Back Lot Number: 961  
     

Lot 961
 
Description: Scarce Philadelphia Giants team photograph c.1903. Sepia tone image of the team posed outdoors seated and standing incl. legendary Negro League figure Sol White. Other players include John Nelson, William Bell, and Kid Carter, 6”x8” with chip at lower. left corner, small tear at left border, and is mounted on period scrapbook paper. Retains original clarity with good contrast. The Phila. Giants evolved into one of the early Negro League powerhouses with Sol White luring Rube Foster to the Giants in 1904. Team images from this era are extremely difficult: VG (With note to chip)
Sold For: $800.00

 
Estimated Price: $1,300.00-$1,600.00  
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