Completed Live Auctions

 
Back Items For The Auction of August 20th and 21st, 2004  
 
  Lot Number Item Description Est. Price Range Sold For Price
 
See a Picture of this Item 501 Mickey Mantle single signed baseball bat. L.Slugger 125 model bat numbered 164/536 signed by Mantle in blue sharpie. 35" long, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($750.00-$1,000.00) $2,750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 502 Mickey Mantle single signed baseball bat. Vintage 1950's L.Slugger 33" Mantle store model bat signed, "To Tom Best Wishes Mickey Mantle" in blue sharpie. Bat knob has a chip, signature rates 9 out of 10. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Bat: VG-EX, Signature: NM ($450.00-$650.00) $625.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 503 1989 HOF 60th Anniversary auto. bat. Rawlings Adirondack Cooperstown commemorative 35" long bat signed by (31) HOF'ers including Williams, Reese, Musial, Banks, Chandler, Mays, Drysdale, and Ford. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 504 Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider auto. baseball bat. L.Slugger 1988 "Cracker Classic" 35" long commemorative bat signed by all three HOF'ers on barrel end. Numbered 150/200 and retains Mickey Mantle Museum hologram sticker. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 505 500 Home Run Club auto. baseball bat. Rawlings Adirondack 34" long bat with 500 HR Club brass plaque on barrel end . Bat has been signed by (11) members of the 500 HR Club incl. Aaron, Mays, Robinson, Jackson, Schmidt, Mantle, Killebrew, Williams, McCovey, Banks, and McCovey. Retains Mickey Mantle Museum hologram sticker and includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 506 Lot of (5) Mickey Mantle photo cards. Includes (4) Mantle's Restaurant and (1) Mickey Mantle "Field of Dreams" card. 4"x7" each, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($375.00-$475.00) $600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 507 Lot of (5) Mickey Mantle auto. pieces. Includes 1978 TCMA card, 1992 Mantle Golf Classic photo card, Yankee Stadium postcard, 1987 b&w art postcard, 1991 Magnum Comics postcard, and 3"x5" color photo. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($375.00-$475.00) $675.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 508 Lot of (2) Harmon Killebrew, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle auto. photographs. Two different 8"x10" color images of the three HOF'ers signed in sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 509 Lot of (2) Duke Snider, Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, and Mickey Mantle auto. photographs. Each color photo measures 8"x10" taken at Old Timers day and signed by all four players in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 510 Lot of (5) multi player auto. photographs. Includes DiMaggio/Mantle, Terry/DiMaggio, Ford/Mantle, Mantle/Houk, and Mantle/Mays. Each image is 8"x10" except for the Mantle/DiMaggio which is 3 1/2"x5 1/2". Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($375.00-$475.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 511 Lot of (6) Mickey Mantle auto. 8"x10" photographs. All are different including Ron Lewis "Living Legends", Color batting photo signed "Best Wishes Mickey Mantle No.7", Joplin reproduction photo, and black and white action pose. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 512 Lot of (7) Pete Rose single signed baseballs. All are different in some fashion including several variations signed on HOF baseballs, "Hit King" notated ball, and 1963 NL ROY" notated ball. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 513 Lot of (2) Mickey Mantle "The Mick" single signed baseballs. Each is signed on B.Brown AL ball retaining Mantle Museum hologram sticker. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $1,350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 514 Lot of (2) auto. baseballs: Willie Mays/Mickey Mantle/Duke Snider signed W.White NL ball. Ball has some very light toning and a few areas of wear that had been touched in with a white material: EX-EX/MT and Mickey Mantle single signed B.Brown AL ball with "MVP 56, 57, 62" notation: NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($500.00-$750.00) $1,200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 515 Lot of (2) Mickey Charles Mantle single signed baseballs. Each is signed on sweet spot of B.Brown AL ball. Each ball has some very minor age toning. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($450.00-$650.00) $1,400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 516 Triple Crown Winners auto. baseball. B.Brown AL ball signed by Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, and Carl Yastrzemski. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 517 Lot of (7) Barry Bonds single signed baseballs. All are Official MLB baseballs with Bonds Co. holograms signed on the sweet spot by the greatest player of the modern era. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($700.00-$900.00) $1,050.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 518 Lot of (3) Mickey Mantle "HOF 74" single signed baseballs. Each is signed on B.Brown AL ball, balls all have some minor age toning spots (one more notable then the others). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $1,650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 519 Ted Williams single signed portrait baseball. Very lightly toned B.Brown AL ball signed on the sweet spot by Williams. Attractive hand painted portrait of Williams resides on the side panel under the signature. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $450.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 520 1961 New York Yankees "reunion" team auto. baseball. Lightly toned MacPhail AL ball signed by (25) members of the World Champion 1961 Yankees incl. Mantle, Maris, Berra, Ford, Skowron, Kubek, and Boyer. Signatures were painstakingly acquired by an individual collector over a period of years. Very fine 1961 Yankees related signed piece. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($2,000.00-$3,000.00) $3,500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 521 Mike Schmidt's golf clubs and accessories. Actual set used by Mike Schmidt in "The Inquirer/Phila. Daily News" Pro-Celebrity Mike Schmidt Challenge" golf tournament. Includes Taylor Made golf bag signed by Schmidt, set of Wilson X/31 clubs including (3) woods, Mike Schmidt auto. golf glove (unused), unused sleeve of three Schmidt Tournament golf balls, Schmidt Tournament hat, and other pieces such as misc. golf balls. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX ($500.00-$750.00) $725.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 522 Charles Barkley golf clubs and accessories. Set of Wilson Staff model clubs including woods showing heavy usage wear. Includes green and white bag with Pine Lakes/SC golf club tag, misc. balls, umbrella, and Charles Barkley used and autographed golf glove. Clubs and bag have some general soiling and wear: Range VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 523 Mickey Mantle auto. golf bag. Unused black leather golf bag with 1991 Mickey Mantle Loma Linda Charity Golf Classic markings on front. Signed, "Mickey Mantle No. 7" in large silver lettering under logo. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 524 Roger Maris single signed baseball. MacPhail AL ball with a few areas of minor age toning signed on sweet spot by Maris in bold blue ink. Signature rates 9.5 out of 10, Maris single signed baseballs of quality have become very difficult to acquire and remain in high demand. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Ball: EX-EX/MT, Signature: NM-MT ($1,500.00-$2,000.00) $2,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 525 Ted Williams single signed baseball bat. 35" long L.Slugger Ted Williams model bat signed by Williams in bold blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($650.00-$850.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 526 Lot of (7) 1974 "Living Legends" auto. limited edition prints. Each color print is numbered out of a set of 1,500 and measure 20"x26". Includes the following pieces all of which are signed by the respective athletes incl: W.Chamberlain/J.Havlicek, M.Schmeling/J.Louis, E.Arcaro, S.Musial, B.Jean King, R.Lauer, and J.Unitas. Desirable 1970's signed group of limited quantity has nice breakdown value. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($500.00-$750.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 527 Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio auto. photographic collage. Oversized 16"x20" matted and framed color photographic montage of Williams and DiMaggio signed by each in blue sharpie. Retains Mickey Mantle Museum hologram sticker and includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($400.00-$600.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 528 Triple Crown Winners auto. poster. Framed 20"x24" color poster signed by Frank Robinson, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, and Carl Yastrzemski. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $575.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 529 Mickey Mantle auto. large format photograph. 11"x14" matted and framed black and white photo of Mantle holding two bats on his shoulders signed in blue sharpie by Mantle. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 530 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio auto. photographs. Includes vintage 1941 wire photo taken during DiMaggio's famous hitting streak and 1949 image of DiMaggio when he sat out a game due to injury. Each measures 7"x9" matted and framed, includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 531 Jim Catfish Hunter auto. Red Man chewing tobacco advertisement. Oversized 10"x14" matted and framed color advertisement for Red Man chewing tobacco picturing Hunter. Signed on front, "Jim Catfish Hunter HOF 87". Unusual adv. piece is the first that we have encountered. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($175.00-$250.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 532 Bob Feller, A.B. Chandler, and President George Bush auto. photograph. 11"x14" matted and framed color image of the three signed by each in sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 533 Mickey Mantle auto. photograph. Large 9"x12" matted and framed news style photo of Mantle swinging two bats signed in blue sharpie by Mantle. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 534 Lot of (2) New York Yankees World Championship team auto. display pieces. Includes 16"x20" color photo of the 1998 Yankees signed by the team incl. Jeter, Wells, Torre, and Rivera: NM-MT and 14"x20" matted and framed color photo of the 1996 Yankees signed by the team incl. Jeter, Wetteland, and Rivera. Display includes Game #7 ticket stub: NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($500.00-$750.00) $700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 535 Ted Williams and Stan Musial auto. photographic collage display piece. Oversized 16"x20" matted and framed color photographic montage of Williams and Musial signed by each in blue sharpie. Retains Mantle Museum hologram sticker and includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($350.00-$550.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 536 Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford auto. cartoon caricature display. 11"x17" matted and framed display piece relating to Mantle and Ford signed by each in blue sharpie. Retains Mantle Museum hologram sticker and includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $220.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 537 Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski auto. photographic collage display piece. Oversized 16"x20" matted and framed color photographic montage of Williams and Yaz signed by each in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 538 1980 Phila. Phillies team auto. baseball bat. June 17, 2000 Phillies 1980 team reunion auto. L.Slugger model bat signed by numerous members of the 1980 Championship team. Players include Carlton, Schmidt, McGraw, and Boone. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($475.00-$675.00) $175.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 539 Lot of (7) auto. baseballs with relation to the 500 Home Run Club. Includes Giamatti NL ball signed by (11) members (Mantle, Williams, Aaron, etc.): NM. Lot also includes single signed baseballs of the following players: Bonds, Mays, Mantle, Jackson, F.Robinson, and Mathews: Range EX-NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 540 Lot of (2) baseball auto. books. 1974 "The Best of Baseball" signed by Ted Williams and 1982 "Baseball's Greatest Rivalry" signed by Joe DiMaggio. Each player has signed interior title page. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $170.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 541 Lot of (4) "Little Red Book of Major League Baseball" books signed by Mickey Mantle. Each is hard cover presentation copy given to Arthur Mann for years 1951, 1956, 1957, and 1959. Each book has been signed by Mantle on interior page (either title, cover, or first page). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Books: EX, Signatures: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $525.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 542 Lot of (6) books auto. by Mickey Mantle. The following are the book titles with signature location in parenthesis: 1984 "Pinstripe" (front cover), 1988 "Season of Glory" (front cover), 1966 "Baseball's Most Valuable Player" (interior front cover), 1983 "The All-Time All-Stars of Black Baseball" (interior cover page), 1991 "My Favorite Summer 1956" (front cover, #52/1956 issued), and 1957 "The Mickey Mantle Story" (cover page). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Books: Range EX-NM, Signatures: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $750.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 543 Mickey Mantle auto. "The Quality of Courage" book. 1964 first edition with dust jacket signed on interior cover page by Mantle. Endearing handwritten inscription above Mantle's signature is dated 9/24/64 and reads, "Dear Bob-I hope your favorite hero (and mine too) will give you hours of pleasure in this book. For I know he has given you many hours of pleasure as he performed on the ballfield (many hours of heartache too)-Love Dad". Desirable Mantle signed volume with an inscription that illustrates the deep affection in America for Mickey. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX/MT-NM ($400.00-$600.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 544 Lot of (7) baseball HOF'er auto. books. Includes 1972 "The Boys of Summer" signed by Mantle/Snider, 1969 "Baseball-an Informal History" signed by Mantle/Snider, 1984 "Pinstripe" signed by Mantle/L/Gomez, 1981 "A Farewell to Heroes" signed by McCovey/Snider/Mantle, 1980 "New York City Baseball" signed by Mantle/Snider/Mays, 1973 "The Story of Baseball" signed by Snider/Mantle, and 1952 "The Magnificent Yankees" signed by L.Gomez/Mantle. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Books: Range VG/EX-NM, Signatures: NM ($700.00-$900.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 545 Rare Joe DiMaggio signed handwritten letter. Handwritten blue ink letter dated Feb. 2, 1971 on American Airlines stationary to John Quinn at Veteran's Stadium, Phila. Letter content appears to reference some sort of proposal made to DiMaggio. Signed at bottom, "Sincerely, Joe DiMaggio". Includes original envelope which is hand addressed by DiMaggio. First DiMaggio letter that we have handled. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: EX-MT ($375.00-$475.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 546 Ted Williams auto. alarm clock. Plastic souvenir alarm clock with image of Williams on clock face signed on top by Williams in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($200.00-$300.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 547 Lot of (2) Brooklyn Dodger related auto. display pieces. Includes Sandy Koufax auto. 8"x10" photo matted and framed with a display plaque: NM and Pee Wee Reese auto. 10"x15" matted and framed color photo: NM. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($200.00-$300.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 548 500 Home Run Club auto. display piece. Color 8"x10" photo of the Ron Lewis poster which has been signed by (10) members of the 500 HR Club incl. Mantle, Williams, Mays, and Banks. Photo is matted with trading cards of all players and a title placard. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($400.00-$600.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 549 Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider auto. poster. Framed 18"x24" color poster by Robert Stephen Simon signed by the three HOF centerfielders in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($375.00-$475.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 550 Joe DiMaggio auto. large format photograph. Oversized 16"x20" matted and framed b&w image of DiMaggio in Yankees uniform signed in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $625.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 551 Lot of Barry Bonds auto. items. Includes (2) single signed Official MLB balls (w/Bonds Co. hologram) and (2) signed 8"x10" color photos with Bonds Co. hologram. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM-MT ($250.00-$350.00) $500.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 552 Lot of (2) Joe DiMaggio single signed baseballs. Includes unofficial Rawlings ball with "Yankee Clipper" notation and bust image of DiMaggio: NM-MT and DiMaggio #'d ball 337/361 with uniform "#5": NM-MT. Includes custom made display case and LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad. ($300.00-$400.00) $550.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 553 Lot of (4) HOF'er auto. 8"x10" photographs. Includes T.Kubek/P.Rizzuto, S.Musial/T.Williams, B.Dickey/J.DiMaggio, and J.DiMaggio/J.Coleman/E.Lopat/J.Mize (matted and framed). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range EX-NM ($300.00-$400.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 554 Roger Maris auto. photograph. Black and white 8"x10" matted and framed photo of Maris batting in Yankee uniform. Image is signed in black sharpie, "To Ann Best Always, Roger Maris." Photo has a vertical surface wrinkle. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Photo: VG/EX-EX, Signature: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 555 Lot of (13) baseball auto. photographs. All are 8"x10" framed images signed by each player incl. Aaron, Spahn, Rizzuto, F.Robinson, and J.Conlan. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($150.00-$200.00) $120.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 556 Lot of (5) Alex Rodriguez auto. pieces. Includes (4) Rodriguez signed Texas Rangers model hats and (1) signed color 8"x10" photo (framed). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $140.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 557 Ted Williams auto. poster. Colorful 16"x20" framed poster from the 1995 Hitters HOF Dedication signed by Williams in blue sharpie. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($250.00-$350.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 558 1986 New York Mets auto. display piece. Matted and framed display includes team signed 16"x20" photo with Carter, Wilson, Gooden, Hernandez, and Dykstra. Ticket stubs for game #'s 2 and 3 are also matted into the display. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $275.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 559 Lot of (8) baseball HOF'er single signed baseballs. Includes Mize, Herman, Ferrell, Rizzuto, Mathews, Feller, Kiner, and F.Robinson. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 560 "Birth of a Dynasty" Boston Celtics team auto. print. Numbered 13/20 'player's proof" depicting the 1956-57 Celtics team signed by Russell, Auerbach, Cousy, Sharman, and Heinsohn. Piece has also been signed by Wilt Chamberlain. 20"x24" matted and framed. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $190.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 561 Lot of (2) oversized basketball HOF'er auto. photographs. Each is 16"x20" matted and framed including Bill Russell (shown w/Chamberlain) and Wilt Chamberlain (shown w/Russell). Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($350.00-$450.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 562 Muhammad Ali auto. boxing trunks. Limited edition #265/1000 framed display featuring a pair of black satin Everlast trunks signed in silver by Ali. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: NM ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 563 Run of Hall of Fame Induction commemorative baseball bats c.1936-2003. Total of (62) bats including the desirable 1936 original inductee bat with Ruth, etc.. Each bat is from the matching series number of 112/500 and remain in their original shipping box. Very popular series of limited quantity and high demand: Range NM-NM/MT ($3,500.00-$4,500.00) $4,700.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 564 Collection of (35) vintage periodicals with sports related covers c.1905-1960's. Comprehensive grouping consisting mainly of "Saturday Evening Post" issues featuring baseball covers. Other publications represented include "Collier's", "The New Yorker" and "Youth Companion". All but a few are baseball related and most are framed. Excellent breakdown value as most of the "key" issues from the era are present: Range GD-NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $475.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 565 1914 Connie Mack tailor's album folio page. Color lithographic cardboard album page depicting Mack in a suit measures 18"x22" framed with various cloth samples on back. Has a horizontal crease across center: VG-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $100.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 566 Rare 1913-14 Star Tailoring Co., Chicago Fall & Winter portfolio album with baseball related pages. Oversized 17"x21" leather bound period album containing numerous pages of tailor's samples with cloth swatches. Among the album pages are the following suit titles (several with sports graphics in background): "The Evers", "The Chance", "The Wagner", and "The Mathewson". Pages remain intact with some separation at the spine. Great breakdown value as these albums are rarely offered intact: Range VG-EX/MT ($500.00-$750.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 567 1914 Eddie Plank tailor's album folio page. Color lithographic cardboard album page depicting Plank in a suit measures 18"x22" framed. Retains strong original color: EX-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 568 Eddie Plank original painting. Large 20"x28" watercolor on board painting of Eddie Plank in Phila. A's uniform pitching with several players in the background. Painting is matted and framed, artist (R.C. Bennett?) has signed at bottom right with date of 1988. Nicely rendered depiction of the A's HOF pitcher: EX-MT ($450.00-$650.00) $50.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 569 "Baseball Scoops" Christy Mathewson advertising display piece. Unusual photographic montage of Christy Mathewson Scoops card superimposed on top of Major League boxscores. Display was apparently used to advertise Scoops baseball cards in a store window as it has tear at top center from suspension. 14"x18" with some other minor edge chipping/wear and small hole at bottom center: VG ($200.00-$300.00) $130.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 570 "King of Swat" baseball punchboard. Large format 11"x16" unused punchboard with colorful baseball graphics: EX-MT ($150.00-$200.00) $45.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 571 Lot of (24) Baseball Magazine premium photos c.1930-40's. Group of 9 1/2"x12" black and white photographic premiums including Gehrig, Foxx, DiMaggio, Williams, and Ott. Each has four tiny pinholes at corners and varying degrees of general wear: Range GD-EX ($300.00-$400.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 572 1962 "Safe at Home" movie poster. Thin stock cardboard sign advertising the Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris motion picture measures 14"x19 1/2" (offcut at top). Has "One Show at 7:30" written at top in the blank area left for billing information: VG-EX ($200.00-$300.00) $30.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 573 "Vanity Far" Babe Ruth wall hanging. Modern era whimsical wooden carved display depicting Babe Ruth in the manner of his period Vanity Fair magazine cover. 23"x34": EX ($150.00-$200.00) $60.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 574 Lot of Perez-Steele Baseball HOF card issues. Includes complete run of Baseball Hall of Fame postcard from Series 1-15. All postcards are registered #519/10,000: NM and Baseball Hall of Fame Great Moments card set from Series 1-9. All cards are registered #631/5,000: NM ($750.00-$1,000.00) $900.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 575 The Billy Sullivan Jr. collection of baseball related documents and ephemera. Vast and impressive grouping of materials that originated directly from Sullivan's files encompassing all manners of paper items, letters, photographs, and general ephemera. The following is a general inventory with highlights but we fully encourage interested parties to contact us for more details or to set up a private viewing as the breadth, quantity, and quality of this lot warrant significant attention. Includes the following: (2) Kennesaw M.Landis auto. typed letters (1934 and 1943) regarding contract assignment and retirement; several publications and pcs. of correspondence regarding League reinstatement after the war; Wheaties cereal endorsement correspondence; 1961 handwritten letter from Billy Sullivan Sr. signed "Dad" (envelope is hand addressed w/return address constituting (2) 'signatures' of the rare 19th century catcher); 1935 two page handwritten letter from Billy Sullivan Sr. signed "Dad" (envelope is hand addressed w/return address constituting (2) 'signatures'), three 1950's handwritten letters from Billy Sullivan Sr. each signed "Dad" (All three include hand addressed orig. envelope w/return address constituting (2) 'signatures' per letter); Approx. (25) vintage photographs with relation to Sullivan Jr. incl. Burke portraits (4"x6")/stadium views/images of Sullivan as young player; Correspondence with St. Paul Minor League team c.1935 incl. several Steve O'Niell handwritten letters; J.Louis Comiskey auto. typed letter and Billy Sullivan 1934 White Sox player's contract; Numerous Billy Sullivan Jr. Major League contracts with key signatures (if any) in parenthesis: 1935 Reds (MacPhail)/1937 Indians/(7) copies of 1938 Browns contract w/William DeWitt signed letter/1947 Pirates/ 1932 White Sox (C.Comiskey stamp, signed by father Billy Sullivan Sr.)/ 1933 and 1934 White Sox contracts/1939 Browns contract/(2) copies of 1943 Dodgers contract (Branch Rickey) and Branch Rickey auto. typed letter; 1965 Joe Cronin auto. typed letter; John Kieran reference letter; numerous pieces of general correspondence including several signed by Bill Sullivan Jr.; 1947 Billy Sullivan Jr. handwritten letter to Commissioner Chandler regarding reinstatement; numerous telegrams relating to W.Series/contract negotiations/congratulatory reasons; 1931 Chas. Comiskey auto. typed letter incl. Wh. Sox envelope; 1930 Chas. Comiskey auto. typed letter incl. Wh. Sox envelope; (9) J.Louis Comiskey auto. typed letters regarding Sullivan's 1932 contract; 1940 W.Series program at Cincinnati; Group of 1947 correspondence pertaining to Brooklyn Dodgers/B. Sullivan Jr. incl. Branch Rickey auto. typed letter; 1940 Tigers contract (W.Briggs); (2) W.Briggs auto. typed letters; Christy Walsh related correspondence incl. several signed letters; 1938 Browns and 1942 Tigers rosters; File of items relating to Billy Sullivan Sr. incl. several photos and signatures form corres./letters (this group includes some damaged pieces from moisture); 1942 FBI letter signed by J.Edgar Hoover; file of referral letters regarding Billy Sullivan Jr. from notables/company executives; (2) vintage film reels with both Billy Sullivan Jr. and Sr.; and "Hansul Co." related items incl. corporate seal and correspondence (Company formed by Sullivan Jr. and Hank Greenberg). In addition to the listing above the lot includes an entire docket of correspondence and related items from Hank Greenberg. Sullivan Jr. and Greenberg were close friends on a business and personal level. As such, the group includes over (20) pieces of correspondence relating to Greenberg including numerous handwritten (most are multi page) letter signed by Greenberg. Given the quality and historical significance of the offered grouping we felt it to be appropriate to sell the collection as a unit affording bidders the opportunity to keep it together if so desired. Wonderful period collection relating to a legendary baseball family with superb breakdown value and equally impressive historical import as a unit. Includes LOA from PSA/DNA J.Spence-S.Grad: Range GD-NM ($7,500.00-$10,000.00) $13,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 575a Lot of vintage sports related pins: (22) 1910 P2 Sweet Caporal baseball tobacco pins incl. Mathewson, Young, Huggins, and McGraw: Range VG-EX/MT; Joe Louis pin: EX; and Lefty Gomez pin: VG ($300.00-$400.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 576 Superb 1917 Ty Cobb photograph attributed to George Grantham Bain. Very rare 4"x4 3/4" original photo of Cobb in Detroit uniform having U.S. flag patch visible on left sleeve. Cobb is posed leaning on a bat staring at the camera with his trademark hollow gaze. "Ty Cobb 4231-2" identification at top edge is within the image characteristic of a Bain image. Reverse is titled and dated 1917 with Culver Pictures Inc. stampings. Front of photo has some light soiling, small chip at to right corner area, tiny pinhole at bottom left corner, and a chip at bottom right corner area. Early Cobb images of quality rarely come into the marketplace with the offered piece ranking among the finest that we have handled: EX ($3,000.00-$4,000.00) $3,300.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 577 Mickey Mantle large format photograph c.1950-60's. Quintessential image of Mantle in batting stance with Yankee Stadium bleachers in background. Uncommon 11"x14" large format image has some creasing at bottom right corner and adhesive residue on reverse from mounting. One of the better period Mantle images of size that we have handled: EX (With note to corner creasing) ($750.00-$1,000.00) $850.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 578 1952 Ted Williams photograph. 7"x9" black and white portrait of Williams in Red Sox uniform exhibits strong clarity and contrast: EX-MT ($350.00-$450.00) $125.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 579 Spectacular Ted Williams photograph by George Woodruff c. 1950's. Without question the finest vintage Williams image that we have encountered with flawless clarity, perfect composition, and breathtaking visuals. 8"x10" with minute surface wearing a few areas, stamped "by George Woodruff Boston" on reverse: NM-MT ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 580 Jackie Robinson photograph c.1950's. Crisp 8"x10" black and white image of Jackie signing a baseball in his trademark area just below the Spalding logo. Image has some light surface wrinkling: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $375.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 581 Lot of (2) 1949 Jackie Robinson photographs. Each 8"x10" black and white photo pictures Robinson selling televisions at Sunset Appliance in Queens. His customers are Joe Louis and Ray Robinson respectively: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $85.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 582 Fine Jackie Robinson portrait photograph c.1948-50. Powerful 8"x9 1/2" black and white photo of Jackie in Dodgers uniform smiling lightly. Image has some typical light surface wrinkling and a few areas of lt. edge toning: EX ($750.00-$1,000.00) $800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 583 Lot of (4) vintage photographs with relation to Presidents and baseball. Includes (2) photos of Hoover (one throwing out first ball), Eisenhower and LaGuardia at a game, and Pres. Coolidge at a game. Sizes range from 7"x9" to 8"x10": Range VG-EX/MT ($300.00-$400.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 584 Large format Babe Ruth photograph c.1940's. 11"x14" sepia tone original photo of Ruth shows fine detail with the Babe gazing into the distance. Has a vertical surface crease from top to bottom and some period printer's notations under Ruth's hat bill: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $225.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 585 Lot of (2) Lou Gehrig related photographs c.1937. Each black and white image measures 8"x10" picturing Gehrig with several different actresses as he prepared to star in the motion picture "The Trail Blazers": EX-EX/MT ($200.00-$300.00) $200.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 586 Lou Gehrig photograph c.1937. Black and white 8"x10" image of Gehrig batting with young actor Bobby Breen. Fine clarity and contrast: EX-MT ($275.00-$375.00) $150.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 587 Rare July 4, 1939 Lou Gehrig photograph. One of the most endearing and yet somber images in American history. The offered 7"x9" black and white photo captures Lou Gehrig delivering his famed "Luckiest Man" speech before a sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium. Image resonates with imagery showing Gehrig's teammates lined up with hats off listening to the speech. Photo has some typical light surface wrinkling: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,600.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 588 July 4, 1941 Lou Gehrig Memorial plaque dedication photograph. Sepia tone 7"x10" photo of Joe McCarthy, Bill Dickey, and Eleanor Gehrig unveiling Lou Gehrig's monument at Yankee Stadium: NM ($500.00-$750.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 589 April 5, 1939 Lou Gehrig photograph. Rare Gehrig sliding image with full frame view of the play at home plate during Spring Training. Titling on back reads, "That's Gehrig! Does He Look Washed Up?" On May 30, 1939 Gehrig would take himself out of the lineup for good. Photo has moderate surface wrinkling: VG-EX ($500.00-$750.00) $1,000.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 590 Babe Ruth photograph c.1921. Matte finish 6 1/2"x8 1/2" photo of Ruth with hands on knees. Marked Culver Pictures, Inc. on reverse: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $650.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 591 Lot of (2) Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson related photographs. Includes sepia tone 8"x10" image of Ruth, Johnson, and actor Douglas Fairbanks using a bat to settle a dispute: EX-MT and 7"x8" oval sized photo of Ruth, Johnson, and Fairbanks: EX ($400.00-$500.00) DNS
 
See a Picture of this Item 592 Lot of (5) Babe Ruth related photographs. Includes image of Ruth and Gehrig dressed in Western garb (later print), Ruth and wife Claire in formal attire, Ruth kissing Babe Dedrickson Zaharias, Ruth 'boxing' Jack Dempsey (later print), and Ruth still photo from "Babe Comes Home" film. Sizes range from 5"x7" to 8"x10": Range EX-NM ($500.00-$750.00) $250.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 593 1932 Lou Gehrig and Jim Corbett photograph. Black and white 8"x10" image of Gehrig shaking Corbett's hand at the 1932 World Series. Has a corner crease and chip: EX ($150.00-$200.00) $325.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 594 1922 Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby photograph. Sepia tone 5"x7" photo of Ruth and Hornsby leaning on bats. Taken on April 7, 1922 during Spring Training. Photo has two small corner chips: EX ($200.00-$300.00) $425.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 595 Superb Babe Ruth photograph attributed to Paul Thompson c.1920. One of the most revered early 1920's images of Ruth seated in the dugout in Yankee pinstripes. Ruth appears young and powerful as he awaits his turn at the bat. Image measures 8"x10" with small white border and stamping on back from the Photographer & Press Bureau, Inc. Photo also has a period paper label on the back titled "Babe Ruth-in the Dugout" which is identical in style to those of identified Paul Thompson images. Matte finish sepia tone image has two minor vertical surface creases on front and some soiling on back. Strong early Ruth image of quality is the first period example that we have handled: EX ($2,500.00-$3,500.00) $2,800.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 596 Lot of (2) Babe Ruth action photographs. Includes 7"x9" image of Ruth sliding head first during the 1934 Tour of Japan: EX and 8"x10" photo of Ruth tumbling over home plate in a game during the 1931 season: EX ($300.00-$400.00) $400.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 597 Babe Ruth, Gracie Allen, and Joe Cronin photograph. Black and white 8"x10" photo of Ruth hitting with Allen and Cronin looking on from behind. Exhibits nice clarity and contrast: EX-MT ($200.00-$300.00) $350.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 598 Lot of (2) Babe Ruth related photographs. Includes 7"x9" image of Ruth with Mayor Hylan, Jackie Coogan, and Jacob Ruppert at 1921 opening day: EX-MT and 7"x9" photo of Cobb/B.Burke/Ruth/Speaker golfing in Cleveland dated 1941: EX-MT ($300.00-$400.00) $290.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 599 Fine Babe Ruth photograph c.1930. Handsome black and white 8"x10" photo pictures Ruth seated on the top step of the dugout signing a baseball. Image retains beautiful original contrast with some edge wear to the two top corners and surface creasing to the bottom border. Stamped Culver Pictures, Inc. on reverse. This is the finest period image of Ruth signing a baseball that we have encountered: EX ($1,000.00-$1,500.00) $1,050.00
 
See a Picture of this Item 600 Lot of (3) Babe Ruth photographs. Includes 8"x10" photo of Will Rogers performing for crippled children while Ruth looks on with wife Claire (8"x10"), 1936 image of Ruppert and Ruth at Yankees victory dinner (8"x10"), and 1931 sepia tone photo of Ruth kneeling on the field with two gentleman watching a base running contest (7"x9): Range EX-EX/MT ($275.00-$375.00) $200.00
 
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