Back Lot Number: 1097  
     

Lot 1097
 
Description: Addie Joss Day photograph from Walter Johnson's personal collection. Sepia tone image of Gabby Street, Frank Baker, Walter Johnson, and Joe Wood relaxing in the All-Stars dugout during the July 24, 1911 Addie Joss Day benefit game played in Cleveland. Candid image features vintage handwritten identifications by Walter Johnson himself (excluding himself). Photo measures 4 3/4"x6 1/2" with fairly heavy creasing and some staining on back retaining nice image clarity. One of only a handful of original images taken of the game extant. Includes letter of provenance from Johnson's grandson Henry Thomas: GD-VG
Sold For: $1,200.00

 
Estimated Price: ($600.00-$800.00)  
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