Lot of (2) vintage baseball decorative items to include: "Batter Up" talc in its original baseball shaped pottery container c.1940s. Includes its original box with baseball dTcor: EX-MT and "Big League" Liniment c.1930s-40s. Unopened glass jar of liniment has its original paper label. Includes its original box with baseball graphics: Jar: NM, Box: GD-VG |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$350.00
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560 |
Set of carved wooden dogs in baseball uniform c.1930s-40s. Charming set of (11) hand carved and painted 2" tall wooden dogs each in baseball uniform: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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561 |
Unusual "Polo Grounds" relish jar c.1920-40. White porcelain lidded jar has transfer decorated scene on the lid of a 19th century style player advertising the relish. Difficult to date with precision, but we believe this piece to be "in the style" of 1890-1910 but was actually produced some 10-20 years later. Has a couple of small interior rim chips: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$150.00
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562 |
Figural baseball sculptural display. Undated cast bronze baseball figural of a sliding player mounted atop a molded black base. 8" long retaining a fine original patina: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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563 |
Folk art carved baseball figural c.1930s. Unique carved wooden figure of a baseball pitcher in a pitching pose. 10" tall atop a more recent wooden plinth. The back of the figure is signed "Heifetz" and retains a vintage identification label. Attractive period carving with excellent original surface: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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564 |
Lot of (4) pieces of baseball decorated porcelain c.1940s. Includes (2) handled mugs (5" tall), (1) handled water pitcher, and (1) miniature handled mug (3 1/2" tall) each picturing full color baseball scenes on both panels. All pieces are marked "Arthurwood Sporting Series" on the base: NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$150.00
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565 |
Baseball figural metalwork grouping c.1930s. Diminutive silverplated baseball figural display of a catcher and batter group mounted atop a graduated wooden base in black paint. The base retains an uninscribed metal placard and its original felt on the bottom. The piece retains the majority of its original patina with light surface wear. 6" long x6" tall: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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566 |
1934 baseball figural trophy. Silverplated batter figural posed atop a black bakelite base. The base has a silverplated inscribed band with openwork design which is dated and Sacred Heart College is listed as the presenter. 10" tall: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$650.00
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567 |
1926 D&M figural baseball trophy. Large handled loving cup style trophy features an embossed baseball batter on the front and D&M "Lucky Dog" logo affixed to the base. Impressive 18" total height incl. baseball shaped finial. The lid rim has a few minor indentations and the base exhibits minor wear: EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$375.00
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568 |
1908 "A Yard of The National Game" Chicago Cubs team panoramic photograph. Framed 12"x38" black and white printed photographic display piece pictures a large stadium view in the center surrounded by vignette photos of the Cubs players. Players include Tinker, Evers, Chance, Steinfeldt, and Brown. The photo has been trimmed around the edges, which once had two standing bear mascots at either end. The bottom edge has some age toning and light chipping while the center area has a tape repair to a few tears on the back: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$400.00
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569 |
1907 Chicago Cubs souvenir medal. Baseball shaped brass fob measures 1 1/2" in diameter with "Cubs 1907" inscribed in the center. Three bear cub mascots are also present along with crossed bats dTcor. Retains a leather strap with buckle which may be a later replacement: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$650.00
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570 |
1908 Chicago Cubs "Our Home Team" souvenir postcard. Rare period postcard with accordion style foldout picturing individual player images incl. Evers, Tinker, and Chance. Small ink notation of date and name is written at the bottom of the front, and the back of the postcard has a handwritten note and has been postmarked: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$800.00
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571 |
Lot of vintage Chicago Cubs related materials c.1929 to include: 1929 Cubs pocket schedule; (2) ticket stubs (w/orig. envelope) from the Oct. 6, 1929 final game of the regular season (scrapbook residue on the backs); Wrigley Field color postcard (postmarked 1944); Cubs mini pennant c.1920s-30s (4"); Cubs mini pennant (8"); Oct. 12, 1929 W.Series typewritten game account; 1929 Cubs Spring Training roster and schedule booklet; and Chicago Cubs chewing tobacco tin c.1920s-30s: Range VG-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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572 |
1929 Chicago Cubs team photographic display. Rare photographic composite display picturing the NL Champion Cubs incl. Hornsby, Wilson, Root, Cuyler, Wrigley, and McCarthy. Photo quality remains excellent with a few minute border flakes not visible under the matting. 11"x14" matted and framed: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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573 |
Chicago Cubs figural paperweight c.1920s-30s. Ornamental white metal baseball shaped paperweight in a bronze finish has an embossed Cubs mascot on the front holding a banner with "Chicago Cubs" lettering. 4 1/2" tall in its original surface: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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574 |
1929 Chicago Cubs team photographic pin. Oval 2 3/4" celluloid pin pictures the NL Champion Cubs team in uniform. The pin surface remains clean with light wear and retains strong contrast. Back of the pin has some rusting to the metal backplate and pinback: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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575 |
Lot of (2) miniature Chicago Cubs related items to include: Dubow miniature baseball glove (4" tall) with "W.S. 1929 CHI" stamped on the inside. Dubow, Chicago metal button remains on the backstrap: EX-MT; and a baseball shaped ornamental piece with "Cubs" stenciled on both side panels. Appears to be a stuffed center with cray paper wrapping: VG |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$160.00
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576 |
Vintage baseball inscribed as having been caught at Shibe Park during the 1929 World Series. Reach baseball, with partially visible stampings that appear to say "Official League" or "American League" ball, is inscribed as having been caught by a fan during a 1929 World Series game played at Shibe Park. The ball has some toning and several areas of the writing have some abrasions: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$525.00
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577 |
1928 Chicago Cubs team auto. baseball. Toned Heydler NL ball signed by (17) players incl. Wilson, Hartnett, Cuyler, Bush, and Stephenson. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10. Hack Wilson displays nicely on a side panel. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$700.00
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578 |
Lot of (16) vintage Chicago Cubs related photographs c.1929. Varied grouping incl. several autographed pieces. Players include Hornsby, Taylor, Stephenson, and McMillan. Sizes range from 4"x5" to 10"x14". Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (auto. items): Range EX-NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$425.00
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579 |
Rare 1929 Chicago Cubs NL Champions pennant. Vintage maroon felt pennant from the Cubs 1929 NL Championship season features a titled banner flowing through the team name with a date of 1929 to the right. The pennant exhibits fairly heavy wear incl. missing tassels and slightly damaged point. Under the "U" in Cubs, there has been a 3" area of loss crudely repaired with a patch of the same materials. Very rare offering from a popular 1920s era championship team: VG |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$450.00
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580 |
1929 Chicago Cubs team panoramic photograph. Printed photographic image of the NL Champion Cubs pictured in vignette format surrounding a panoramic view of Wrigley Field. Players include Hornsby, Wilson, McCarthy, and Cuyler. The image quality remains very fine with a few small creases and some very minor surface abrasions to a few areas. 9"x35" matted and framed: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$475.00
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581 |
Chicago Cubs pennant c.1930s. Full size black pennant with orange graphics. Missing a portion of one set of tassels: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$225.00
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582 |
1910 World Series original artwork. Finely executed ink illustration depicting the Phila. Athletics elephant mascot squeezing the Chic. Cubs bear mascot. "Athletics vs. Cubs" is written at the bottom, signifying the 1910 World Series opponents. Signed and dated 1910 by artist Morris Brown at the lower right. 8"x9" matted and framed: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$225.00
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583 |
1939 Chicago Cubs panoramic photograph. Printed photographic image of Wrigley Field with vignette images of the players at the bottom margin. Players are identified under the images incl. Dean, Root, Hartnett, Hack, and Herman. Measuring 8"x27" with three light vertical line creases, the image has been mounted on a handmade backing, which has maroon "Chicago" titling painted in the period at the top. Framed in a vintage gilt decorated frame: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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584 |
Scarce 1910 Phila. Athletics World Champions pennant. Very rare early championship pennant measures 23" long retaining its original tassels. Left side features color tinted two player baseball scene with "Athletics Champion 1910" titling to the right. Overall condition remains fairly clean with some light age toning and a few areas of typical light soiling. One of the earliest dated World Championship pennants that we have encountered. Matted and framed: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,500.00
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585 |
Lot of (2) vintage Phila. Athletics team postcards to include: 1905 Phila. A's team, unused on the reverse: EX and 1910 A's team, postmarked 1910 on the reverse: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$375.00
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586 |
Chief Bender's traveling suitcase and related items. Interesting selection of items which originated from the estate of Phila. A's pitcher Chief Bender. Includes original alligator skin suitcase with its original cardboard identification hang tag. The tag is inscribed in period black fountain pen by Bender (constituting an autograph) to a "Security Storage". The lot also includes Bender's 1954 PA State Revenue Operating License card which is signed in a rare full name "Charles A. Bender" signature format. Bender's shaving razor in its original case is also included. Unique vintage collection of items from the HOF pitcher. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication (signatures): Range VG-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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587 |
"Remember Me To My Old Gal" Phila. Athletics sheet music c.1912. Decorative sheet music has a photographic cover picturing Chief Bender, Jack Coombs, and Harry Morgan of the World Champion Athletics. Cover has some slight age fading: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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DNS
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588 |
Vintage gentleman's straw hat attributed to Connie Mack c.1910-20. Fine quality handmade straw hat with an original black ribbon around the body. The interior retains its original leather headband (partially detached) along with its satin lining and "Brodt's Inc." mfg. stampings. The hat measures 7 1/8 and was obtained directly from former Major League player and manager Bennie Bengough by the consignor. Bengough recounted that the offered hat was in fact one worn by Connie Mack. Very attractive period display piece with relation to the greatest manager in baseball history: EX |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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589 |
1911 Phila. Athletics photographic display piece c.1920s. Diminutive 6"x18" mounted printed photographic panorama of the 1911 World Champion Athletics posed in uniform. The players are identified under the images incl. Plank, Mack, Bender, and Baker. Mount has period impressed titling, "Philadelphia Athletics Champions of the World" . The piece was believed to have been printed in the 1920s as a commemorative of the 1911 Championship team. Overall appearance remains fairly good with some surface abrasions and some wear to the top edge of the mount: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$475.00
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590 |
1911 Harry Davis auto. original illustration by Margaret McGillin. Color tinted pencil illustration of Davis looking to the side by Phila. artist Margaret McGillin. Signed at the bottom in black fountain pen, "Harry H. Davis Captain" with a date of Oct. 14, 1911. 9"x12" matted and framed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$650.00
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591 |
Philadelphia Athletics original painting by Todd Schorr. Modern era painting by accomplished artist Todd Schorr depicts a Philadelphia Athletics player in full uniform standing with a bat. Stadium background provides a beautiful backdrop including period tobacco advertising on the outfield walls with factory in the background. 17"x24" in a burl walnut frame: NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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DNS
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592 |
Phila. Athletics pennant c.1910-15. Uncommon early pennant measures 25" long featuring the A's white elephant mascot logo on the left side with "Athletics" in Old English script in the center. Overall condition is very fine, retaining vibrant original color with only two minute pinholes. A.G. Spalding & Bros. tagging remains affixed to the reverse: EX-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,200.00
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593 |
1927 Phila. Athletics auto. baseball. Toned and clear coated AL ball signed by (19) players incl. Cobb, Collins, Simmons, and Ray Schalk (White Sox player). Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$850.00
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594 |
1928 Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball. Toned AL ball signed by (29) players incl. Cobb, Speaker, Grove, Foxx, Simmons, Mack, Cochrane, and Gleason. Sigs range from 2-7 out of 10 with most remaining legible and rating 5 or better. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range GD-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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595 |
1929 Phila. Athletics team auto. panoramic photograph. Matted and framed 7"x30" sepia tone image picturing the World Champion 1929 Athletics standing in a row at Shibe Park. Each player has signed their respective image including Foxx, Collins, Simmons, Cochrane, Grove. Gleason is clubhouse signed. Manager Connie Mack has not signed the photo. The signatures remain quite strong ranging from 7-10 out of 10 with the majority rating 8 or better. The image itself retains excellent contrast with a few light scrolling wrinkles at the left edge. Offered publicly for the first time, and one of only a handful of autographed 1929 A's panoramic photographs to have entered the marketplace. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: EX/MT-NM |
($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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$8,000.00
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596 |
Unique 1950 Connie Mack stadium banner. Large 34"x36" hanging cloth banner congratulating Connie Mack on his 50 years in baseball. Features large bust image of Mack in the center with vibrant original color throughout. Very likely was once displayed at Shibe Park having originated from the collection of Howard Crumpton, who was the former batboy for the Phila. Athletics. Includes letter of provenance from the Crumpton family: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$700.00
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597 |
Connie Mack bronze bust statue c.1940s-50s. Very fine casting of Mack standing 19" tall with detailed features and well executed form. The bust is signed "Humberto" on the side panel. Excellent quality display piece is of the finest craftsmanship: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,300.00
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598 |
Jimmie Foxx hand painted baseball by George Sosnak. Vintage baseball featuring two hand painted and stenciled panels by noted folk artist George Sosnak. Top of one panel features a likeness of Foxx's Hall of Fame plaque. The two unmarked side panels have some moderate age toning: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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599 |
***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Phila. Athletics team auto. baseball c.1929-30. Toned and clear coated AL baseball signed by (18) members of the World Champion A's from either 1929 or 1930 incl. Simmons, Foxx, Grove, Collins, Cochrane, and Haas. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10. According to the consignor, this ball was hit for a home run by Jimmy Dykes in the 6th game of the 1930 World Series. The fan who retrieved it then had it signed. Includes LOA from James Spence Authentication: Range VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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600 |
Phila. Athletics team photograph c.1930. Sepia tone 8"x10" matted and framed image of the Athletics team posed in uniform in an outdoor setting. Players include Foxx, Simmons, Cochrane, Grove, and Collins. Image quality is outstanding with a light surface wrinkle at the bottom margin: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$600.00
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