Completed Live Auctions

 
Back Items For The Auction of October 25th and 26th, 2003  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 501 Superb Ty Cobb game used baseball bat c. 1923-25. Beautiful uncracked 34 1/4" Louisville Slugger 125 model bat with bold original manufacturer and facsimile autograph stampings. Bat retains a fantastically rare original surface with scored handle and wear characteristics original to the period of usage to the degree that you can smell the residue from the Ban Johnson baseballs that were scattered throughout the playing field by this piece of treasured lumber. Bat originated from the Harry Evans collection and retains the original Evans baseball shaped tag which reads "Bat Used By Ty Cobb". Based on provenance, condition, and rarity of documented Cobb game bats the offered example is certainly among the finest extant. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($40,000.00-$60,000.00) $46,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 502 Reggie Jackson professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat used late in Jackson's career as a California Angel measures 34 1/2" long with model J93 stamped on barrel end and faded "44" written on knob end. Bat shows good usage wear incl. ball marks and stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 503 Mike Schmidt professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat used in Schmidt's final years with the Phillies measures 35" long with model P89 stamped on barrel end. Shows light usage wear with several ball marks and stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($700.00-$900.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 504 Ryne Sandberg professional model baseball bat c.1983-85. L.Slugger 125 model bat with model B267 stamped on barrel end along with Sandberg fasc. signature. Measures 34" long with very light if any game usage wear. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 505 Cal Ripken Jr. professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat with P72 stamped on barrel end and "8" written in black marker on knob end. Bat measures 35" long with light usage wear incl. ball marks and stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 506 Wade Boggs professional model baseball bat c.1986-89. L.Slugger 125 model bat with C235 stamped on barrel end and "26" written in black marker on knob end. Bat measures 34" long with light (if any) usage wear. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 507 Eddie Murray professional model baseball bat c.1985. L.Slugger 125 model bat with R161 stamped on barrel end and "44" written in black marker on knob end. Murray wore #33 during the era in which this bat was used so it is possible that another player used this bat instead of or in addition to Murray. Bat measures 35 1/2" long with light usage wear incl. a few stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 508 Rare Willie Stargell 1979 World Series professional model baseball bat. Deep brown L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with "8" written in black marker on knob end. Retains bold original stampings incl. "Willie Stargell 1979 World Series" on barrel end. Bat shows some usage wear incl. handle and barrel wear. Stargell simply owned the 1979 Series with seven extra base hits and seven RBI's winning both the Series and its' MVP award. Very rare bat from the pinnacle of Stargell's HOF career. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 509 Jim Kaat professional model baseball bat c.1983. L.Slugger 125 model bat with S207 stamped on barrel end. Measures 35" long with minimal (if any) usage wear. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 510 Bobby Murcer professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. Desirable rookie era bat with phenomenal usage wear measures 35" long and has K55 stamped on knob end. Handle retains vintage handle grip (Murcer was noted to use these) with bat having great overall usage wear incl. handle crack and pine tar residue. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 511 Rare Thurman Munson professional model baseball bat c.1973-75. L.Slugger 125 model bat with fasc. signature on barrel and S44 stamped on knob end. Vintage "15" written on both knob and barrel ends, bat measures 34 3/4" with good usage wear incl. pine tar residue and ball marks. Fine early career example from a tragic and legendary Yankee player. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 512 Curt Flood professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long with W222 stamped on knob end. Bat shows no usage wear, Flood was a fine player whose free agency case changed the history and future of Major League Baseball. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 513 Bill White professional model baseball bat c. 1961-63. Adirondack model 302 bat with 94A stamped on knob end alongside "14" in black marker. Bat shows good usage wear incl. handle crack, White was a fine player for 13 years primarily with the Cardinals. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 514 Dave Johnson professional model baseball bat c.1969-72. L.Slugger 125 model bat with B267 stamped on knob end alongside "15" written in black marker. Bat measures 34" long with good usage wear incl. pine tar residue and handle crack. Johnson played second base for the Orioles later gaining fame as the manager of the 1986 World Champion Mets. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($250.00-$350.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 515 Tommy Davis professional model baseball bat c.1961-64. Desirable player bat from the height of the Dodgers' dominance in the 1960's, L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35 1/2" long with H4 stamped on knob end alongside "12" written in black marker. Bat shows good usage wear incl. handle crack and several stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 516 Harold Baines professional model baseball bat c.1980's. Cooper model C2716 black bat with vintage "3" written on knob end. Bat shows excellent usage wear with heavy pine tar residue and splintering on barrel end. Baines is a very solid HOF possibility ranking in numerous offensive career categories. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 517 Boog Powell professional model baseball bat c. 1965-68. L.Slugger 125 model bat measuring 35" long with o16 stamped on knob end. Bat has notably strong stampings and shows good usage wear incl. ball markings. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 518 Rocky Colavito professional model baseball bat c.1965-68. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with K55 stamped on knob end. Bat shows no usage wear remaining in near original condition. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: NM ($400.00-$500.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 519 Fine Pete Rose professional model baseball bat c. 1973-75. L.Slugger 125 model bat measuring 34 3/4" long and having S222 stamped on knob end. "14" written in period black marker on both ends of bat, shows nice usage wear incl. ball marks and stitching impressions. Bat is signed in period signature style by Rose, super example from the Bid Red Machine era in the prime of Rose's career. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll (bat) and PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (auto.): EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 520 Ron Santo professional model baseball bat c. 1965-68. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long with S2 stamped on knob end. Bat shows no usage wear remaining in near original condition. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $950.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 521 Scarce Mickey Mantle professional model baseball bat c.1961-67. Very desirable and rare Adirondack model 302 bat with 113A stamped on knob end. Measures 35" long with "Mantle" in block lettering on barrel end. Bat exhibits great overall usage wear incl. handle tape, handle crack, and barrel wear. Mantle game used bats are becoming exceedingly rare with fresh examples at a high premium. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($15,000.00-$20,000.00) $10,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 522 Rare Roger Maris professional model baseball bat c. 1961-64. L.Slugger 125 model bat from the defining era in Maris' career during which he eclipsed Babe Ruth's hallowed record of 60 home runs in a season. Bat measures 35" long with A92 stamped on knob end along with a period "9" written in black marker. Bat shows excellent usage wear incl. repaired handle crack and barrel wear. In addition there is a vintage small "1" on knob end which could indicate 1961 as he ordered and used this model of bat in 1961 including the 61st home run. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 523 Al Dark professional model baseball bat c.1958-60. Adirondack model 302 bat with fasc. signature on barrel and 129X stamped on knob end along with "11" written on black marker on knob end. Bat has some deadwood on back and some light enhancement to the black "Flexible Whip Action" lettering. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 524 Del Crandall professional model baseball bat c.1950-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat with R43 stamped on knob end. "Crandall" block letter stamping on barrel, shows heavy usage wear incl. repaired handle crack and sliver of wood missing from back of barrel. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: GD-VG ($150.00-$250.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 525 Frank Thomas professional model baseball bat c. 1950-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat measuring 34 1/2" long with D2 stamped on knob end along with "15" written in black marker. Bat shows light usage wear and is uncracked, retains vintage handwritten label that reads, "Compliments of Frank Thomas Pittsburgh Pirtaes 1958". Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($750.00-$950.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 526 Vic Power professional model baseball bat c. 1950-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat with K55 stamped on knob end and "10" written in black marker. Bat shows good usage wear incl. taped handle grip, handle crack, and ball marks. Retains a 1956 Topps baseball card of Power that was affixed to barrel of bat (removable if desired). Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 527 Joe DiMaggio professional model coaches baseball bat c.1960-64. L.Slugger 125 model bat with D29L stamped on knob end, DiMaggio fasc. signature stamped on barrel remains very strong. Bat measures 35 3/4" long and weighs 35.6 ounces. Exhibits nice usage wear incl. several defined ball marks and stitching impressions. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 528 Lot of four-(4) professional model baseball bats to include: Vern Stephens L.Slugger 125 model bat c. 1943-49: EX-MT, Zinn Beck L.Slugger 125 model bat c.1950-60 (Beck played from 1913-1918, signed by Beck as being his last bat. Most likely made as some sort of commemorative or Old Timers): VG-EX, Bert Haas L.Slugger 125 model bat c.1943-49: EX, and Tony "Chick" Cucinello professional model fungo bat c. 1950-60 (auto.): EX. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll. ($350.00-$550.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 529 Del Ennis professional model baseball bat c. 1944-49. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 35" long with O92 stamped on knob end. Bat shows good usage wear incl. ball marks and area of deadwood on back of barrel. Desirable rookie era bat from a popular Phil. Phillies player who was on the 1950 Whiz Kids team. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 530 Ted Kluszewski professional model baseball bat c. 1950-60. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 36" long with U1 stamped on knob end along with "24" in black ink. Bat shows tremendous usage wear incl. handle crack and numerous ball marks. "Big Klu" is regarded as one the finest sluggers from his playing era with great demand for his game used materials. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 531 Ferris Fain 1952 All-Star game professional model baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34" long with K75 stamped on knob end. Bat shows little if any usage wear, issued for game played at Philadelphia. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 532 Bobby Shantz 1952 All-Star game professional model baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 32" long with H117 stamped on knob end. Bat shows light (if any) usage wear and was issued for game played in Philadelphia that was shortened by rain. Shantz performed admirably in a losing cause by striking out the side in the fifth inning and although the AL lost the game Shantz went on to win the 1952 AL MVP award. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll and retains original tag from the Harry Evans collection: EX-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 533 Pee Wee Reese 1975 Old Timers Day professional model baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat with R43 stamped on knob end and "1" written in vintage black marker. Bat is titled and dated on barrel as being used in an Old Timers Day game at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 2, 1975. Shows good usage wear for Old Timers game bat incl. a few ball marks. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($600.00-$800.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 534 Fine Stan Musial professional model baseball bat c. 1961-64. L.Slugger 125 model bat measures 34 1/2" long with M159 stamped on knob end along with "6" written in period black marker. Barrel of bat has "Musial Model" in block letters and shows good usage wear incl. handle crack and several ball marks. Written in period black ink on barrel is notation, "Bat Used by Musial to Break Record at Forbes Field" which is unclear to the bat history. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: EX ($5,000.00-$7,000.00) $3,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 535 Johnny Rizzo professional model baseball bat c.1938-42. Vintage L.Slugger 125 model bat with fasc. auto. stamping on barrel end, measures 35" long with good usage wear incl. handle crack. Includes LOA from David Bushing/Dan Knoll: VG-EX ($200.00-$300.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 536 1951 New York Giants scrapbook. Hand assembled 6"x8" vintage scrapbook chronicling the Giants 'miracle' season of 1951 which culminated in the NL pennant after Bobby Thomson's dramatic home run. Features literally hundreds of period articles and photos relating to the Giants 1951 season: VG-EX ($350.00-$450.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 537 1951 New York Giants NL Champions pennant. Rare full size pennant featuring Polo Grounds game scene at left and team name at right: EX-MT ($350.00-$550.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 538 Lot of three-(3) Phila. Athletics related scrapbooks. Includes 1901-04 scrapbook featuring numerous pages of period news articles and photographs such as Waddell, Plank, and 1903 Opening Day: VG-EX; Reach scorebook c.1914 including several scored games from the 1914 World Series with Phila. A's vs. Bost. Braves: EX; and Reach scorebook c.1928 featuring several scored A's games incl. vs. Yankees w/Ruth and Gehrig: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 539 Lot of two-(2) vintage baseball scorebooks with relation to Pittsburgh Pirates c.1908-1914. Includes Spalding oversized (9"x11") hard cover scorebook with numerous Pirates games from 1908 season incl. Honus Wagner in lineups: EX and Spalding oversized (9"x11") hard cover scorebook with numerous Pirate games from 1913-14 season incl. Honus Wagner in lineup: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 540 1895 Pittsburgh Pirates related scorebook. Spalding hard cover horizontal scorebook featuring scored games from the 1895 season. Includes various opponents with star players such as New York and Cincinnati. Has tape reinforcement on spine and some general age wear, interior remains clean: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 541 1910 "Line Drives at the Pittsburgh Pirates" souvenir book. Large 9"x12" yearbook style publication featuring full page player caricatures incl. Honus Wagner on interior. Clean overall with only some light toning to spine: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 542 Rare 1901 Pittsburgh Pirates team cabinet photograph. Studio portrait of the 1901 Pirates posed in three rows and identified around the edge of mount in pencil. Players include Chesbro, Clarke, Davis, Phillippe, and a young Honus Wagner. Image measures 4"x5 1/4" on its' original mount which is identified on bottom, "Pittsburg Base Ball Club Pennant Winners, National League, 1901". Very clean overall with only very minor age toning to the mount: EX-MT ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 543 1904 "Husky Hans" baseball sheet music. Period sheet music dedicated to Honus Wagner with a full body photo of Wagner on front cover: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 544 Period baseball with notations regarding Honus Wagner c.1904. Well used and toned high quality baseball that appears to be of official National League quality having several period fountain pen notations regarding Wagner. Notations include "Hans Wagner", "1904", and "July 1904". Ball is believed to have been hit for a home run by Wagner which would certainly be significant in that it would be one of four balls that Wagner hit for home runs in 1904: VG ($750.00-$1,250.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 545 Lot of two-(2) Phila. Athletics player photographs by George Burke c.1930. Fine pair of original 8"x10" sepia tone images incl. Jimmie Foxx and Al Simmons. Each is stamped by Burke on reverse, beautiful overall condition with superb contrast: EX-MT ($750.00-$1,250.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 546 Fine Lou Gehrig original photograph by George Burke c.1930. Desirable 8"x10" sepia tone image of the Iron Horse at bat displaying all of the classic Burke photographic elements with attention to detail. This image is regarded by many to be one of the finest Gehrig game action photographs ever taken and rarely does a vintage 8"x10" print come into the marketplace. Stamped on back by Burke, wonderful period piece of photographic art: NM ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 547 Fine Babe Ruth original photograph by George Burke c.1930. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth batting taken from ground level. Exhibits strong clarity and contrast with Burke stampings on reverse: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $2,100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 548 Large format photograph of Babe Ruth c.1930's. Uncommonly large 13"x17" sepia tone image of Ruth in Yankee uniform playing a tuba on the field. Photo has a few border tears and some general light wear, "Babe Ruth" lettering has been applied to lower right corner: VG-EX ($400.00-$600.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 549 Fine Babe Ruth photographic display piece c.1920's. Attractive mounted photographic image of Ruth batting in Yankee pinstriped home uniform with hand tinted background. Large image measures 11"x14" on its' original mount which measures 16"x20". Back of mount has a few very small Cuban newspaper fragments possibly suggesting this was the original photographic art for a period newspaper or periodical cover in Cuba. Handsome and unique Babe Ruth related display piece: EX ($1,500.00-$2,500.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 550 Unique Babe Ruth mosaic display piece c.1950-60's. Incredible work of art by artist Aaron "Goldie" Goldmark who worked from the 1950's until shortly before his passing in 1977. Offered is a handcrafted mosaic depicting an alluring rendering of Babe Ruth standing with a bat in Yankee Stadium. Background scenery is equally impressive including fans in stands and building visible beyond the outfield wall in amazing detail given the medium and materials utilized. Overall size is a stunning 21"x37" with a few very minor areas of chipping to the tile pieces. Truly a one of kind Ruth piece with various areas of appeal: EX ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 551 Important Babe Ruth steamer trunk c.1920-30's. On occasion a vintage sports related artifact becomes available for public purchase with the surety that it will in fact be a unique and one time opportunity to acquire such a piece. The offered item is nothing less then a prime exemplar of this occurrence. The trunk itself is of the finest quality for the era made by Hartmann Co. with green painted body having yellow pinstriping detail and white leather appointments. Interior features lift lid top with cushioned ceiling which conceals a six drawer arrangement on one side and hanging garment area on the other side retaining an original wooden hanger. Overall size of the trunk is 40" tall, 22" wide, and 22" deep when closed. One of the most fascinating and important aspects of the trunk is the presence of several period travel labels primarily located on top panel to include: Canadian Pacific personal information label with "Ruth" last name autograph in period fountain pen (remainder of label has losses), Seaview Hotel label (Singapore), New Grand label (Yokohama, Japan), Kyoto Hotel label (Japan), and Soeravai/Catco Bagge Service label. Some of the aforementioned labels have damage or losses but all are clearly identifiable. The majority of these were obtained when the trunk accompanied Ruth during the 1934 U.S. All-Stars Tour of Japan. The history of the trunk is a story of Ruthian proportions, the trunk was originally left at Babe Ruth's residence at 110 Riverside Dr. in the Bronx, NY. When the Ruth family vacated the property the trunk apparently became the property of the real estate company which transacted the sale of the home. The trunk was among other items removed by the real estate company to a garage in Stony Brook, NY where it remained for several years. A Stony Brook area individual came upon the trunk at, you guessed it, a garage sale where he was about to leave but inquired, "Do you have any sports related items?" mostly on behalf of his brother who was a huge sports fan. The response was, "Nothing like that, just an old trunk that used to belong to Babe Ruth." Although skeptical, the gentleman contacted his brother who immediately came to the house and purchased the trunk from the homeowner. Since that time the trunk for the most part has resided in the Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore, MD where it has displayed as a focal part of the exhibit. In addition to the obvious identification on the trunk itself it has been authenticated through several photographs showing Ruth with baseball equipment housed in the trunk. In addition, Babe Ruth's daughter Julia Ruth Stevens upon viewing the trunk at the Ruth Museum confirmed that it in fact was her father's travelling trunk used for sporting equipment and personal effects including Ruth's trademark cigars. The trunk remains in remarkable original condition with some typical age and usage wear to the side panels of exterior and some rusting to the locks and joints. On the interior is a single key locked door panel that at present remains locked. According to the owner who first sold the trunk that door has been locked from the point it was removed from the Ruth home until its' sale to date which will be verified in a letter of provenance from the current owner. Although the current owner had intended to unlock the door at some point it is his wish to sell the trunk with the door locked leaving the possibility of a pinstriped surprise on the inside. The offered lot must be considered among the finest Babe Ruth related pieces to become available to the collecting public and would compliment the most advanced collection at any level. Includes letter of provenance from the current owner, photographs (incl. enlarged poster size mounted image) with relation to Ruth and the trunk, and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographed label): EX (Estimate Upon Request) $47,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 551a Fine Brooklyn Dodgers equipment trunk c.1940-50's. Stuuning blue and red painted steamer trunk with "Brooklyn Base Ball Club: stenciled in white on end panles and "Dodgers" on top of lid. Trunk shows appropriate age wear incl. some general abrasions. One of the most visually appealing Dodger related pieces to come into the hobby and certainly would fit into any baseball collection of quality: EX ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $16,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 552 Lot of eleven-(11) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player contracts c.1930's. Includes M.Freibisch (signed by player and W.Beaumont), A.Veltman (signed by player and W.Beaumont), E.Dudley (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), L.Nonnenkamp (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), G.Trapp (signed by player and W.Beaumont), W.Harris (signed by player and W.Beaumont), W.Harris (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), F.Young (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), W.Brenzel (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), H.Smith (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), and R.Berkofer (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler). Clean overall condition with signatures ranging from 7-9 out of 10. Nice breakdown value with several NL President John Heydler signatures (Three are secr.). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 553 Lot of ten-(10) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player contracts c.1930's.Includes L.Nonnenkamp (signed by player and W. Beaumont), W.Brubaker (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), C.Wood (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), W.Brenzel (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), L.Chagnon (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), L.Chagnon (signed by player and W.Beaumont), L.Dixon (signed by player W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), J.Crandall (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), G.Hartley (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler), and D.Barbee (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and John Heydler). Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10, nice breakdown value with several NL President John Heydler signatures (One is secretarial). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($800.00-$1,200.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 554 Lot of ten-(10) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player contracts c.1930's. Includes J.Crandall (signed by player and W. Beaumont), F.Schulte (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), M.Duke (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), C.Struss (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), J.Tising (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), E.Browne (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), J.Hauser (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), R.Birkofer (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), E.Brown (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick), and R.Bauers (signed by player, W.Beaumont, and Ford Frick). Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10, nice breakdown value with (3) signed by NL President Ford Frick (Seven are secr. signed). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($800.00-$1,200.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 555 Lot of ten-(10) vintage Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player contracts c.1930's. Includes G.Spencer (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), H.Groisklos (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), J.Mosolf (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), G.Grant (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), A.Dugas (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), E.Brame (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), H.Finney (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and J.Heydler), B.Sankey (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler), C.Taylor (signed by player and Barney Dreyfuss), and A.Piet (signed by player, B.Dreyfuss, and John Heydler). Signatures range from 7-9 out of 10, nice breakdown value with numerous Dreyfuss and Heydler signatures. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($900.00-$1,200.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 556 Connie Mack framed display piece. Matted and framed display featuring an 8"x10" studio portrait of Mack signed by photographer H.M.Wagner and Connie Mack auto. cut signature. Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 557 Chief Bender framed display piece. Matted and framed display including a large black ink signature of Bender matted with repro. photo of Bender in A's uniform. Signed "Chief C.A. Bender" rating 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 558 Honus Wagner auto. photograph c.1917. Beautiful sepia tone 8"x10" image of Wagner standing in full Pirates uniform signed at bottom left, "With Best Wishes to H.D. Evans from J.Honus Wagner". in blue ink. One of the finest Wagner signed images that we have handled. Signature rates 7 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-EX/MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 559 Scarce 1929 Philadelphia Athletics presentational autographed photo album. Studio portrait album professionally assembled by photographer H. Madonna Wagner featuring (25) 5"x8" studio portraits of the World Champion A's autographed by the respective player. Players include Foxx, Grove, Cochrane, Mack (Mgr.), Simmons, and Collins. All signatures are in either black or blue fountain pen ranging from 8-10 out of 10. The offered album represents one of only a few that have surfaced throughout the years and remains in superb overall condition. Historic signed photograph group with excellent breakdown value if so desired. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($7,000.00-$9,000.00) $9,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 560 Vintage sports autograph album c.1930-50's. Period 4 1/2"x 6 1/2" autograph album with (46) signatures incl. Greenberg, Mack, Cochrane, Hartnett, T.Shibe, and Gehringer. Album also contains a few non baseball autographs such as Pop Warner, Jack Pearl, and Ripley (Robert Ripley of Ripley's Believe it or Not". Signatures range from 6-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 561 Jackie Robinson Confidential 1957 Signed Letter (TLS) Critical of Walt Alston. This is undoubtedly one of the most interesting Jackie Robinson letters to be sold publicly, not by virtue of its length, but rather its content. In 1957, Mal Mallette, a former Brooklyn Dodgers teammate of Jackie Robinson in 1950 and a Montreal Royal (Dodgers farm team) under Manager Walt Alston in 1951 and 1952, was writing a profile of Alston for the Saturday Evening Post. He wrote to Jackie Robinson and asked to interview him for the article. In the offered letter on Chock Full o' Nuts stationery, dated May 1, 1957, Robinson tactfully declines Mallette's request, stating poignantly with respect to Alston: "I have a great deal of respect for him as a man and would much prefer leaving it at that. I am sure you understand why I donÆt want to get involved as I couldn't say too many nice things about him as a manager." Robinson continues: "I hope you will keep this confidential . . . ." A unique glimpse into Robinson's personal (and previously unknown) feelings about his last manager, who led the Dodgers to their first three World Championships (and of course Brooklyn's only one) and ultimately joined Robinson in the Hall of Fame. Accompanied by a letter of provenance and authenticity signed by Mallette. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J. Spence-S. Grad. ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $2,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 562 1936 St. Louis Cardinals team auto. sheet. Unlined 7 1/2"x9 1/2" sheet of paper dated April 24, 1936 and signed by (24) members of the 1936 Cardinals. Players include D.Dean, Frisch, P.Dean, Haines, Mize, Medwick, Martin, and Durocher. All signatures are signed in beautiful black fountain pen and range from 8-10 out of 10. Interesting Gas House gang related piece in top condition. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($600.00-$800.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 563 Ty Cobb auto. photograph. Photographic composite image of Cobb commemorating his sportsmanship from the Imperial Assistant of the AADNMS Masons group. Black and white image measures 8"x10" with a huge green ink signature, "Ty Cobb 1/6/56" at bottom right. Photo has some surface wrinkling, signature is very strong rating 9 out of 10. Matted and framed, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 564 Canadian American League team auto. baseball with rare Hal Chase autograph. Off white Wilson Canadian-American League baseball signed by (14) players including Hal Chase. Chase is infamous for both the quality of his play and the scandals that he was involved with during his career. Signature rates 7/8 out of 10, very rare autograph as Chase died in 1947 with this being the first Chase signature on a baseball that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 565 Babe Ruth auto. baseball bat c.1933. Louisville Slugger model 40BR signed in black fountain pen by Babe Ruth. Bat measures 35" long retaining strong trademark and fasc. auto. stampings. A three inch area to the right of the trademark was sanded down to allow Ruth to sign, signature has some age fading but remains legible rating 3-5 out of 10. This style of bat generally was awarded as contest prizes in the 1930's. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 566 Babe Ruth and Frank Baker autographed baseball c.1921. Cream color J.C. O'Toole International League baseball signed on side panel, "J.Frank Baker" and on another side panel, "Babe Ruth 59HR". Ball has a few areas on toning but remains fairly clean overall with Baker rating 6 out of 10 and Ruth 8 out of 10. According to family history this ball was obtained in 1921 after the World Series as Baker and Ruth were travelling back to Maryland where Baker resided and Ruth had family and friends. The two players were in a tavern and signed the offered baseball including Ruth's incredible notation of "59HR" regarding his record setting total of 59 home runs in the 1921 season. This is one of the only Ruth signed baseballs known to exist with a home run season total notation in his hand. Obtained by a veteran hobbyist in the 1980's and is accompanied by a letter of provenance along with LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. Interesting combination baseball with the dead ball and lively league home run kings: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $9,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 567 Significant 1923 Babe Ruth single signature baseball. Clear coated an lightly toned red and blue stitched "Official League Ball" from a Nassau St., NY Sporting Goods store signed on side panel, "New Yankee Stadium Feb. 14-23 "Babe" Ruth". Salutation and signature range from 4-7 out of 10 with a few areas of fading. According to family history Babe Ruth was staying in New York at a hotel (we have confirmed through research that Ruth was at the Ansonia Hotel in New York) and was asked to come down to the newly built Yankee Stadium by construction workers who were completing work on the new stadium that Ruth had a great part in inspiring. While at the stadium Ruth was hitting a few baseballs and it is believed that the offered ball was hit for a home run into the right field stands. The ball was retrieved by one of the workers who then had Ruth sign the ball. Dating and signature style are all consistent with the family history and Ruth was in New York for some medical attention to a finger and left the Ansonia Hotel on February 15th. In addition the ball clearly has several heavy marks from impact along with several abrasions from contact. Aside from the significance of the Yankee Stadium reference in Ruth's hand it is very possible that this was in fact the first home run ball ever hit in Yankee Stadium (even though unofficial) and almost certainly the first baseball that Ruth ever autographed in the great Yankee ballpark. Includes letter of provenance from Joel Platt and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG-EX (Estimate Upon Request) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 568 Connie Mack framed display piece. Matted and framed display featuring an 8"x10" studio portrait of Mack signed by photographer H.M.Wagner and Connie Mack auto. cut signature. Signature rates 9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 569 Fine collection of 1939 Baseball Centennial auto. First Day Cover envelopes. Total of (30) signed envelopes all with the 1939 Centennial postage stamp postmarked June 12, 1939 in Cooperstown,NY. Several of the envelopes were laminated for protection in the period, an (L) will be typed after the player name if they have been laminated. Players include Ruth (L), Johnson (L), Mack(L), Maris (signed on front and back)(L), Spahn (L), McCarthy (L), Rizzuto (L), Berra (L), Cochrane (L), Hubbell (L), Williams (L), Koufax (L), Gehringer (L), Musial (stamped) (L), B.Wamby (L), E.Smith (L), W.Moore (L), Wills (L), Feller (L), Mack, and (10) misc. multi-signed envelopes mostly from Minor League teams. Majority of the signatures remain very dark and bold ranging from 7-10 out of 10. Ruth, Johnson, and Mack all have hand addressed their envelopes along with the fact that they were part of the original HOF inductee class. Very fine group with strong breakdown potential, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM/MT ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) $3,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 570 June 12, 1939 Baseball HOF Induction program auto. by several players incl. Babe Ruth. Desirable 1939 baseball centennial themed program signed in pencil on back cover by (12) players incl. Ruth, Grove, Ott, Hubbell, Dean, Greenberg, and Johnson. Signatures range from 6-8 out of 10, issued at the induction ceremonies in Cooperstown for game played between the "Wagners" and the "Collins" All-Stars. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 571 Superb Lou Gehrig auto. photograph c.1930. Sepia tone 8"x10" image of Gehrig smiling in Yankee home pinstripe uniform signed "Lou Gehrig" in black ink across his chest. Signature is notably bold for Gehrig's hand rating a 9 out of 10 with no breaks or areas of fading. Lou Gehrig signed images of quality are becoming exceedingly rare with this being one the finest that we have handled. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $7,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 572 Vintage baseball autograph album c.1920-30's. Well traveled period 3 1/2"x6" autograph album containing approx. (220) autographs with players incl. Ruth, Gehrig, Traynor, Foxx, Grove, Cochrane, Lazzeri, Pennock, McCarthy, Rice, Cronin, Cuyler, and Combs. All but a few signatures are in pencil ranging from 6-9 out of 10, Ruth signature is in pencil and rates 8 while Gehrig is in very bold fountain pen rating 9/10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $3,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 573 Pair of vintage baseball autograph albums c.1930-40's. Single owner pair of period auto. books signed by over (50) players in ink to include Gehrig, Foxx, Cochrane, P.Martin, D.Walker, McKechnie, DiMaggio (great vintage example), and Cuyler. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10 many of which could be easily separated for singular display, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 574 Lot of one hundred and eighty-(180) auto. 1939 Baseball Centennial postage stamps. Incredible grouping assembled in the period with each stamp having been carefully mounted on small cream color backings and the respective players signed in the bottom margin. Players include Foxx, Hornsby, Lazzeri, Speaker, Dean, Klein, Grove, Greenberg, Clarke, Vaughan, Rickey, and Hartnett. In addition to numerous HOF'ers there are many obscure and desirable baseball figures from the 1930-40's. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX/MT-NM ($5,000.00-$7,500.00) $5,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 575 1969 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Near white Giles NL ball signed by (27) members of the World Champion Mets incl. Hodges, Seaver, Berra, Grote, and Koosman (no Ryan). Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10: Range VG-EX/MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 576 Vintage Sports and Celebrity autograph framed display piece c.1920-30's. Large 22"x40" matted and framed display featuring (40) autograph cut signatures from various sports stars and figures of celebrity from the period. Sigantures include Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth (secretarial), Knute Rockne, Jas. Corbett, Herbert Hoover, Wm. Taft, Eddie Arcaro, Amos Stagg, Jack Dempsey, Primo Carnera, Tris Speaker, and Joe DiMaggio. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, interesting display piece with excellent breakdown value as well. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 577 New York Yankees auto. framed display piece c.1936-39. Large matted and framed display featuring a 6"x10" team auto. sheet with (25) black ink signatures of Yankee players incl. DiMaggio, Ruffing, Keller, Gordon, and a few clubhouse signatures incl. Gehrig, Gomez, McCarthy, Hadley, and Pearson. Matted above the team sheet is a beautiful Lou Gehrig auto. piece of paper signed, "Best Wishes George Lou Gehrig". Signatures range from 8-10 out of 10, both auto. pieces are matted and framed with a reproduction 1938 Yankee team photo. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($1,750.00-$2,500.00) $2,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 578 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig framed display piece. Large 30"x40" matted and framed display featuring a fine Babe Ruth 8"x10" auto. photograph picturing Ruth standing with bat signed, "Best Wishes to H.D. Evans from Babe Ruth". Signature rates 8 out of 10 with photo exhibiting superb clarity and contrast: EX-MT. Montage also includes a vintage 8"x10" sepia tone photo of Lou Gehrig posed in 1939 Yankees home uniform and signed, "I know Lou would want you to have this. Eleanor Gehrig". Timeless photo showing Gehrig before his fatal disease consumed his steadfast athletic body: EX-MT. Remainder of the display consists of four reproduction 8"x10" photos relating to Ruth or Gehrig. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $3,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 579 The Sports Immortals "Champions" autograph collection. Huge oversized 19"x23" album which houses a unique assemblage of baseball autographed pieces mounted on period black portfolio size pages with various statistics printed on mount in white regarding their specific accomplishments. Group originates from the Harry Evans collection with photos having been precisely trimmed to player's form many of which are by noted photographers such as George Burke. Includes the following: Connie Mack auto. 8"x10" studio portrait, Babe Ruth 8"x10 photo with ink cut signature affixed to front, Elmer Flick auto. 8"x10" photo, Joe DiMaggio auto. 8"x10" photo (vintage), Honus Wagner 8"x10" photo with ink cut signature affixed to front, Jimmie Foxx auto. 8"x10" photo, J.Franklin Baker auto. 8"x10" photo, Jimmie Foxx auto. 8"x10" photo, Ty Cobb 8"x10" photo (untrimmed) mounted on page with Cobb auto. 1939 Centennial stamp, Hank Greenberg auto. 8"x10" photo, Al Simmons auto. 8"x10" photo, Lou Boudreau auto. 8"x10" photo, Joe Medwick auto. 8"x10" photo, Ernie Lombardi auto. 8"x10" photo, Johnny Mize auto. 8"x10" photo, Luke Appling auto. 8"x10" photo, Ted Williams auto. 8"x10" photo (superb image with vintage dated 1946 signature), Stan Musial auto. 8"x10" photo, Arky Vaughan auto. 8"x10" photo, George Stirnweiss fasc. stamped auto. 8"x10" photo, Mickey Vernon auto. 8"x10" photo, Pete Reiser auto. 8"x10" photo, Dixie Walker auto. 8"x10" photo, Chuck Klein 8"x10" photo mounted with Klein auto. 1939 Centennial stamp, Phil Cavaretta auto. 8"x10" photo, Richie Ashburn auto. 8"x10" photo, Norm Cash auto. 8"x10" photo, George Case auto. 8"x10" photo, Stan Musial auto. 8"x10" auto. photo, Mort Cooper auto. 8"x10" photo, Frank Robinson auto. 8"x10" photo, Lou Gehrig unsigned 8"x10" photo, Del Ennis auto. 8"x10" photo, Jim Konstanty auto. 8"x10" photo, and Rod Carew auto. 8"x10" photo. The quality of this lot lies not only in the autograph rarity and value but more importantly in the manner that it was assembled. Each photograph is of the highest quality, the images were then cut to player form with the precision of a surgeon, and then finally mounted near flawlessly (and removable) into the album on black pages for contrasting visual impact. Few single owner autograph collections of this caliber and medium and have been offered to date. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 580 Alexander Joy Cartwright handwritten letter. Dated December 21, 1865 letter written to his brother Benjamin in New York, the offered letter is a copy of the original which was mailed to Benjamin Cartwright with one of the two pages having been copied onto Benjamin's own business stationary. Content relates to the Cartwright's father's estate granting Benjamin approval to "act for me" regarding Alexander's interests. First page has some tears and is very frail, second page with the Cartwright "signature" is fairly clean. Rare document relating to the true "Father" of American base ball: VG ($500.00-$750.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 581 Abner Doubleday framed display piece. Matted and framed relating to the man long credited (and later proved false) to have been the founder of American baseball. Features a Sept 27, 1890 handwritten letter from Doubleday to Col. John Nicholson regarding an invitation to reception signed, "Yours Very Truly Abner Doubleday". In addition to his baseball notoriety Doubleday served in the Civil War in various campaigns. Display measures 16"x18" with a repro. photo of the Doubleday baseball at the HOF in Cooperstown. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 582 "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 18"x24" matted and framed in gilt decorated frame, marked "Engraved in Aquatint" and "Copyright Sidney Z. Lucas". Very attractive display piece relating to the formative days of American baseball: EX ($750.00-$1,250.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 583 Chicago Cubs studio portrait attributed to James Sheckard c.1908. Striking oversized 12"x17" matte finish studio portrait of Sheckard in street clothes with his World Championship pendant around his neck. Features Wallinger, Chicago raised photographer's stamp at lower left and is signed in red by Wallinger at bottom right corner. Retains original Wallinger studio portfolio album: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 584 Joe Tinker's personal Chicago Cubs scrapbook c. 1908-1946. Period bound scrapbook which was personally kept by Tinker during his career and into his private life. Book is filled with period articles and photographs relating to Tinker's baseball career, Tinker's acting career in Vaudeville circuit, and his post baseball life including the amputation of his leg. Throughout the book there are several period notations but it is unclear as to whether they are in Tinker's hand. Includes letter of provenance from Tinker's daughter dated 1980: VG-EX ($800.00-$1,000.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 585 "A Yard of The National Game" Chicago Cubs team panoramic photograph c.1910. Printed photographic composite arrangement picturing a central stadium view surrounded by individual vignette player portraits. Players incl. Tinker, Evers, Chance, Brown, and Reulbach. Measures an impressive 15"x48" with a some minor edge chipping at bottom (not visible when matted) and retaining a clean central image: EX ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 586 Scarce 1907 Cincinnati Reds original photographic display piece by Carl Horner. Composite arrangement of the Reds players in classic Horner vignette formation incl. Huggins, Ganzel, Mowry, and Mason. Retains all of it's original hand painted intaglio decor on the mount along with several baseball equipment themed accessory details. Signed by Horner in black ink at lower right, 22"x25" in a period frame remaining in original condition with some light age toning and a moisture line running across the very bottom margin. These original Horner photographic composites are extraordinarily rare and seldom become available to the collecting public in comparison to the printed photographic team engravings (still very rare) made from pieces such as the offered display: EX ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $4,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 587 1910 Philadelphia Athletics photographic display piece. Rare mounted composite arrangement of Athletics related photographs taken at Spring Training in 1910 at Atlanta, GA. Images include Mack, Baker, Plank, and McInnis. Marked by photographer Jos. Pearce at bottom right, 13"x16" matted and framed: EX-MT. Also included is cut signature of Connie Mack which has been matted into the display: EX-MT. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autograph). ($800.00-$1,000.00) $1,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 588 1911 Phila. Athletics miniature decal baseball bat. Handmade 10" bat with pronounced graining having "World's Champions 1911" and "Baker's Home Run Bat" in gilt lettering on both sides of bat. On opposing sides of barrel end are circular decals of Connie Mack and another A's player both with hand painted details. Bat has some light age wear to decals otherwise remains clean: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 589 Scarce 1910 Philadelphia Athletics Imperial team photograph. Mounted large format image of the legendary World Champion 1910 Athletics posed in full home uniforms on the field. Imposing overall size of 16"x34" exhibits uncommon strong clarity for its' size relative to the era in which it was created. Players include Frank Baker, Chief Bender, Eddie Plank, Eddie Collins, Harry Davis, and their immortal manager Connie Mack who is seated in the center dressed in his usual dapper attire. The Athletics teams from the early part of the century were baseball's first true dynasty boasting numerous Hall of Fame players and several World Championships. The Athletics were among the first teams to create such large format photographic pieces with the offered example among the rarest of the early A's team images of size. This image is one of three known to exist all of which originated from direct player and team sources. Photo has some light toning at top edge and once had a larger mount which has been trimmed to the edge of the photo. Rare and important display piece relating to one of the greatest teams in baseball history: EX ($10,000.00-$15,000.00) $11,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 590 1925 World Series panoramic photograph. Sweeping black and white original image taken from a right field vantage point during the opening game of the 1925 World Series. Game was played at Forbes Field with the Pirates losing the first game to Walter Johnson and the Senators only to come back to take the series by a tally of four games to three. Huge 10"x53" framed image remains in near original condition with brilliant clarity and strong contrast. Marked Trinity Court Studios at lower right: NM ($4,000.00-$6,000.00) $5,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 591 1929 Philadelphia Athletics team panoramic photograph. Classic sepia tone image of the World Champions lined up in Shibe Park with players incl. Foxx, Grove, Simmons, Cochrane, Collins, Earnshaw, and manager Connie Mack. The image remains in near original condition with strong contrast and clarity. Photo size is 8"x29" in its' original mount with titling at bottom center, "American Baseball Club of Philadelphia World Champions 1929". This period mount is the first that we have encountered and is done in the manner of the early 1910's A's panoramic mounts. Many baseball historians rank the 1929 Athletics team as the best in baseball history ahead of even the 1927 NY Yankees: EX/MT-NM ($1,250.00-$1,750.00) $1,550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 592 Connie Mack auto. cut signature and uncut sheet of photographic cards. Includes 2"x4" Connie Mack auto. unlined card: NM and uncut sheet of (25) Connie Mack photographic cards (4"x5" overall size):EX ($200.00-$300.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 593 Lot of seven-(7) vintage photographs with relation to Connie Mack c.1930-40's. Includes two with Cardinals manager Gabby Street before the World Series, (2) 8"x10" sepia tone images of Mack with Latin American baseball relation, pair of wire photos with Connie and Roy Mack, and Connie Mack auto. 8"x10" photo taken on his 83rd birthday in 1946 (signature rates 6/7 out of 10). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 594 Lot of fourteen-(14) vintage Connie Mack related pieces to include: Typed letter to Mack signed by Phila. Mayor S.Davis Wilson, Illustrative photo of Gen. John M. Clark signed to Mack, C.Mack's 1937 Chiefs of Police member card, Connie Mack auto. "Baseball's Great" Exhibit card (sig. rates 6 out of 10), 1943 Phila. A's Schools' Salvage Day tag, and several Mack related publications such as 1950 Golden Jubilee dinner program and 1944 Connie Mack Day program. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographs): Range VG/EX-NM ($450.00-$650.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 595 Lot of three-(3) Connie Mack related pieces to include: 1943 Connie Mack Testimonial Dinner program: EX-MT, Aug. 4, 1944 Connie Mack Day program: VG-EX, and ticket stub from Aug. 4, 1944 Connie Mack Day game: EX ($200.00-$300.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 596 Connie Mack and George Cohan related framed display piece c.1930-40's. Matted and framed display featuring leather bound program for July 10, 1934 Connie Mack Day with George M. Cohan listed as master of ceremonies on front cover. Also in the display is cut signature of Connie Mack and 1941 Phila. Record supplement with Connie Mack sheet music by G.Cohan. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autograph): Range VG/EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 597 1940 Connie Mack/Philadelphia Athletics autographed photo album. Interesting bound album with gilt letter titling on front cover and interior pages featuring studio portraits by Carl Stillman Studios of the A's players with autographs on pages below. Players include Al Simmons, Earle Mack,Crash Davis, Frank Hayes, Chubby Dean, and Connie Mack. Signatures range from 7-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 598 Lot of two-(2) Connie Mack/Philadelphia Athletics related albums. Includes various photographs, auto. photos and cut signatures, premium photos, and a group of (6) second generation A's team photos. Many of the signed photos are from the Harry Evans collection and have been personalized to Evans in addition they have been trimmed to player form and mounted on black album paper. Players include Shantz, Miller, E.Mack, and Fain. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 599 Connie Mack related album c.1930-50's. Includes vintage photographs, telegrams, and team issue photos. Players include Mack, Simmons, Bender, and McCarthy. Also includes Christy Walsh auto. photo inscribed to Mack and 8"x10" sepia tone photo of Mack and another man signed by Mack. Both signatures rate 7 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographs): Range VG-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 600 1944 Connie Mack Golden Anniversary presentation album. Oversized bound album with gilt letter titling on spine having numerous Mack related pieces on interior to include: 1944 Connie Mack Day declaration from Mayor of Philadelphia; typewritten testimonials from Landis, Harridge, and Frick. (2) ticket stubs from Aug. 4, 1944 game; Connie Mack auto. studio portrait; period Photostat copy of "Connie Mack is the Grand Old Name" by Geo. M. Cohan (secretarial); 1941 Connie Mack day ticket stub, rare Aug. 4, 1944 Connie Mack Day full ticket, several telegrams regarding Mack; 1941 program signed by Mack and Crash Davis; 1945 World Series film program signed by A's current and former players incl. Bender, Pennock, Moses, and Thomas. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad (autographs): Range EX-NM ($750.00-$1,250.00) $750.00
 
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