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Items For The Auction of February 20th and 21st, 2004
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801 |
19th century baseball bat with ring decoration c.1880-1900. Finely tapered 37" bat with two sets of black rings at centerbrand area. Has some restoration at barrel end which is of a darker toning: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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802 |
Early Town ball style baseball bat c.1860's. Primitive 32" lightly tapered handled and well worn oblong knob. Faintly stamped "NYORR" lettering on the handle, barrel of bat shows heavy usage wear including some indentations. Handle shows proper patina with smooth surface, fine early bat similar to the Massachusetts style bats of the same period: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$700.00
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803 |
"Catcher's Private" stenciled baseball bat c.1870-90's. Wonderful 39" tapered handle bat with hand painted lettering on barrel and carved texture grip acorn style knob. Bat retains desirable original surface and given titling along with unusual handle grip may have been a display piece or trade sign: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,100.00
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804 |
19th century baseball bat with stenciled name and related tintype c.1880's. Early 37" tapered handle bat with small knob termination having "P.A. Rosdick" stenciled lettering on side on centerbrand area. Bat has a small knob chip and chip on end of barrel while retaining original surface. Includes period tintype of African American gentleman in what appears to be an early athletic uniform. Tintype originated from the same estate as the bat which were descendants of African American origin. Interesting and possibly significant pair of early baseball related pieces: Bat: VG-EX, Tintype: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$275.00
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805 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger metal baseball bat rack c.1939. Standing wire bat rack with (12) bat receptacles measures 45" tall with original painted metal advertising sign on top. Red and black sign features H&B logo and advertises the fact tha Louisville Slugger bats are used by members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Has some light surface wear to the sign otherwise only typical light age wear: EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$3,200.00
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806 |
Lot of (2) football related board games: "Howard H. Jones Collegiate Football Game" c.1932. Has some damage to side aprons on lid: VG and "Knute Rockne Football Game/World's Series Baseball Game" double sided action game in orig. shipping box c.1930's: EX |
($275.00-$375.00)
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$200.00
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807 |
Lot of (3) vintage baseball related board games: "Jacmar BIg League" electric baseball game featuring fasc. autographs of several players incl. Feller, Spahn, and Ashburn: VG, 1955 "Batter-Rou Baseball Game" endorsed by Dizzy Dean: VG-EX, and "Red Barber's Big League Baseball Game" c.1950 with player photos on lid incl. Reese, Stengel, and Erskine: VG |
($275.00-$375.00)
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$425.00
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808 |
1936 "S&S Baseball Card" boxed game set. Small colorful box houses a playing field board and a set of player cards featuring small black and white photos. Players include Foxx, Ott, Frisch, Waner brothers, and Klein. A few of the cards have some creasing, majority grade VG or better: Range GD-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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809 |
"Carl Hubbell Mechanical Baseball" game c.1950. Boxed tabletop action game with metal playing field and pinball style action: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$90.00
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810 |
Lot of (2) Willie Mays related baseball games: 1958 "Say Hey" baseball board game picturing Mays on top of lid. Interior includes player pieces and die: VG-EX and "Eldon Champion Games Willie Mays Push Button Baseball" c.1960-70's. Tabletop action game with plastic player pieces and push button marble action: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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811 |
"Yogi Berra Big League Baseball" board game c.1960's. Boxed board game featuring a large black and white photo of Yogi on the lid. Missing one end apron to the lid: VG |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$500.00
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812 |
1954 "Bobby Shantz's Baseball" board game. Colorful lid pictures a game scene photograph and image of Shantz. Interior is very complete with board, cards, player pieces, and Shantz photograph: EX |
($150.00-$200.00)
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$275.00
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813 |
Rare 1963 "Strike Out With Sandy Koufax" baseball game. One of the most desirable and scarce of the modern era player endorsed games features a large image of Koufax on lid cover. Interior has playing field with plastic pegs and two styrofoam balls that are tossed for scoring. Top lid image remains clean and free of damage. Box is complete but has some tears and a few abrasions on lid side aprons. First example that we have handled: VG-VG/EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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814 |
1962 "Roger Maris Baseball" board game. Boxed board game pictures Maris on top of lid twice, interior includes playing field and player pieces along with deck of Roger Maris playing cards. Has some typical usage wear including some surface abrasions and scoring notations on interior cardboard playing piece receptacle: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$190.00
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815 |
1952 "Robin Roberts Sports Club Baseball" board game. Desirable 1950's player endorsed game with large color image of Roberts on lid cover. Interior includes Roberts playing cards and player pieces: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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816 |
"Mickey Mantle Baseball Action Game" c.1960's. Rare boxed plastic action game pictures Mantle on the box in Yankees uniform. Game is played by push button figure of Mantle which hits the ball on a tee. Box has some light handling wear mostly to joints, game is very clean: Box: EX, Game: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$800.00
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817 |
1946 "Bambino Baseball" game. Boxed action game with die cut cardboard outfield wall that stands at end on box. Modeled and named after the earlier Babe Ruth endorsed game: EX |
($200.00-$250.00)
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$80.00
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818 |
1948 "Jackie Robinson Baseball Game". Popular boxed action game pictures illustration of Robinson on top of lid surrounded by youth in Brooklyn hats. Interior includes player pieces, metal balls, and photo postcard of Robinson: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$375.00
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819 |
1932 "Lou Gehrig's Plaball" baseball game. Tabletop action game with wooden framed playing field picturing Gehrig at top. Has some general staining to the playing field surface: VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$275.00
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820 |
"Waner's Baseball" board game c.1930's. Boxed board game endorsed by the HOF Pittsburgh Pirate Waner brothers featuring images of the two on the top of the lid. Interior includes board, metal player pieces, and playing cards: VG |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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821 |
Japanese baseball "bean bag" toss style action game c.1930's. Easel back stand up baseball player measures 13" tall with swiveling hole at center for tossing a bean bag into a net. Has some minor surface wear incl. a few edge flakes: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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822 |
1925 "The Great American Baseball Game" in its' original box. Notably clean example of this tin action game which includes all of its' original wooden player pieces and retains fresh vibrant original paint. Box has some age toning but is intact and complete, includes rare die cut playing field backboard: EX-EX/MT |
($475.00-$675.00)
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$350.00
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823 |
1920 "Walter Johnson Baseball" board game. Classic game pictures Johnson in Washington uniform on top of lid. Interior includes metal top with Walter Johnson coins, rules sheet, and scoresheet: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$225.00
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824 |
Superb 1936 "Babe Ruth's Baseball" board game. Strong example of this popular Ruth endorsed game features inset image of Ruth on top of lid along with color illustrative of Ruth batting. Interior is complete with wooden player pieces and deck of cards. With the exception of a few very minor abrasions on the edge on the top lid the game remains in fresh as issued condition with vibrant color: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$650.00
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825 |
1919 "Pat Moran's Own Ball Game" baseball board game. Boxed board game with color illustration of the World Champion Reds manager Pat Moran on top of lid. Interior includes playing board with nine spinners and one wooden player piece: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$575.00
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826 |
Baseball decorated playing card game c.1917. Deck of playing style cards with various baseball graphics includes original box: EX |
($150.00-$200.00)
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$80.00
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827 |
"Peg Base Ball" board game c.1910. One of the cleanest examples of this early 1900's baseball game that we have encountered complete with original wooden player pieces: EX/MT-NM |
($275.00-$375.00)
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$275.00
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828 |
1892 "Base Ball" board game. 19th century color lithographic board game by McLoughlin Bros. features a catcher graphic on top of lid. Interior includes spinner and wooden player pieces. Has some warping to two of the side aprons on the lid: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$950.00
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829 |
Incredible 1913 "Major League Indoor Base Ball Game" with its' original mailing box. Regarded as the finest 20th century player endorsed game the offered example simply defies age with brilliant color lithographic lid featuring (16) player vignette portraits incl. Cobb, Wagner, Mathewson, Johnson, Lajoie, and Speaker. The top remains nearly as issued with the exception of a few minor (and restorable) abrasions on the lettering in the center and some typical light surface wear incl. slight age crazing and emulsion scratching. Interior is predictably well cared for including NL and AL boxed player cards, wooden game pieces, and spinner. Oak case retains its' original honey brown finish and remains intact. On its' own merit the offered game would rank among the finest in the hobby but when you add in the original shipping box with end label the argument becomes immediately stronger. Included with the game is the original corrugated fiberboard shipping box which retains its' original paper end label with game titling. Box remains remarkably clean with some age toning and typical surface/joint wear given its' fragility and age. Fine baseball display piece worthy of the most advanced collection: Game: EX-MT, Box: EX |
($6,500.00-$8,500.00)
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$8,750.00
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830 |
"Arcade Marble and Baseball Game" c.1915-20. Painted wooden bagatelle style game with attractive original paint surface. 23" tall with replaced metal flipper and retains portion of its' original paper label on back: VG-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$35.00
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831 |
"Basket Ball" coin operated game c.1940's. Very clean metal cased game with wire mesh net attached to basketball shaped backboard. 13" tall in working order, missing key to the lock: EX-EX/MT |
($375.00-$475.00)
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832 |
Basketball coin operated game c.1950's. Wooden cased game with lever action which shoots ping pong style balls into scoring receptacle. Remains in working order with painted basketball scene on backboard. 26" tall: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$200.00
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833 |
"Kicker & Catcher" football coin operated game c.1940's. Wooden cased game features moveable cast iron football player which catches marble when kicked. Exterior case has been refinished and "one cent" placard on front has been repainted, interior is exceptionally clean. Missing key to the lock: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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834 |
"Marvel Pop Up" baseball coin operated game c.1940's. Popular wooden cased game measures 18" tall with original reverse painted glass baseball graphics. Game is in working order but needs new spring for lever action as ball does not quite have enough force to reach playing field. Has some typical usage wear incl. chipping to the paint on the glass from game play: VG-EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$350.00
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835 |
Baseball coin operated game c.1940's. Large 24" tall cased game features lever action that puts marble into play and the is caught by moving the handle left to right. Retains original baseball graphics on backboard, case and reverse painted glass have both been repainted. Remains in working order: VG-EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$300.00
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836 |
Full size baseball coin operated game c.1940's. Electric action game with painted tin scoring area and trigger action "batting" device. Game is played by hitting metal balls that are rolled dow a slope into a scoring receptacle. Remains in working order including electric lighting and mechanism although we always encourage bidders to have a qualified electrician inspect the wiring before usage. Overall size including original wooden legs is 28" deep, 17" wide, and 62" tall. Has some typical usage wear incl. paint chipping to playing field and the exterior case has been repainted: VG-EX |
($800.00-$1,200.00)
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$1,050.00
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837 |
Cooperstown Baseball Centennial decorative display sign. Painted wooden sign done in the manner of the original signs that hung in Cooperstown during the 1939 Baseball Centennial celebration at the Hall of Fame. Measures 20"x54" with a weathered paint surface. Most likely made within the last 20 years: EX |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$325.00
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838 |
New York Yankees leather wastebasket c.1950's. Tooled leather wastebasket with enameled New York Yankees emblem embossed on front. Similar to many of the executive gifts given by the Yankees at that time period. 12" tall: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$225.00
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839 |
Milwaukee Braves "Welcome" display piece c.1957-58. Huge 74" tall die cut Braves mascot holding a bat atop an oversized baseball shaped globe. These were displayed at various hotels around Milwaukee during the World Series to welcome out of town visitors. Has some general age wear including a few mounting holes: EX |
($750.00-$950.00)
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$175.00
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840 |
Pepsi-Cola cooler c.1950's. Blue enameled metal cooler with embossed Pepsi Cola logo on both sides. 17"x19" with original metal handle and insert tray: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$90.00
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841 |
Painted tin peanut roaster c.1910. Large 24" tall lidded tin peanut roaster with hand painted dTcor on side panels including "Hot Peanuts", "Acme Peanut Roaster", and "Fresh Roasted". Retains original Acme Peanut Roaster Co. applied brass placard on front with 1895 patent date. Has some general light to moderate wear retaining a fine original paint surface: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$325.00
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842 |
Forbes Field stadium seat. Early wooden and cast iron single chair with original pale green paint having spade foot design and ornate side irons. Has two replaced bolts under seat for stability otherwise remains in desirable unrestored original condition: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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843 |
Palace of the Fans stadium seat. Restored and painted green wooden and cast iron single chair from the early Cincinnati stadium having spade foot formation and ornate side iron design. All of the wooden seat and back pieces have been restored: EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$1,500.00
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844 |
Rare Crosley Field stadium seat with figural end panel. Wooden and cast iron single chair features very rare and desirable Reds figural end panel logo on one side. Red paint has some age but is not original, all pieces appear to be original including the wooden seat and back sections. Has one missing "foot" to one leg, mounted on board for stability: EX |
($1,750.00-$2,250.00)
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$1,400.00
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845 |
Rare Ebbets Field folding stadium chair. Cast iron and wooden blue painted chair from the legendary Brooklyn stadium. Retains attractive period surface with original wooden seat: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$325.00
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846 |
League Park figural stadium seat end panel. Handsome cast iron panel from Cleveland's League Park having baseman's mitt shaped top panel with ball in center beneath which is an early bat figural with intertwined garniture. 20" tall in fine original condition: EX |
($650.00-$850.00)
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$1,300.00
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847 |
Yankee Stadium seat. Early straight back style cast iron and wooden chair with #12 on top back slat. Retains vintage coat of Yankee blue paint: VG-EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$950.00
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848 |
Row of four Shibe Park stadium seats. Early cast iron and wooden chairs from Philadelphia's Shibe Park retaining vintage peach over green paint. Numbered 8, 9, 10, and 11 on top back slats. Great all original set with untouched paint and surface: EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,350.00
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849 |
Row of two Dodger Stadium seats. Pair of riser style cast iron and wooden seats with vintage cream paint numbered 1 and 2 at top of back slats. End of row seat has additional metal side panel with "C" painted in the center. Includes free standing mounting bracket for display: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,000.00
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850 |
Yankee Stadium seat. Early straight back style cast iron and wooden chair with #12 on top back slat. Retains vintage coat of Yankee blue paint: VG/EX-EX |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,650.00
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851 |
Yankee Stadium seat. Curved back cast iron and wooden sigle chair having vintage blue paint and #6 at top of back slat: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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852 |
Rare "The Yankee Stadium" construction book c.1923-24. Bound promotional book issued by White Construction Co. regarding the design and construction of Yankee Stadium. Features various stadium images and details of stadium construction. Has one loose center fold page: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$850.00
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853 |
Significant 1933 Fenway Park stadium seat contract and related documents. Original contract from the files of the Osborn Engineering Company to renovate Fenway Park in 1933. The contract called for numerous changes including new grandstand and box seating capacity, new concrete reinforced bleachers, new scoreboard, and most significantly the contractors were to remove the area in left field nicknamed "Duffy's Cliff" and construct a large concrete base with wooden railroad ties covered with a painted tin wall that would eventually become known as the Green Monster. The document was issued to Coleman Bros. who were subcontracted by Osborn to do the construction work and is signed by both William Coleman and Red Sox President Thomas Yawkey in fountain pen. Lot also includes several original receipts from "The Peabody School Furniture Co." regarding stadium seating. The new renovations sparked by Yawkey almost were not completed in time for the 1934 season as there was a large fire in January that destroyed the center field bleachers but the work was completed by April and during the 1934 season the Sox drew almost 300,000 more fans into Fenway. Desirable piece with both Red Sox historical and stadia related importance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($1,750.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,050.00
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854 |
Vintage turnstyle. Cast iron and steel turnstyle from unknown stadium or attraction having coat of royal blue paint. Remains in working order and measures 18" deep by 37" tall: EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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855 |
Large figural baseball statue. Near life size 40" tall cast brass figural of a boy winding up to pitch a baseball. Very nice detail exhibited throughout with appropriate proportions and attractive unpolished patina. Statue is situated upon a round mottled black marble base and is signed by the artist "Jim Davidson" at bottom: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,300.00
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856 |
Lot of (12) Clem Labine related auto. items. Includes several Labine auto. 8"x10" photos, 1956 Labine auto. Toots Shor banquet invitation, 1983 Brooklyn bridge magazine signed by several Dodgers, NY Mets 1962 reunion auto team photo (8"x10") with Labine, Ashburn, Kranepool, etc. signatures. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$100.00
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857 |
Lot of (2) Brooklyn Dodger related auto. souvenir plates. Includes 1987 Ebbets Field comm. Plate signed by (16) former Dodger players incl. Snider, Koufax, Reese, Podres, Newcombe, and Labine. Includes mailing envelope used to send the plate to Pee Wee Reese to be signed which also has been signed, "Me Too! Pee Wee Reese" on the envelope: EX-MT and 1984 Brooklyn Dodgers comm. plate by Remember When, Inc. signed by (14) former Dodger players incl. Reese, Drysdale, Newcombe, Labine, and Black. Includes original COA numbered 360 of 5,000: EX-MT. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$325.00
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858 |
Lot of (2) June 9, 1973 New York Mets Old Timers Day auto. menus. Pair of oversized 9"x13" menus picturing Gil Hodges on front cover signed by (16) and (17) players/participants incl. Stengel, Mrs. Babe Ruth, Mrs. Lou Gehrig, Kiner, Irvin, M.Allen, Labine, and Berra. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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859 |
Lot of (3) Clem Labine related reunion auto. baseball bats. Includes 34" Adirondack comm. bat signed by (25) members of the 1960 Pirates incl. Groat, Labine, Mazeroski, and Virdon. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10: VG-EX; 34" Adirondack comm. bat signed by (20) members of the 1960 Pirates incl. Mazeroski, Vernon, Face, and Virdon. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10: EX/MT-NM; and 35" Cooperstown Bat Co. Brooklyn Dodgers comm. bat signed by (9) Dodger players incl. Snider, Reese, Zimmer, and Labine. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10: EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$400.00
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860 |
Lot of (36) Brooklyn and L.A. Dodger related auto. baseballs. All are either Old Timers or Spring Training related baseballs with numerous Dodger notables incl. Koufax, Lasorda, Snider, Erskine, Drysdale, Black, Durocher, and Labine. Sigs range from 6-10 out of 10, includes a few balls with Campanella secretarial signatures and one with a clubhouse Lasorda autograph. Great breakdown value with quantity of desirable Dodger player signatures. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine: Range EX-NM/MT |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,600.00
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861 |
Lot of (7) Old Timer related auto. baseballs. Includes several multi signature baseballs signed mostly in the 1980's. Players include DiMaggio, Mantle, Drysdale, Banks, Irvin, and Labine. Sigs range from 5-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$425.00
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862 |
Lot of (2) 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates reunion team auto. baseballs. Each is signed by members (and Pirate Old Timers) of the 1960 World Champion Pirates incl. Groat, Mazeroski, Stargell, Face, Vernon, and Labine. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$375.00
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863 |
Lot of (3) 1962 New York Mets reunion team auto. baseballs. Each is signed by members of the 1962 Mets team incl. Ashburn, Throneberry, Grote, Thomas, Labine, and Jackson. Sigs range from 7-10 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX/MT-NM |
($375.00-$475.00)
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$425.00
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864 |
Pair of 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates team auto. baseballs. Clem Labine's personal team signed Championship baseballs from the legendary squad of which he was a member. First ball is lightly toned and clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (22) players incl. Labine, Mazeroski, Hoak, and Law (no Clemente). Sigs range from 1-5 out of 10: GD. Second ball is lightly toned and clear coated Pirates KDKA souvenir ball signed by (21) players incl. Clemente, Face, Labine, Haddix, and Mazeroski. Sigs range from 4-7 out of 10: VG-EX. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine. |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,150.00
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865 |
1962 New York Mets team auto. baseball. Toned and lightly clear coated Cronin AL ball signed by (29) members of the worst statistical team in Major League history. The 1962 Mets lost 120 games against just 40 wins which remains today as the most losses by a team in a single season. Players includes Hodges, Hornsby (coach), Stengel (very faded), Ruffing, Zimmer, Labine, and Ashburn. Sigs range from 2-6 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: GD-VG |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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866 |
AL All-Star baseball c.1950's. Toned and clear coated Harridge AL ball signed by (17) players incl. Kaline, Wynn, Fox, Berra, and Martin. Mantle, Wynn, Lemon, and Pierce signatures are clubhouse signed. Sigs range from 3-8 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: VG-EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$225.00
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867 |
1957 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Toned and lightly clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (26) players incl. Hodges, Musial, Spahn, Banks, Mathews, and Alston. Sigs range from 6-9 out of 10, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$400.00
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868 |
1956 NL All-Star team auto. baseball. Toned and lightly clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (24) players incl. Campanella, Musial, Mays, F.Robinson, Snider, Banks, Spahn, and Alston. Sigs range from 4-8 out of 10 (majority rate 6 or better), includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$525.00
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869 |
1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team auto. baseball. Lightly toned and clear coated Giles NL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion Dodgers incl. Robinson, Campanella, Hodges, Alston, Labine, Podres, and Newcombe. Reese, Gilliam,Snider, Furillo, Zimmer, and Loes are all clubhouse signatures. Sigs range from 5-8 out of 10, very popular and desirable team ball directly from a team member's personal collection. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine: VG/EX-EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,550.00
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870 |
Lot of misc. Clem Labine related materials. Includes modern publications, 1960 Pirates souvenir glass, (2) 1971 Shea Stadium Old Timers Day menus, Dodgers related photos (mostly modern reproductions), and several souvenir items such as pins and Clem's 1993 Marlins first game program/ticket: Range VG-NM |
($100.00-$150.00)
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$110.00
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871 |
Lot of (22) vintage publications. Majority are baseball content with relation to Clem Labine incl. 1961 Pirates yearbook, 1954 "The Rhubarb Patch" inscribed by Barney Stein to Clem, 1955 Dodgers Golden Stamp Book (unused), and "Dodgers All-Time Greats magazine: Rage VG-EX/MT |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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872 |
Lot of (5) All-Star game programs. Includes 1956 at Washington (unscored), 1957 at St. Louis (unscored), (2) 1959 at Los Angeles (unscored), and 1961 at Boston (unscored). 1961 and 1956 programs each have some wear to back covers, remaider of lot is fairly clean: Range VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$375.00
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873 |
Lot of Brooklyn and L.A. Dodger yearbooks to include: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1955 (missing cover), 1956, 1957, and (2) 1959: Range PR/GD (1955 only)-EX |
($450.00-$550.00)
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$425.00
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874 |
Lot of World Series programs. Includes 1951 at Yankees (scored), 1952 at New York (scored), 1953 at Brooklyn (partially scored), 1956 at Yankees (unscored), 1959 at Los Angeles (unscored), 1959 at Chicago (unscored), and 1960 at Pittsburgh (unscored): Range VG-EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$475.00
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875 |
Clem Labine's 1955 World Series programs. Pair of programs from the hallowed Dodger's World Championship year, includes one for each team. Program issued for Yankee Stadium has some tears at bottom edges of a few pages from original page adhesion: GD-VG. Dodger program has some typical light usage wear: EX. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine. |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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876 |
Lot of Clem Labine related pieces to include: Clem Labine oil on canvas painting (10"x12"), Pencil illustration of Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey (9"x12"), 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates souvenir fan with player photos, (2) Brooklyn Dodgers team photo plaques (9"x16") incl. 1955, and 1956 "Brooklyn Dodgers Look, Listen, and Learn" record album with photographic instruction manual: Range GD-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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877 |
Lot of (20) Clem Labine related pins and charms. Includes 1961 All-Star game press pin, (2) 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers anniversary pins, Br. Dodgers stadium pin (missing pin bar), (2) 1988 Dodgers W.Series pins, (2) Brooklyn Dodgers HOF Member pins, and 1980 All-Star game charm: Range VG-NM |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$275.00
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878 |
Lot of vintage Clem Labine related paper materials. Includes 1950-51 scrapbook relating to Clem pitching in Venezuela with various player photos and articles, "Pitchin Curves With Clem & Johnny" fan newsletter first issue c.1955, several Labine related articles, and a group of (17) telegrams mostly congratulating Clem on his 1956 World Series victory: Range VG-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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879 |
Lot of (2) Clem Labine contracts. Includes 1950 Brooklyn Dodgers contract signed by Labine and Branch Rickey. Signatures rate 9 out of 10: EX/MT-NM and 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates contract signed by Labine and Joe L. Brown. Signatures rate 9 out of 10: EX/MT-NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$450.00
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880 |
Walter O'Malley auto. typed letter. Dated July 1, 1960 on LA Dodgers stationary regarding Walter's admiration for Clem Labine's behavior after having been let go by the Dodgers before the trade deadline for the 1960 season. O'Malley makes reference to a handwritten farewell note that Clem left in the Dodger dugout that read as follows, "For all my Dodger teammates. Perhaps the most difficult thing in the world is putting into words what has been purely an emotion all my adult life. Wearing a Dodger uniform has become almost synonymous with my life. The wonderful association that I've had with all you fellows is something that I'll always cherish. Believe me, with all my heart I wish you all success, for deep within I'm sure I'll always remain a Dodger. Goodbye, and again, good luck-Clem". Letter is signed "Walter" in blue ink rating 9 out of 10, edges of paper have some toning. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and a few articles regarding the trade and farewell letter: EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$350.00
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881 |
Jackie Robinson and Clem Labine related lot. Includes Sept. 9, 1958 telegram sent by Robinson to Labine requesting his presence at a interracial youth march on Washington in Oct. of 1958. The telegram reads as follows, "I have been invited by Mrs. Ralph Bunche, Mr. Philip Randolph, The Reverend Dan Potter, Dr. Martin Luther King, and many other national leaders to sponsor a interracial youth march for integrated schools in Washington on October eleventh. The purpose is to dramatically express the profound sentiment of decent minded youth that integration is morally sound and has worked. Since you have been part of an integrated organization if you will join the youth and myself in marching it would be an important contribution in awakening the good conscience of Americans toward the goal of peaceful change and a democratic way of life for all-Jackie Robinson:. On the reverse of the telegram is a handwritten response by Labine who could not attend due to travel plans already arranged: EX. Lot also includes a fine original 8 1/2" x 11" image from 1956 of Clem Labine hugging Jackie Robinson after pitching a 10 inning shutout to capture Game #6 of the 1956 World Series. Robinson drove in the only run of the ball game in the tenth inning. Very clean and exceptional image with only slight surface wrinkling in a few areas: EX-EX/MT. Poignant pair of items relating to the significance of segregation in baseball and America during the era. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine. |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$4,900.00
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882 |
Lot of (62) vintage photographs with relation to Clem Labine c.1950-60's. Includes Brooklyn Dodger related images both in and out of uniform, several action images, several posed portrait photos, multi player images , (1) Labine autographed vintage photograph. All photos are either 7"x9" or 8"x10": Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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883 |
Lot of (11) vintage photographs with relation to Clem Labine/Brooklyn Dodgers c.1950's. Includes several images of Labine working as sportswear designer, (2) Camel cigaretes advertising images, and image of Newcombe/Labine. All are 8"x10": Range EX-NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$110.00
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884 |
Lot of (4) Brooklyn Dodgers related photographs. Includes photo of Roy Campanella kissing a young girl, Labine and Dodgers celebrating in locker room after clinching the 1955 NL pennant, photo of Jackie Robinson accepting an award, and photo of the 1953 Dodgers pitching staff. All images are 8"x10: Range EX-NM |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$350.00
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885 |
Lot of (4) Brooklyn Dodgers related photographs by Barney Stein. All images are 8"x10" including Labine crossing home plate, Labine walking off field with players, Labine and Jackie Robinson, and modern print of the 1955 Dodgers team signed by Barney Stein along with a letter from the Dodgers regarding the photo: Range EX-NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$250.00
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886 |
1953 Brooklyn Dodgers large format team photograph. Black and white 11"x14" image of the NL Champions posed in full uniform. Has some damage to top border and a few surface wrinkles. Identified by Labine at bottom in period ink: VG-EX |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$275.00
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887 |
Lot of (5) original photographs by Life magazine. Superb set of oversized black and white images including Casey Stengel throwing a single signed ball (Casey in background with ball clearly visible in foreground), 9"x11" by Don Uhrbrock: EX; 1957 Dodgers Opening game, 9"x13" by Bruce Davidson: VG-EX; 1957 photo of Peter O'Malley in a helicopter, 6 1/2"x9 1/2" by Ralph Crane: EX; 1957 image of Walter Alston in the Dodgers dugout, 9"x13" by George Silk: VG; and 1957 Dodgers Opening game, 9"x13" by Bruce Davidson: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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888 |
Lot of vintage Brooklyn Dodgers related photographs to include: (23) 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" black and white candid photos taken during Spring Training c. 1950. Includes Reese/Robinson, Barney, Sukeforth, and various player images with stadium scenes in background: EX-EX/MT and (8) 5"x6" black and white photos taken during the 1956 Dodgers Tour of Japan. Fine set includes Robinson, Reese, and Walter O'Malley: EX-EX/MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$375.00
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889 |
Clem Labine's 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers Goodwill Tour of Japan album. Silk embroidered cover with flying crane decor and gilt lettering embellish these prized presentational photographic albums presented to members of the Tour. Interior features (30) mounted 7 1/2"x9" black and white photos taken during the Tour with subjects including Robinson, Campanella, Dodger team images, Japanese team images, stadium views, and action poses. Images remain clean with original contrast, album has some typical light usage wear: EX-EX/MT. Lot also includes (36) additional original photos taken during the Tour. Images measure 56"x6" and picture various Dodger players and officials incl. Robinson, O'Malley, Campanella, Reese, and Hodges. Included in the additional images is a three scetion 6 1/2"x22" panoramic photo of a game being played in Japan: EX-EX/MT. Substantial offering of Dodger Tour related photography which includes a letter of provenance from a Tour member, Clem Labine. |
($1,750.00-$2,500.00)
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$1,800.00
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890 |
Superb set of (4) large format original photographs of the Brooklyn "Bum" Emmett Kelly c.1957. One of the most attractive groups of original photography that we have handled each measuring 9"x13" matted and framed. Sepia tone photographs all picture the adopted 'Bum' mascot in various Ebbets Field scenes including one with a "Keep the Dodgers in Brooklyn Committee" banner in background and another depicting a spine tingling image of Kelly signing an autograph for a young boy in a corridor of Ebbets Field with outfield lights in the background. Images remain very clean with original contrast and only a few minor surface wrinkles. Very high quality set of period imagery that is the finest of its' type that we have encountered. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine: Range EX-EX/MT |
($4,000.00-$6,000.00)
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$9,000.00
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891 |
Lot of (3) Brooklyn Dodger auto. photographs c.1950-51. Each is signed on a vintage 8"x10" Brooklyn Dodgers official team issue photograph and are stamped as such on reverse. Includes Gil Hodges, Pee Wee Reese, and Duke Snide. All three have signed to Clem Labine along with personal salutations, signatures range from 8-9 out of 10. Each photo has some adhesive residue on edges of top and bottom borders which in no way effect the image or signatures. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,200.00
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892 |
Lot of (24) Brooklyn Dodger auto. photographs c.1950's. Each is signed on a vintage 8"x10" Brooklyn Dodgers official team issue photograph and are stamped as such on reverse. Includes Podres, Loes, Erskine, Gilliam, Black, Herman, Pitler, Palica, and Furillo. Majority of images have been personalized to "Clem" with signatures ranging from 8-10 out of 10. Photos have some adhesive residue on edges of top and bottom borders which in no way effect the image or signatures. Significant group of vintage signed Brooklyn materials. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter or provenance from Clem Labine: Range EX-NM |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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893 |
Fine Jackie Robinson auto. photograph c.1951. Vintage sepia tone 8"x10" Brooklyn Dodgers official team issue photograph signed in blue ink, "To Clem best of luck always Jackie Robison". Salutation and signature rate 9 out of 10, image remains very clean with strong original contrast and clarity. Photo has some residue on edges of top and bottom borders which in no way effect the image or signature, photo also has a small corner crease at lower left. Rare period signed Robinson image with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine: Photo: EX, Signature: NM |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,200.00
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894 |
Rare Roy Campanella auto. photograph. Vintage sepia tone 8"x10" Brookly Dodgers official team issue photograph signed in very bold blue ink, "To Clem Best Wishes Roy Campanella". Salutation and signature rate 10 out of 10, image is very appealing with action pose of Campy rising up to catch a ball. Photo has some adhesive residue on top and bottom edges of border which do not effect the visual impact of the image nor the signature. Certainly one of the finest vintage Campanella signed images extant with impeccable provenance. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad and letter of provenance from Clem Labine: Photo: EX, Signature: NM/MT-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$5,750.00
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895 |
Lot of (2) Clem Labine related award pieces. Includes Dodger Stadium Tenth Anniversary serving tray. Silverplated 20" long tray with repousse pattern handles and Dodger player fasc. autographs in center: EX and 1977 Giants vs. Dodgers (1958 teams) award bowl. 10" diameter silverplated bowl with applied plaque on front: EX |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$250.00
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896 |
July 14, 1962 Old Timers Day award tray. Ornate silverplated tray presented to Labine as a member of the 1962 Mets featuring an engraved image of the Polo Grounds at center. Titling, date, and Labine's name are also inscribed on front. 17" long marked Gorham silversmiths on bottom: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$700.00
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897 |
Clem Labine's 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series trophy. Player issued rendition of the actual World Series trophy measures 11" tall with brass pennants atop poles of the team names surrounding a crown over ball formation. World Series press pin fronts for Yankees and Pirates also are mounted in center area. Retains Balfour label under base, very clean overall with light general age wear. The 1960 World Series ended in one of the most dramatic finishes of memory with Bill Mazeroski eliminating the Yankees on a walk off home run. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$13,500.00
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898 |
Clem Labine's bronzed Los Angeles Dodgers hat c.1958-60. Original L.A. Dodgers hat that has been bronzed, interior leather headband remains partially visible along with the lettering on the Tim McAuliffe tagging. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$500.00
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899 |
Clem Labine's bronzed fielder's glove c.1950's. Wilson "Pro Master A2000" professional quality glove which has been bronzed for display. Glove shows characteristics of game usage wear and Wilson tagging lettering remains visible on backstrap. Has a few areas of wear to the brone finish including some flaking to the interior pocket. Includes letter of provenance from Clem Labine: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$950.00
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900 |
1960 Pittsburgh Pirates World Series comm. black bat. Clem Labine's black bat issued as a member of the World Champion Pirates with fasc. autographs of the players incl. Clemente, Mazeroski, and Groat. Has some light to moderate surface wear including a few scratches: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$600.00
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