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Back Items For The Auction of March 6th & 7th, 2009  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 901 Ernie Banks original painting. Very handsome vintage portrait by the noted artist and former Pro football player and HOF member Tommy McDonald. Oil on board painting depicts Banks wearing his Cubs uniform. Painting measures 11"x14" and is housed in its original linen and gilt frame. McDonald portraits are highly desired with the offered example remaining in superb original condition: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 902 Thurman Munson single signed baseball. Very fine high grade exemplar is signed on a side panel, "To Danny Best Wishes Thurman Munson" in blue ink. Signature and salutation rate 8/9 out of 10 on a near white to white "Official League" baseball. One of the finer condition Munson single signed baseballs that we have encountered. Includes LOAs from JSA and PSA/DNA (Graded PSA/DNA 8 NM/MT) ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 903 Thurman Munson auto. 3"x5" card. Unlined 3"x5" index card signed by Munson in black ink rating 9 out of 10. The card has some original red pinlines which do not affect the signature display. Very fine exemplar. Includes LOA from JSA: NM-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 904 1973 Tony Muser Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey and stirrups. Home white zip-front knit pinstriped shirt features Sox logo on front and player #25 on right breast and back. Embroidered Sox logo patch appears on left sleeve. Wilson tag on front tail notes size "40" with strip tag below noting year and set designation "73 Set 1" in black stitching. A strip tag inside the collar features player name "Muser" in black stitching. Shirt exhibits solid usage wear with some rusting on the zipper which has caused some small stains. Accompanying red wool stirrups have applied graphics. All pieces are completely original and unaltered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 905 Thurman Munson auto. Dexter Press color photo card. Very fine 1971 Dexter Press color photo card measures 3 1/2"x5 1/2" and is signed in black ink by Munson above his printed facsimile signature. Signature rates 8-9 out of 10. Uncommon signed Munson piece shows only light corner wear. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 906 Roy White professional model baseball bat c.1971-79. Adirondack model #302 bat measures 34" long and weighs 31.2oz. Model #259B is stamped on the knob end with uniform #6 written in period black marker on the handle white striping. Bat shows excellent use including ball marks, stitching impressions, and repaired handle crack. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 907 1985 Tony La Russa Chicago White Sox professional model home jersey. White knit shirt with "Sox" logo across the chest inside a band of red and blue stripes retains "Larussa" lettering on the back with original #10. Embroidered Comiskey Park 75th Anniversary patch appears on the left sleeve. Medalist Sand-Knit exclusive tagging remains on the front tail indicating size "44". Strip tag on inside of back tail features "84 - 44" indicating year and size and an adjacent strip tag shows faded, illegible writing. Jersey shows extensive usage/wash wear and no alterations of any kind. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 908 Carlton Fisk professional model baseball bat Cooper Pro 100 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 32oz. Bat exhibits moderate usage incl. several ball marks, rack marks and a small crack at the bottom of the handle. Markings stamped on the knob end include "34 1/2' 32oz." and Fisk's facsimile signature and bat model numbers appear on the barrel. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 909 Chris Chambliss professional model baseball bat c.1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31oz. Model #C284 is stamped on the barrel end and the bat has been signed by Chambliss. Uniform #10 written in black marker on the knob end. Bat shows evident use including ball marks and rack marks. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($250.00-$350.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 910 1982 Joe Morgan San Francisco Giants professional model road jersey. Orange knit shirt with Giants script logo across the chest retains "Morgan" nameplate on back with original #8 on front and back. Embroidered Giants 25th Anniversary patch appears on left sleeve. Wilson tag remains in the collar indicating size "42". Strip tag on front tail features "8 82" in black chain stitch. Jersey shows light usage/wash wear. Late-career jersey from the Hall of Fame second baseman and prolific baseball broadcaster. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 911 Gary Carter professional model baseball bat c.1980-83. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 33oz. The bat exhibits outstanding use incl. light pine tar residue, ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks and a significant handle crack repaired by nails. Knob end has "8" written in black marker. Model P89 is stamped on the barrel end along with Carter's facsimile signature. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400.00-$500.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 912 Bobby Murcer professional model baseball bat c.1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.6oz. The bat shows tremendous use including pine tar residue, ball marks, cleat marks, and original handle tape. "7" and "S2L" are written on the knob end in period black marker with the model #S2L also stamped on the barrel end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 913 Willie McCovey professional model baseball bat c.1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 30.2oz. Heavy usage is evident including ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, and handle crack with linen tape repair. "44" is written in period black marker on the knob end with "Big Mac" written in black marker on the barrel end. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions and has SCD Authentic hologram affixed to the barrel end: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
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See a Picture of this Item 915 Joe Morgan professional model baseball bat c.1977-79. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 30.8oz. The bat shows fine use incl. ball marks, stitching impressions, rack marks, and cleat marks. Model #S44 is stamped on the barrel end while the number 8 is written on the knob end in period black marker with a small "x" underneath. Signed on the barrel, "To Bob Best Wishes Joe Morgan" in black marker. Excellent game used bat dating to the prime of Morgan's Hall of Fame career. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions (bat), JSA (autograph), and PSA/DNA (autograph): EX ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 916 Reggie Jackson professional model baseball bat c.1971-79. Adirondack model #302 bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 33.2oz. Model #288RJ is stamped on the knob end along with vintage "44" written in black ink. The bat exhibits fine usage including ball marks, stitching impressions, and cleat marks. Very strong example dating to the prime of Jackson's HOF career with the Athletics and Yankees. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 917 Wade Boggs auto. professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 30.8oz. The bat exhibits outstanding use incl. pine tar residue, ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks. Knob end has "26" written in black marker and Boggs has signed the barrel in blue sharpie. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Model C235 is stamped on the barrel end along with Boggs' facsimile signature. Remains uncracked. Very fine example from this esteemed member of the 3,000 Hit Club. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (bat) and JSA (auto.): EX ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 918 Cal Ripken Jr. professional model baseball bat c.1991-97. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 34.4oz. Black finished bat shows fine usage characteristics including ball marks, stitch marks, rack marks and heavy pine tar residue. Silver stampings remain intact including RipkenÆs facsimile signature, model number "P72" and "Baltimore Orioles" team name on the barrel. Remains uncracked. Nice example of a Ripken game bat from the latter portion of his career prolific career: Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 919 Ryne Sandberg professional model baseball bat c.1983-86. Rawlings Adirondack model #302 bat measures 34" long and weighs 30.8oz. The bat shows very fine use including ball marks, stitching impressions, pine tar residue, and handle wear. "256B 242" is stamped on the knob end and "23" is written in period blue marker. "23 256B" is written in blue marker on the barrel end as well. Sandberg has signed the barrel in blue sharpie. Very fine early playing career example from the HOF second baseman for the Cubs. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions (bat) and JSA (autograph): EX ($500.00-$750.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 920 Paul O'Neill auto. professional model baseball bat c.1999-2001. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long and weighs 31.4oz. The bat exhibits outstanding use incl. numerous ball marks, stitching impressions, and rack marks . Model C243 is stamped on the barrel end along with O'Neill's facsimile signature and "New York Yankees". Bat remains uncracked and O'Neill has signed the barrel in blue sharpie. Signature rates 9 out of 10 and has been covered by a piece of clear tape. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (bat) and JSA (auto.): EX ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 921 1995 Eddie Murray Cleveland Indians professional model home jersey. White knit shirt with Indians script logo across the chest retains "Murray" nameplate on the back with original #33. Embroidered Indians mascot logo patch appears on left sleeve with Jacobs Field patch on right sleeve celebrating the park's opening season. Russell Athletic tag remains on tail front indicating size "48" with year tag "95" below. Jersey shows appropriate light to moderate usage/wash wear. Significant jersey from the greatest switch-hitter since Mickey Mantle dating to the season in which he garnered his 3,000th hit. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 922 Barry Bonds auto. professional model baseball bat c.1997-1999. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 32oz. Bat shows incredible use incl. tons of ball marks, rack marks, stitch impressions, and pine tar on handle. Handle has an 8" crack. Bonds' uniform number "25" is written in period black marker on the knob end as well as "32oz". Model number H238 and "Bonds" block letter stamping appears on the barrel. Bonds has signed the barrel in blue ink. Signature rates 7 out of 10. Portion of a hologram from Bonds' own memorabilia company is affixed to the barrel. Very fine Bonds game bat with tremendous usage characteristics. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (bat) and JSA (auto.): EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 923 Michael Jordan professional model baseball bat c.1994. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long and weighs 30.8oz. Black finished bat shows light use including rack marks, ball marks, and stitching impressions. Silver foil stampings include model #B349 on the barrel along with Jordan's full name in block letters and "Chicago White Sox" team designation. Michael Jordan's brief professional baseball career lasted for a single season in 1994, mostly with the Chicago White Sox minor league affiliate Birmingham Barons. Though he never recorded an official regular season at-bat for the White Sox, he played in intersquad games and two exhibition games as a member of the big league club. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 924 Eddie Murray auto. professional model baseball bat c.1983-86. Louisville Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long and weighs 32.2oz. Uncracked bat shows solid evidence of use incl. ball marks, stitching impressions and rack marks. Murray has autographed the barrel in blue marker. Signature rates 8 out of 10. Prime playing career era game bat from a 500 Home Run Club member. Includes LOAs from Hunt Auctions (bat) and JSA (auto.): EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 925 1993 Nolan Ryan Texas Rangers auto. professional model warm-up jacket. Royal blue nylon pull-over windbreaker features embroidered Rangers logo on left breast. MLB Authentic Diamond Collection tagging appears in the collar with Ryan's number "34" written in faded black marker. Tagging stitched on the front tail includes MLB Authentic Diamond Collection Swingster tag and embroidered "34 1 93" noting player number, set number and year. Ryan has added his large signature to the front in silver sharpie with added career stat notations "7 No Hitters" and "5714 K's". All writing rates 9-10 out of 10. Jacket shows light to moderate usage wear. Includes LOAs from JSA (auto.) and Hunt Auctions (jacket): EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 926 Ichiro Suzuki Seattle Mariners professional model road jersey c.2005. Road grey knit shirt features Seattle lettering on front with player #51 on back. Embroidered Mariners logo patch appears on left sleeve and Ichiro's name is stitched on nameplate on back under American flag patch on back of collar. Majestic tagging is stitched on the front tail with attached flags tag noting size "44". Shirt exhibits light to moderate usage wear and retains superb display quality. Completely original and unaltered. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 927 2004 Nomar Garciaparra Boston Red Sox professional model road jersey. Grey knit jersey retains its original "Boston" team name across the front with "Garciaparra" nameplate on the back above original #5. Russell Authentic tagging is affixed to the tail front with size 44/100% Polyester flag tag and "2004" year tag. The jersey exhibits very fine evident use and wash wear inclusive of appropriate 'puckering' to the lettering, numerals, and tagging. Key player jersey dating to the Red Sox 2004 World Championship season. Includes LOA from Hunt Auctions: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 928 Fine 2008 Jimmy Rollins Philadelphia Phillies game worn alternate home professional model jersey. Original professional model jersey was worn by 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins during the Phillies historic 2008 World Championship season. Light cream color "Cool Base" knit jersey retains its original embroidered Phillies team name across the front with "Rollins" lettering on the back above #11. Majestic heat pressed tagging is found on the tail front with smaller attached size 46 tag. Interior dry clean tagging has proper 0063 code and a small applied strip tag is present with "08" stitched onto the center. The jersey exhibits light use and has been signed by Rollins on the back in black sharpie. Very fine example which originated directly from the Phillies charitable organization and is being offered for the first time publicly. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions (jersey), JSA (autograph), and a letter of provenance from the Philadelphia Phillies certifying the jersey as having been worn by Rollins during the 2008 season: EX-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 929 President Richard Nixon single signed baseball. B.Brown AL ball is signed across the sweet spot in black ink by President Nixon. Signature rates 9-10 out of 10. The ball itself remains like new with minimal toning. Includes LOAs from PSA/DNA (full) and JSA: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 930 President Barack Obama single signed baseball. Pristine white Official MLB baseball is signed across the sweet spot by President Barack Obama in black felt tip marker. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The ball was obtained in person by the consignor on the University of Cincinnati campus during the campaign for the Ohio Democratic primary election on February 25, 2008. Includes LOA from JSA and detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient: NM ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 931 Minneapolis baseball team reproduction large format photograph with Ed Boyle c.1890s along with a period 1897 Minneapolis Base Ball Company Salary receipt. Matted and framed 16"x20" team studio image depicts the players posed in full uniform including Ed Boyle. The image is a fine quality reproduction of the original: EX-MT. The lot also includes a period 1897 Minneapolis Base Ball Company issued to Ed Boyle for a June 1897 pay period. Matted and framed archivally: EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 932 1887 St. Louis Browns pocket rules book. Original leather bound rules book issued by Browns President Chris Von Der Ahe to the players details club rules and conduct. Diminutive booklet measures 4" tall and appears to be missing two interior pages. The remaining two interior pages have some period tape reinforcement. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: GD ($200.00-$300.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 933 1899 Ed Boyle Pittsburgh Allegheny's baseball contract. Rare original player's contract issued to Ed Boyle by the Pittsburgh Base Ball club for $1,800. The contract is signed on the interior by Pittsburgh President W.W. Kerr. The contract has some mailing fold lines and a few small edge tears to the joints. One of the earliest National League contracts that we have encountered. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($750.00-$1,000.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 934 Lot of (5) 1887 N172 Old Judge baseball tobacco cards. Includes H.Nicol, Baldwin, Fuller, Halliday, and Flint. Condition is relatively consistent throughout with some surface soiling and general handling. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range GD-VG ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 935 Lot of (3) 1889 N173 Old Judge baseball cabinet cards. Includes Home Run Duffe (catching, standing upright), Tip O'Neil (bat held horizontally), and Icebox Chamberlain (hand at chest). All three cabinets retain fine image quality and contrast with some evident surface soiling to the front and backs which is likely improvable with professional cleaning. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 936 Lot of Columbus Buckeyes related lot c.1880-90s. Includes a Columbus player cabinet photograph dated 1889 by noted Philadelphia photography studio of Gilbert & Bacon. Player is unidentified: VG-EX; Meal ticket as issued to Ed Boyle for the Chittenden Hotel in Columbus, Ohio: GD-VG; Three page handwritten letter dated 1897 as sent to Ed Boyle from teammate Jas. T. Thomas: VG-EX; and a two page handwritten letter dated 1897 as sent to Ed Boyle from Harry Stafford (attorney): EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family. ($400.00-$500.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 937 1890 "Home Plate" baseball advertising pocket schedule. Obscure (190) page pocket schedule chronicles all baseball games played for the Amer. Association, National League, and Player's League. The booklet was issued by a New York tavern titled the "Home Plate" with compliments of proprietor Nick Engel. Schedule remains fully intact with both covers and spine exhibiting some light to moderate creasing to the covers. Rare Player's League related item. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($400.00-$500.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 938 Scarce 1890 New York Giants Players League team cabinet photograph. Just a few days removed from having been a part of the National League Champion New York Giants team in 1889, Monte Ward met with other members of the player's Brotherhood association. The meeting focused on the increasing disgust players had with their ownership. Beginning in the 1890 season, a new league was formed called the "Players League". Through their strong ties with star players of the era, the league was quite successful, consistently outdrawing its National League and American Association counterparts. After its initial season, the players settled their dispute with the owners and ended the venture with most players rejoining National League teams. Offered is an exceedingly rare original team cabinet photograph of the 1890 New York Giants Players League team. Composite arrangement depicts vignette images of the players in uniform displayed on a diamond shaped baseball field. Players are identified under their respective images including Keefe, Connor, Ewing, O'Rourke, Whitney, and Whitney. The photographic diamond remains affixed to its original mount in black color with gilt decorated baseball equipment at the corners. Copyrighted by F.B. Wood 1890 at the bottom left corner. Condition is very fine with minimal age toning to the image while the black background remains remarkably clean given its original fragility, save for a small corner ding at the top right and a tiny pinhole at the top left corner. Without question one of the finest Players League photographic items extant with note to its superb original condition: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $7,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 939 Lot of (3) pieces of Sioux City/Indianapolis baseball related paper items. Includes January 1, 1894 handwritten letter by Sioux City manager William Watkins as sent to Eddie Boyle. Watkins was a significant figure within Minor League baseball during the late 19th century, most notably as the manager of the Sioux City and Indianapolis teams. Watkins also managed the Detroit Wolverines. Content requests that Boyle decide his intentions with regard to playing for the team. Signed at the bottom, "W.H. Watkins". The letter itself has some tape repairs to the fold lines which do cover the signature: Letter: GD, Signature: EX; July 9, 1897 Western Union Telegram as sent to Eddie Boyle by William Watkins signed by Watkins at the bottom. The telegram itself is in two halves while the signature remains intact: Telegram: PR-GD, Signature: EX-MT; and June 14, 1894 Chas. "Lefty" Marr handwritten letter as sent to Eddie Boyle. One page (front and back) letter with content regarding the Sioux City team signed at the bottom on the back page, "Your friend Chas. Marr". The letter includes its original envelope. Marr played for several teams in the 19th century including the 1886 Cincinnati Red Stockings: Letter: GD, Signature: EX-MT. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs) and letter of provenance from the Boyle family. ($500.00-$750.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 940 Set of (9) St. Louis Browns baseball cabinet photographs c.1887. Very fine original set from the Boyle collection to include nine original mounted player cabinet photographs in full St. Louis Browns uniform. The cabinets feature the identical images used for the Old Judge tobacco cards and cabinet cards of the same era bearing the Goodwin & Co. copyright dating of 1888 within the image. Players include Nat Hudson, Silver King, Ed Knouff, Arlie Latham, and Jack Boyle. The cabinet mounts are stamped by noted St. Louis photography studio "Scholten Portraits" at the bottom margin and have an ornate stamping on the reverse. Condition varies with three cards exhibiting some ink residue on the front (Hudson has printed name). All cards within the group have some surface soiling to the fronts and more so on the backs which could likely be improved with a light professional cleaning. Highly uncommon quantity of 19th century professional cabinet photographs from a direct player source. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range GD-VG/EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $5,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 941 Rare December 12, 1894 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter.One page handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. The content instructs Boyle to send his "lowest terms" to Comiskey in order to play for the Saints. Signed beautifully in black ink at the bottom, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has four tape residue stains on the front along with some tape repair/separation at the fold lines. Letter text and signature remain very bold rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes its original envelope as hand addressed by Comiskey. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: GD-VG, Signature: NM/MT-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 942 Rare January 2, 1896 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter. One page folded handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. The content of the letter requests that Boyle send in his terms for the upcoming season. Nicely signed at the bottom, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has some typical light to moderate soiling. Letter text and signature remain fairly bold ranging from 8-9 out of 10. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 943 Rare January 7, 1895 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter. One page folded (front and interior) handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. Content includes Comiskey's refusal to pay Ed Boyle his desired salary. Signed on the verso, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has tape repairs at the fold lines. Letter text and signature remain fairly bold ranging from 8-9 out of 10. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: GD, Signature: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 944 Rare January 15,1896 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter. One page folded handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. The content of the letter urges Boyle to accept Comiskey's contract offer. Nicely signed at the bottom, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has some typical light to moderate soiling and two small tape repairs at the fold lines. Letter text and signature remain fairly bold ranging from 7-9 out of 10. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 945 Rare February 2, 1896 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter.One page (front and back) handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. Pointed content expresses Comiskey's disdain for the negotiations between himself and Eddie Boyle, indicating that Boyle was one of only three unsigned players. Signed on the verso, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has a chip at the left edge along with tape repairs at the fold lines, one of which overlays a portion of the signature. Letter text and signature remain fairly bold ranging from 7-9 out of 10. Includes its original envelope as hand addressed by Comiskey. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman" . Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: GD, Signature: EX-MT (with note to tape) ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 946 Rare February 28, 1895 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter. One page folded (front and interior) handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. Pointed content expresses Comiskey's disdain for the negotiations between himself and Eddie Boyle indicating that Boyle was one of only a few unsigned players. Comiskey notes that he would have been glad to pay more had he not had to pay $4,000 for his baseball grounds. Signed on the verso, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has tape repair residue at the fold lines. Letter text and signature remain fairly bold ranging from 8-9 out of 10. Includes its original envelope as hand addressed by Comiskey. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman". Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: VG, Signature: NM ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 947 Rare March 20, 1895 Charles Comiskey autographed handwritten letter. One page handwritten letter was sent by Comiskey to Eddie Boyle with regard to playing for the St. Paul Saints. The content requests that Boyle send in his measurements for "suits" (uniforms) and also a photo to be used in the newspapers. This letter likely relates to the Spalding uniform order sheet included within this auction offering (see related lot). Signed beautifully in black ink at the bottom, "Yours Truly Chas. Comiskey". The letter itself has four small tape repairs at the fold lines. Letter text and signature remain very bold rating 9/10 out of 10. Includes its original envelope as addressed by Comiskey. Very rare 19th century exemplar of the "Old Roman" . Includes LOA from JSA and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: NM/MT-MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 948 C.C. King St. Louis Browns baseball cabinet photograph c.1887. Original cabinet mounted image pictures King in full striped St. Louis Browns uniform. Bottom margin of the mount has been trimmed including its "Fisher" photography studio stamping. The reverse of the cabinet does retain its full Fisher, St. Louis photography studio stampings. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: GD ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 949 Lot of (4) baseball related letters. Grouping of four original letters as sent to Eddie Boyle during the late 19th century to include: John McCloskey handwritten letter to Boyle. McCloskey was the manager of the 1896 Louisville baseball team. Separated at the fold lines with tape repair, signed boldly by McCloskey in ink: Letter: PR, Signature: EX-MT; 1897 typewritten letter to Boyle from N.Ashley Lloyd inviting Boyle to play for the Cincinnati team under manager Buck Ewing. Unsigned, includes original envelope: VG-EX; 1894 handwritten letter from J.Rauer as sent to Boyle with baseball content. Includes original envelope: Letter: VG-EX, Signature: EX; and 1895 handwritten letter as sent to Boyle from W.M. Rankin of the New York Clipper requesting his image for use in the newspaper. Includes its original envelope: Letter: VG, Signature: EX. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family. ($400.00-$500.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 950 Lot of (4) Connie Mack telegramsc.1896. Archivally matted and framed display features four original Western Union telegrams sent to Ed Boyle from Connie Mack who was with the Pittsburgh Allegheny's club at the time. The content of each telegram relates to the assignment of Ed Boyle to either Toronto or Albany. One of the telegrams is dated 8/7/1896 and has been secretarially signed, "C.Mack" at the bottom in black ink. Each telegram has some period tape repair residue to the fold lines with some edge losses to two of the telegrams. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range GD-VG/EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 951 Rare 1896 Barney Dreyfuss autographed handwritten letter. Dated March 2, 1896 handwritten letter on Louisville Colonels baseball stationary by team treasurer and secretary Barney Dreyfuss. The content of the letter pertains to the signing of Ed Boyle to the Louisville team and a $100 advance which was enclosed with the offered letter. Beautifully signed at the bottom, "Truly Yours Barney Dreyfuss Secr. & Treas." The text and signature remain very strong rating 8/9 out of 10. The letter itself has a small hole at the top right edge along with some period tape repair residue along the fold lines. 8 1/2"x11" matted and framed with the letter having been archivally dry mounted onto acid free board. Dreyfuss went on to become a highly successful and respected executive with the Pittsburgh Pirates and was recently inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. One of only a handful of documented Dreyfuss handwritten and signed letters extant. Includes LOA from JSA, letter of provenance from the Boyle family, and its original mailing envelope: Letter: GD-VG, Signature: NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 952 Rare New Orleans Pelicans team cabinet photograph c.1880-90s. Composite arrangement 4"x5" image on its original 4 1/4"x6 1/2" mount pictures the New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern League. Players are pictured in vignette format wearing uniforms inclusive of the longtime Pelican Charles "Count" Campau. Stamped by the New Orleans photography studio in the margin of the mount. Image quality and contrast remains quite strong with a vertical crease (visible on back) and a small edge wrinkle on the front. Likely acquired by Eddie Boyle while at spring training in New Orleans with the Cincinnati Reds. First example of this particular image that we have encountered. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 953 Lot of 1896 Connie Mack telegrams. Trio of original Western Union telegrams sent to Ed Boyle by Connie Mack who at the time was with the Pittsburgh Allegheny's. All three have content relating to Ed Boyle's orders to report to a minor league team at Albany. The telegrams each have vintage tape repairs to the fold lines along with varying degrees of chipping to the edges. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range PR-VG ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 954 Jack and Eddie Boyle baseball related scrapbook c.1890-1910. Oversized scrapbook chronicling the baseball careers of both Eddie and Jack Boyle includes numerous period newspaper articles, photographs, and general ephemera. The most interesting segment of the book includes several pages of color lithographic die cut baseball players. The blank backed thick stock paper players appear to have been cut from a larger advertising poster of some sort which, in its original form, must have been incredibly significant. Player sizes range from 2 1/2" tall to 6" tall including Comiskey, Welch, Boyle, Caruthers, and Latham. As generally seen in albums of this era, there are some condition issues including chipping to some pages and general wear including creasing and tears. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range PR-EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 955 A.G. Spalding Bros. baseball uniform order sheet c.1890s. Large 11"14" printed order form from A.G. Spalding Bros. was distributed to Ed Boyle to order his St. Paul Saints uniform. The sheet features several baseball illustration samples at the top right including three players. The sheet has separated at its center fold line and has some light tape residue. Boyle's name is written in period ink at the bottom which may in fact be his autograph. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG-EX (with note to separation) ($500.00-$750.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 956 1897 John T. Brush autographed letter. Dated April 19, 1897 typewritten letter as sent to Ed Boyle regarding his Minor League assignment. Signed at the bottom by Brush in fountain pen rating 8 out of 10. Front of the letter has several period tape residue stains. The letter is archivally dry mounted and matted/framed along with its original envelope. Brush went on to become an executive with the New York Giants. Includes LOA from JSA (autograph) and letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Letter: GD-VG, Signature: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 957 Incredibly rare August 27, 1894 Charles Bennett benefit baseball game ticket. Charlie Bennett was a standout catcher for the Detroit Wolverines throughout the 1880s inclusive of the 1887 Championship season and then went on to play with the Boston Beaneaters for the final five seasons of his career. While hunting with Boston star pitcher John Clarkson in 1893, he suffered a tragic accident. During a stop by the train in Wellsville, Kansas, Charles Bennett stepped off to give his regards to an acquaintance and upon trying to step back aboard the train he fell beneath the wheels of the moving car. The accident left Bennett alive but both of his legs were lost thus ending his baseball career. In his honor, the Boston Red Stockings played a benefit game on August 27, 1894 at the Boston Base Ball Grounds. Over $6,000 was raised for Bennett and his family as the "home team" played against local collegiate players. Boxing great Jim Corbett played first base for the home team. Offered is an original ticket from that very benefit game with a printed admission cost of fifty cents. The ticket remains fully intact with a small corner crease and some typical light soiling. The offered example is the first of its type that we have encountered and is very possibly a unique surviving exemplar given its age and limited original production. Spectacular ticket rarity with direct 19th century Major League player provenance. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$2,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 958 ***UPDATED DESCRIPTION*** Steve O'Donnell boxing cabinet photograph c.1880-90s (not autographed). Mounted 4"x6 1/4" image pictures the Australian heavyweight boxer in a fighting pose. The image quality of the photo is notably bold with four small pinholes at the perimeter from mounting. Marked Coover photography studios in Chicago at the bottom margin. The reverse contains a period notation (not an actual autograph), which reads, "With compliments to Dave from Steve O'Donnell." O'Donnell was one of the premier heavyweight fighters in the world during the late 19th century and was a favored sparring partner of champion Jim Corbett. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 959 Lot of (2) 19th century boxing cabinet photographs c.1880-90s. Includes John L. Sullivan and Jack McAuliffe. Both images measure 3 1/2"x5 1/4" with some trimming and staining to their respective mounts. Sullivan is lauded as one the all time greats in boxing history and McAuliffe is one of only three fighters to retire as an undefeated champion. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: PR-GD ($300.00-$400.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 960 Scarce September 7, 1892 John L. Sullivan vs. Jim Corbett Heavyweight Championship fight reserved seat ticket. The offered reserved seating ticket is the first of its type that we have encountered and may very well have been used by St. Louis Browns player Jack Boyle himself. The front of the ticket remains fairly clean for its age with one small corner chip at the top left along with some minor surface abrasions. Reverse has a hand stamped "R.M. Frank New Orleans, LA" address which was likely the ticket vendor. Scarce reserved seat ticket variant from the most notable 19th century boxing championship fight (see Lot 961). Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG-EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 961 Lot of vintage baseball paper ephemera. Varied grouping from the Boyle collection to include: 1889 Reach Base Ball guide (damage), 1890 Spalding Base Ball Guide (damage), 1910 E93 Frank Chance baseball card (PR), 1940 World Series ticket stub, 1895 Crescent City Jockey Club ticket booklet, Ed Boyd meal ticket from the Wayne Hotel c.1890s, Ed Boyd meal ticket from the Nicollet hotel c.1890s, 1894 ticket from the West End Goodwin Club,1896 receipt for suits from Ed Boyle, and (2) misc. envelopes including Pittsburgh Allegheny's c.1896. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range PR-EX ($250.00-$350.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 962 Scarce September 7, 1892 John L. Sullivan vs. Jim Corbett Heavyweight Championship fight ticket. Widely regarded as the inception of modern era boxing, the epic championship bout between the champion Sullivan and young Corbett remains to date one of the most revered fights in the history of the sport. Although still an imposing fighter, Sullivan was clearly aged and not ready for the younger James Corbett who quickly outperformed his opponent with a bruising arsenal. It was written in a period newspaper that ôCorbett was out for blood when they again stood up, and started to finish the man who held the Championship for so many years, and whose name was a terror to all. He rushed in, and planted blow after blow on SullivanÆs face and neck. The Champion, so soon to lose his coveted title, backed away, trying to save himself. He lowered his guard from sheer exhaustion, and, catching a fearful smash to the jaw, reeled to the ropes, and the blood poured down his face in torrents, and made a crimson river across the broad chest. His eyes were glassy, and it was a mournful act when the young Californian shot his right across the jaw, and Sullivan fell like an ox." The offered ticket is one of a scant few surviving exemplars and may very well have been used by St. Louis Browns player Jack Boyle himself. The front of the ticket remains fairly clean for its age with one small corner chip at the lower right and a minor surface abrasion at the bottom left. Reverse has printed ticket rights notation and a hand stamped "R.M. Frank New Orleans, LA" address which was likely the ticket vendor. Very rare and highly desirable ticket from the most notable 19th century boxing championship fight. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 963 Scarce 1892 John L. Sullivan and James Corbett advertising trade cards. Pair of thin stock cardboard advertising cards measuring 4 1/2"x7" were issued by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Trade cards picture both fighters in black and white with red printed titling in the margins. The identical backs advertise a special promotional train ride to New Orleans with ticket sales by the railroad itself for three fights culminating with the historic September 7, 1892 Heavyweight Championship fight between Sullivan and Corbett. Both pieces exhibit some typical light to moderate soiling to a few areas along with some similar creasing while retaining a fine general appearance. The offered pair of trade cards are the first of their type that we have encountered with likely limited original production and unlikely survival numbers. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: VG ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 964 1931 Cincinnati Baseball Old Timers Reunion broadsides and related correspondence. Includes (2) original 10 1/2"x13 1/2" thin stock cardboard broadsides as issued to promote a historic gathering of former Major League players at Cincinnati's Redland Field on September 5, 1931. The players are listed on the front including Cy Young, Dummy Hoy, Mordecai Brown, Branch Rickey, Buck Herzog, and Eddie Boyle himself. Both broadsides have some mailing fold lines with one also having some damage to the bottom left corner area. The lots also includes a grouping of typewritten letters sent to Boyle with regard to the reunion game. Includes letter of provenance from the Boyle family: Range GD-EX ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 965 Fatima cigarettes advertising standee c.1910-20. 9"x5" cardboard die-cut counter top store display advertising Fatima brand cigarettes remains fairly clean with some minor border wear. Standee back is fully intact and unused: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $120.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 966 P.Lorillard & Co. tobacco display cabinet c.1890-1900. Ornately appointed Victorian walnut cabinet advertising P.Lorillard & Co. tobacco products retains its original glass doors and tooled metal hardware. Pediment top features dental molding around the front and both side panels. Overall appearance is excellent with fine original surface and engraved "P.Lorillard & Co. 1760-1883" advertising across the center door mullions. Slight water damage is apparent at bottom front and left side with one small section of side panel molding missing at the bottom right edge. Cabinets such as these once occupied prominent placements in various shops of the period displaying tobacco related wares. Very stylish and functional piece of tobacco related furniture that displays period sporting objects in an impressive fashion. 31" wide, 32" tall, 12" deep: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 967 1888 Chicago Ball Club cabinet photograph by Joseph Hall. Studio image of the White Sox featuring Cap Anson, Jimmy Ryan, and George Van Haltren retains extraordinary original contrast and clarity. Chicago was the runner up to the mighty Giants in 1888 by nine games. In a twist of irony, an African American mascot appears in the image resting his arm on the knee of the outspoken Cap Anson who was an instrumental early figure in barring minority players from the Major Leagues. The mount features bold and distinctive lettering in the bottom margin including "Chicago Ball Club, 1888", a listing of individuals pictured, and "Jos. Hall, Photo, Brooklyn, N.Y." Light to moderate soiling and general handling wear is evident with the blank back remaining fairly clean. Very faint staining is apparent at the lower left edges, mentioned only for complete accuracy. The visual impact of the piece overall is remarkable. This is the finest example of this scarce cabinet card we've encountered and it is being offered here at auction for the first time publicly: SGC 60 EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $21,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 968 Rare Chicago White Sox souvenir advertising button c.1910-20. Oversized 4" diameter metal souvenir pin advertises Paris Garters with "White Sox" team name in block lettering against a baseball shaped background field. Marked L.J. Imber Co., Chicago on the edge of the button. Very clean overall with minimal age and handling wear. First example that we have encountered remaining in strong original condition: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 969 Philadelphia Columbia Ball Park postcard c.1905. Columbia Ball Park was the first home of the Philadelphia Athletics and functioned as a major league stadium for just eight seasons beginning in 1901. During that short period, however, the stadium helped give rise to a new league, was the site of one World Series, and served as the platform upon which numerous future Hall of Famers launched their careers. This rare picture postcard shows an interior view of the Stadium with a game in progress. Pencil notations appear on the bottom front margin and back is addressed in pencil with no other writing. Stamped and postmarked 1906. A true rarity in the realm of stadium postcards: VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 970 1887 Old Judge N172 Tim Keefe. Pictures Keefe standing while holding a ball. Front shows decent contrast and limited corner wear with a pinhole present at the top edge. Back shows some staining and paper residue from scrapbook removal: SGC 10 PR ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 971 1887 Old Judge N172 John Ward. Cap in hand at side variation features strong contrast and exceptional overall eye appeal for the grade. Card front shows minimal corner wear and no readily visible surface problems. Back is clean with the faintest hint of surface scuffing possibly accounting for low technical grade. Appears EX: PSA 2 GD ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 972 Pair of Police Gazette boxing cabinet photographs c.1890s. Includes John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain. Both images remain on their original mounts with stenciled advertising for the Police Gazette. General wear and light soiling is visible with the Sullivan having a light horizontal crease on back: VG/EX-EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 973 Rare 1907-09 PC 805 Novelty Cutlery Eddie Collins postcard. Card shows only light wear with several areas of light staining on the front and back accounting for low technical grade. Back remains postally unused: SGC 20 FR ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 974 Rare 1913 H.W. Johns-Manville Polo Grounds advertising postcard. Printed photographic card with exterior view of the stadium touts the stadium's new "J.M. Asbestos" roof. Back is postally used and dated 1913. Postcard has a lightly handled appearance with subtle creasing accounting for a lower technical grade: SGC 20 FR ($500.00-$750.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 975 Lot of (4) Caramel Cards with HOF'ers. Includes (3) E90-1 American Caramel cards of Chase: VG-VG-EX, Clarke: FR (paper loss), and Hartzell: GD. Also includes E93 Standard Caramel Wiltse: PR-GD ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 976 1909-11 E90-1 American Caramel Christy Mathewson. Nicely centered card with even corner wear. A small surface crease crosses the upper left corner and a small spot of paper loss affects the back upper right corner. Eye appeal is better than the assigned grade: SGC 30 GD ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 977 1909 E91B American Caramel Christy Mathewson. Nicely centered card with even corner wear. Has multiple creases and minor soiling and staining on reverse. Eye appeal on the front is better than the assigned grade: SGC 30 GD ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 978 1915 Cracker Jack Jake Daubert #143. Very clean example with no visible corner wear. PSA 8 NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 979 1915 Cracker Jack Ivy Wingo #130. Very clean example with no visible corner wear. PSA 8 NM-MT ($400.00-$500.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 980 Lot of (10) 1909-11 Colgan's Chips baseball discs. Varied grouping incl. Evers, Hooper, Snodgrass, Bailey, Knight, Titus, Stovall, Mitchell, Evans and Rudolph: Range GD/VG-EX ($400.00-$500.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 981 Lot of (3) 1909-11 T-206 HOF'ers. Includes Rube Waddell portrait: SGC 50 VG-EX, John McGraw portrait with cap: SGC 50 VG-EX, and Hugh Duffy: SGC 60 EX. Each card offers strong eye appeal on the front for the grade with moderate toning on reverse. ($500.00-$750.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 982 1914 Baltimore News Mike Doolan baseball card. Rare and prominent card from the legendary 1914 Baltimore News series features shortstop Mike Doolan from the Baltimore Terrapins of the Federal League. In addition to being extremely rare, this set is well known as the series that includes Babe Ruth's true rookie card as a minor leaguer. The Baltimore News cards feature the Baltimore Terrapins "At Home" and "Abroad" schedules on the reverse. This recently discovered Doolan example remains remarkably well preserved given its age and the condition sensitive nature of its dark blue borders. Borders show minor wear at the edges and corners with a minute fleck on the upper right edge. Image shows some tiny print spots, not significantly affecting the overall quality of the image. Back is clean and neatly printed. The card's overall condition, compounded with the inherent rarity of the issue, makes this an important hobby find: SGC 70 EX+ ($3,000.00-$4,000.00 $4,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 983 1909-11 T-206 Walter Johnson. Hands at chest variation shows outstanding color and print quality, and modest corner wear. Piedmont back is darkly toned throughout. SGC 50 VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 984 1914 Polo Grounds Game complete card set with original box. Significant early game issue features actual player images on one side and interior images of the Polo Grounds on the backs. Group includes (54) cards representing (30) different players including Jackson, (4) Wagner, (2) Cobb, (3) Mathewson, Lajoie, (2) Speaker, (2) Plank and numerous other prominent HOF'ers of the era. SGC graded cards include: Jackson: 84 NM, Wagner: 80 EX-MT, Wagner: 86 NM+, Cobb: 80 EX-MT and Cobb: 84 NM. Balance of cards range from GD-NM, averaging EX-EX/MT. Accompanying original box shows some surface wear and water damage that has diminished the graphics on the cover. Original directions, scorecard and a few game pieces are included. Important set inclusive of one of the few career contemporary cards of Joe Jackson: Set: Range GD-NM, Box: GD ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $4,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 985 1910-11 M116 Sporting Life Ty Cobb. Pastel background variation has lt. corner wear and is centered slightly toward the bottom. The back is clean and perfectly printed: SGC 50 VG-EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 986 1909-11 T-206 Ty Cobb. Red portrait variation features strong eye appeal on front. Centered towards the bottom with no creases and light corner wear. Piedmont back is quite clean: SGC 50 EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 987 1909-11 T-206 Christy Mathewson. White cap variation shows light surface wear and even wear on all four corners. Sweet Caporal back: SGC 40 VG ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 988 1909-11 T-206 Christy Mathewson. Portrait variation features strong color and image quality. No visible surface faults but has even wear on all four corners. Sweet Caporal back is well centered and fairly clean: SGC 40 VG ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 989 Lot of (20) 1909-11 T-206 HOF'ers baseball tobacco cards. Group features twelve portraits including McGraw, Huggins, Collins, Chesbro, Clarke, Tinker, Joss, Jennings, Evers, Griffith, Marquard and Walsh. Others include McGinnity (2), Joss hands at chest, McGraw finger in air, Lajoie with bat, Young bare hand, Bender no trees, and Flick. All are Piedmont or Sweet Caporal backs except Joss (Old Mill). Group ranges FR-VG/EX, averaging GD-VG: Range FR-VG/EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 990 1909-11 T-206 Walter Johnson. Clean portrait variation with bold color, very light corner wear, and superb eye appeal for the grade. Sweet Caporal back is well centered with light toning at the top two corners from corner mounts. SGC 60 EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 991 Lot of (3) 1912 T-207 HOF'er baseball tobacco cards. Includes Rube Marquard: EX+, Joe Tinker: VG (sm. crease) and Frank Chance: GD-VG (back dam.). All have Recruit backs ($400.00-$500.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 992 1909-11 T-206 Tris Speaker. Well centered card exhibits very strong original color with light even corner wear. Sweet Caporal back has a couple of small spots of toning: SGC 50 EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 993 Lot of (41) 1909-11 T-206 baseball tobacco cards incl HOF'ers. Includes Chance (batting), Young (bare hand), Tinker (bat off), Tinker (hands on knees), Evers (Cubs, trimmed), Willis (throwing), McGraw (glove at hip), Jennings (port.), and Jennings (one hand). All backs are either Polar Bear or Piedmont w/ exception of 2 Sweet Cap.: Range PR to VG/EX, averaging VG ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 994 Lot of (11) 1909-11 T-206 HOF'er baseball tobacco cards. Includes Tinker hands on knees, Clarke with bat, Evers Chicago on shirt, Evers Cubs on shirt, Beckley, Lajoie portrait, Brown Cubs on shirt, Chance portrait, Wallace portrait and Chesbro. Fairly attractive group ranges GD-EX, averaging VG. Speaker: SGC 40 VG: Range GD-EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 995 1909-11 T-206 Walter Johnson. Portrait variation features strong eye appeal for the grade with outstanding color and printing, and moderate, even corner wear. Has a few faint surface wrinkles: SGC 30 GD ($500.00-$750.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 996 1909-11 T-206 Addie Joss (pitching). Front is nicely centered with even corner wear. Piedmont back is off center to the left. SGC 60 EX ($300.00-$400.00) $175.00
 
  997 No Lot $0 DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 998 Lot of (3) Ty Cobb tobacco cards w/ Polar Bear backs. 1909-11 T206 Cobb (red portrait): SGC 20 FR, 1909-11 T206 Cobb (bat off): SGC 20 FR, and 1911 T205 gold border Cobb: SGC 20 FR. All cards have Polar Bear brand backs ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,400.00
 
  999 WITHDRAWN (See lot 994) DNS
 
  1000 No Lot $0 DNS
 
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