Back Lot Number: 640  
     

Lot 640
 
Description: Fine April 21, 1909 Opening Day panoramic photograph. Great image of the Boston Red Sox and the Phila. Athletics lined up on the field in Boston before the Opening game of the 1909 season. Players incl. Bender, Plank, Baker, Collins, and Speaker; appropriate to the era a marching band is positioned between the two teams with instruments at the ready. Huge 10”x 70” size matted and framed ranks as one of the largest we’ve handled and is only the second example of this image that we’ve encountered. Marked Falk photo., Boston at lower rt.; clean overall condition with the exception of a small 3” tear at far left border and a 9” repaired tear at far rt. border neither of which affect the central image or the integrity of the photo: EX-EX/MT (With note to tears)
Sold For: $13,000.00

 
Estimated Price: $6,000.00-$8,000.00  
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