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Items For The Auction of March 7th & 8th, 2008
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101 |
Louisville Slugger souvenir baseball bat bank c.1950-60s. Notably clean 5" tall souvenir bank includes its original (10) miniature baseball player model bats. Players include Mantle, Williams, Snider, Aaron, Banks, and Kaline: EX/MT-NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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102 |
Rare "Ted's Creamy Root Beer" cardboard carry case with (1) unopened bottle c.1950s. Intact original cardboard six pack carrier features advertising decor for Ted's Creamy Root Beer. Remaining sealed with decorative exterior graphics, the carrier includes (1) original unopened bottle of Ted's Creamy Root Beer. Rare offering in contrast to the hundreds of reproduction examples that are commonly seen: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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103 |
Ted Williams auto. Moxie cardboard advertising display piece c.1950s. Die cut three dimensional Ted Williams advertising display issued for Moxie root beer depicts Williams in a batting pose extending from the body of the sign. Signed by Williams in blue sharpie rating 9 out of 10. Sign itself remains very clean with minimal wear and has been framed in a shadowbox style display. Includes LOA from JSA: EX/MT-NM |
($1,250.00-$1,750.00)
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$1,500.00
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104 |
Ebbets Field hand painted mural. Huge 90"x94" oil on canvas mural depicting Ebbets Field from the exterior. The mural was painted for an exhibition and retained by the consignor. Signed by Duke Snider in black sharpie at the top right. Visually impressive item which is very well executed: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$225.00
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105 |
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106 |
No Lot |
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107 |
Louisville Slugger Mickey Mantle advertising banner c.1950-60s. Large yellow satin banner measuring 34"x43" is suspended from its original
wooden bar. Banner advertises Louisville Slugger bats with a picture of a Mickey Mantle model. Remains generally clean retaining its original cardboard tube: EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$800.00
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108 |
Scarce Spalding Christmas Tree advertising store display c.1950s. Full standing die cut cardboard Christmas tree store display advertising Spalding athletic goods stands 68" tall with three tiers of "branches". Colorful piece was used in stores to display various pieces of Spalding sporting goods during the holiday season. The display remains very clean with strong original colors exhibiting only light general wear to a few areas. The lot also includes its original Spalding shipping box (staining) and the assembly instructions (display breaks down to flat sections). Given the obvious limited production of such displays, and the low survival rate, the offered example is surely one of only a handful remaining: EX-EX/MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,300.00
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109 |
Enormous Babe Ruth oil on canvas painting. Imposing 43"x61" painting on canvas after the 1922 "Babe Comes Home" movie poster. Painting is undated, but based on surface aging and materials we believe it to be from the 1950's. Vibrant color and overall size make for a fabulous display piece. Mounted on new stretcher and framed: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$500.00
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110 |
Joe DiMaggio premium ring c.1949. Rare M&M premium ring dating to 1949 features an illustration of DiMaggio on a side panel. The lot includes the original facs. signed DiMaggio premium photo (dated in ink at the bottom) and the original 1949 letterhead regarding the ring: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$550.00
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111 |
Lot of (2) New York Yankees souvenir pins to include: 1967 Mother's Day souvenir charm in its original box. Coin shaped medallion was issued to fans on Mother's Day in 1967, which was also the date of Mickey Mantle's 500th home run: NM and a 10K gold filled New York Yankees Alumni lapel pin: EX-MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$325.00
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112 |
Ernie Banks stadium souvenir pin c.1950s. Obscure stadia pin pictures Banks in a portrait format. 1 3/4" in diameter: EX/MT-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$300.00
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113 |
Babe Ruth memorial souvenir pin c.1948. Fine example remains in outstanding original condition with its black ribbon and ball/bat charms intact. 1 3/4" in diameter: NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$900.00
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114 |
Mickey Mantle souvenir pin c.1950s. Clean example of this fairly obscure Mantle pin retains its original ribbon/charms. 1 3/4" in diameter: NM |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$500.00
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115 |
Larry Bird Boston Celtics 1981 NBA Championship salesman sample ring. 10K gold ring displays an inset diamond on the top surrounded by raised lettering, "NBA World Champions". Side panels feature green enamelwork with "BIRD" on one panel. Marked "Balfour 10K" on the interior ring band. Handsome ring commemorating the legendary Celtics team of the early 1980s era: NM |
($3,000.00-$4,000.00)
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116 |
Fine 1964-65 Detroit Red Wings sterling silver presentation box by Tiffany & Co. Lidded sterling silver box has an appliquT Detroit Red Wings enamelwork logo on the lid together with etched players' facsimile signatures. Marked "Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling Silver" on the underside. Measures 9"x5 3/4" and 1 3/4" tall. Impressive total weight of 35.8oz. Displays very nicely with minimal wear incl. light surface scratching: EX-MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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117 |
Significant Roger Crozier's 1965-66 Conn Smythe Trophy plaque. Original mahogany and bronze plaque awarded to Crozier as the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs during the 1965-66 season with the Detroit Red Wings. Measures 11 1/2"x11 3/4". Exhibits minimal surface wear mainly to the wooden backing. The offered award was just the second of its type in NHL history with the first award (1964-65) going to Jean Beliveau. Includes a letter of provenance from the estate of Roger Crozier along with a vintage framed 9"x12" image of Crozier in goal for the Red Wings. Notably rare NHL award of great importance, which is rarely offered to the collecting public: EX-MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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118 |
1966 Detroit Red Wings Olympia Room Award. Presentational silverplated bowl with the Detroit Red Wings logo etched over the inscription "Olympia Room Award - Given to the Most Valuable Red Wing During the Stanley Cup Playoffs - 1966". Marked Gorham on the underside. Measures 12" in diameter and 6" tall. Remains in excellent condition showing only slight traces of surface wear: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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119 |
Arnold Palmer fishing reel in its original photo box c.1960s. Colorful photo box pictures golfer Arnold Palmer fishing. Includes its original unused spinning reel with Arnold Palmer endorsement: EX-MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$200.00
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120 |
Arnold Palmer auto. poster. Matted and framed 16"x20" color poster depicting Palmer golfing in front of a gallery of spectators. Signed at the bottom in black sharpie. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$300.00
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121 |
1975 "Thrilla in Manila" auto. fight poster by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Rare cardboard 14"x22" poster advertising the classic heavyweight fight. Signed by both Ali and Frazier in green marker. Includes LOA from JSA: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,400.00
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122 |
June 23, 1948 Joe Louis vs. Joe Walcott championship fight program. Oversized program pictures Louis on the front cover with numerous photos and advertisements on the interior: VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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123 |
Babe Ruth auto. boxing ticket with related figural ticket c.1947. Ticket stub for the Aug. 13, 1947 Diamond Gloves boxing tournament at Hinchcliffe Stadium is signed by Babe Ruth in black fountain pen on the reverse. Signature rates 9/10 out of 10. The ticket itself has a vertical line crease. Included is another figural boxing glove shaped "Press" ticket for the event. Includes LOA from JSA: Signature: NM-MT, Tickets: Range VG/EX-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$3,400.00
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124 |
Collection of vintage boxing materials from Jim Jeffries' barn including boxing gloves. Interesting grouping of period boxing materials originally obtained from the Jim Jeffries Boxing Barn during the 1930s. The items were originally obtained by John Lynes who defeated Jeffries (by knockout) in an exhibition boxing match in 1938. Included in the lot is a vintage certificate noting that Lynes defeated Jeffries which has been signed by Jeffries; Handwritten letter by John Lynes as sent to "Friend Briggs" of York, PA with content documenting the gloves as having been obtained directly from Jeffries. He writes, "I asked James J.Jeffries for the set from his barn for you."; Original envelope addressed to Geo. Spangler from John Lynes; Pair of "Official Intercollegiate Conference" boxing gloves with "15" written in black ink inside (remnants of red mfg. labels); Red leather Spalding boxing glove (15 written in black ink on the interior); and a Rawlings leather boxing glove. Intact period grouping with exceptional provenance and autographed documentation. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs): Range VG-EX/MT |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$1,100.00
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125 |
Spalding weight training set c.1920s. Uncommon 58" tall Spalding weight training set with lever style weights which would have been affixed to a wall. Two embossed brass "Spalding" baseball shaped logo medallions are located at the top left and right corners. Overall condition is very fine with no major defects: EX |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$1,100.00
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126 |
1890 Canoe Racing trophy. Large 16" tall silverplated standing water urn pitcher presented to the winners of a canoe race on Labor Day in 1890. Ornately decorated trophy features various Victorian men, women, and children in outdoor settings. The lid is inscribed with titling and date. Marked Reed & Barton Co. underneath: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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127 |
Collection of (16) vintage football nodders c.1960s. Includes a mixture of square wooden base nodders and round gold base nodders in addition to a few variations. Teams include Colts, Bears, Packers (2), Rams (3), and Eagles. Overall condition varies with the majority grading VG/EX or better. One of the Rams nodders has restoration to the head and several other nodders have some typical hairline cracks. Detroit Lions doll includes its original box: Range VG-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$825.00
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128 |
Pristine 1968 Chicago Bears team auto. football with scarce Brian Piccolo autograph. Absolutely immaculate condition example remains in "as signed" mint condition with (49) autographs from the 1968 Chicago Bears. Signatures include Brian Piccolo (very scarce), Dick Butkus, and Gale Sayers. Signatures rate 10 out of 10. Very fine piece with a highly desirable Brian Piccolo signature in unimproveable condition: MT |
($1,000.00-$2,000.00)
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$2,800.00
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129 |
Joe Namath auto. Leroy Neiman color poster. Matted and framed 23"x30" color poster after the original Leroy Neiman abstract painting of Broadway Joe. Signed by Namath in silver sharpie at the bottom (very slight feathering at the right side). Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$450.00
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130 |
1972 Dolphins team autographed helmet. Replica Dolphins helmet signed by (35) players and coaches from the legendary undefeated team incl. Shula, Griese, Warfield, Csonka, Shula, Twilley, and Little. Sigs range from 8-10 out of 10. Includes LOA from JSA: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$2,500.00
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131 |
Collection of (11) vintage football pennants c.1950-60s. Includes Steelers, Giants, Eagles, Packers, Bears, and Saints. Clean grouping with some desirable variations: Range EX/MT-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$450.00
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132 |
Lot of (15) Super Bowl programs to include: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1989 (signed by Bill Walsh on the front cover), 1990 (signed by Joe Montana on the front cover), 1994, 1995, 1996 (signed by Emmitt Smith on the front cover), and 1997. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs): Range EX-NM/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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133 |
1948 NFL Championship game football program and ticket stub. Program was issued for the game played on Dec. 19, 1948 between the Eagles and Cardinals for the NFL Championship. Has a vertical center line crease: VG-EX. Also included is the original ticket stub, which has a tape repair at the perforation: GD |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$425.00
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134 |
Rare 1946 Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants NFL Championship program. Very tough 1940s era NFL program issued for the Championship game played between the Bears and Giants at the Polo Grounds in New York. Program remains intact with some chipping to the top right corner area of the front cover. The back cover exhibits some typical wear with a 1" tear that extends into the interior pages. First example that we have handled: GD/VG-VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$650.00
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135 |
Lot of (28) vintage professional football programs c.1940-60s. Includes NFL, AAFL, and AFL examples. Teams include Eagles, Browns, Bears, Dons, Yankees, Hornets,Rockets, Giants, Jets, and Cardinals: Range GD-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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136 |
1944 NFL Championship football game program. Issued for the game played on Dec. 17, 1944 between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants. The program remains intact with some general age wear and a small "slit" puncture near the bottom center: VG |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$700.00
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137 |
Lot of (11) vintage professional football programs c.1930-40s. Includes 1940 Eagles/Lions (W.White), 1940 Eagles/Redskins, 1938 Eagles/Giants (T.Leemans), 1935 Paterson Panthers/Brooklyn Dodgers, 1936 LA Bulldogs/Brooklyn Dodgers, 1939 Eagles/Redskins, 1935 Eagles/Pirates (E.Pitts), 1938 Eagles/Redskins (S.Baugh), 1936 Eagles/Bears, 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers/Boston Redskins, and 1940 Eagles/Pittsburgh (D.O'Brien): Range VG-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$1,000.00
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138 |
Rare Gibbs Conner Prototype 1955 Cleveland Browns World Championship bank. The offered example is the finest condition grade of the three of its type known retaining brilliant original gloss and color. Rare variation depicts the Brownie "elf" atop a globe shaped base to symbolize the Browns' World Title. 7 1/2" tall remaining in flawless original condition originating directly from the estate of a Gibbs Conner heir: NM-MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$600.00
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139 |
Gibbs Conner Prototype Chicago Cardinals bank c.1950s. Glazed pottery bank stands 7 1/2" tall depicting the Cardinals mascot with one leg leaning on a football helmet: NM-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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140 |
1959 Baltimore Colts presentational pottery charger. Large pottery charger measuring 14 1/2" in diameter was presented to Baltimore Colts coach Weeb Ewbank by the "Colts Corral #1". The charger features an image of Ewbank in the center surrounded by small football shaped graphics each denoting a different regular season game and score. Larger football at the bottom notes the Colts' World Championship game against the Giants: EX-MT |
($500.00-$1,000.00)
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$450.00
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141 |
1956 Univ. of Tennessee SEC Championship football ring. 10K gold ring presented to the University of Tennessee football team in honor of its 1956 Southeastern Football Conference championship. The ring features football graphics on both side panels with a ball on top and titling surrounding. Marked Balfour 10K on the interior ring band along with the initials "K.C." for the recipient. Size 10.5: EX-MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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142 |
1951 "Jim Thorpe-All American" movie poster. Large 25"x41" matted and framed color poster advertises the classic football motion picture chronicling the life of Jim Thorpe. The poster pictures a central image of Burt Lancaster who played Thorpe in the movie. Colors remain fairly strong with some typical fold lines and a few tears/small creases: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$350.00
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143 |
Harold "Red" Grange photograph by George Grantham Bain c.1920s. Ghostly 5"x7" image picturing Univ. of Illinois standout Red Grange running with the ball. Stamped by Culver Services on the reverse: EX-MT |
($350.00-$450.00)
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$300.00
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144 |
1938 "All-American" stadium blanket. Large 70" square wool blanket with embroidered All-American shield shaped patch at the center. Retains its original Wilson mfg. label on the reverse. Front exhibits a few areas of staining: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$200.00
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145 |
Jim Thorpe souvenir pin c.1933. Rare Carlisle souvenir football pin measures 1 3/4" in diameter retaining the original paper backing. Rarely seen plastic canoe figural is missing from the top: EX-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$210.00
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146 |
Red Grange football doll c.1920-30s. Desirable football doll features composition head and hands with hand painted detail. Retains its original "77" on the front and its original black cleats with one missing spike. Marked "Sterling Doll Co. Inc." on the back of the neck. The doll exhibits some general handling and age wear: VG |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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147 |
Lot of (10) vintage Collegiate Bowl Game programs c.1940-60s. Includes 1955 Gator Bowl Auburn/Vanderbilt, 1948 Cotton Bowl P.State/SMU, 1949 Orange Bowl Texas/Georgia, 1951 Cotton Bowl Missouri/SMU, 1946 Orange Bowl H.Cross/Miami, 1941 Cotton Bowl Fordham/Texas A&M, 1944 Orange Bowl LSU/Texas A&M, 1950 Orange Bowl Kentucky/S.Clara, 1961 Cotton Bowl Arkansas/Duke, and 1942 Sugar Bowl Fordham/Missouri: Range VG-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$750.00
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148 |
Lot of (13) vintage East vs. West Collegiate football Shrine All-Star game programs. Includes 1944, 1951 (Janowicz, Matson, Gifford), 1945 (Horvath/Waterfield), 1943 (Horvath), 1954 (Lattner), 1939, 1958, 1935 (Gerald Ford), 1930, 1955 (R.Berry), 1941 (T.Harmon), 1960, and 1956 (Hornung): Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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149 |
Lot of (24) vintage Navy football programs c.1920-50s. Includes the following dates/opponents: 1928 Princeton, 1949 Penn, 1947 Penn, 1950 Princeton, 1947 "All-Navy Game", 1948 Penn, 1952 Penn, 1944 Penn, 1950 Tulane, 1951 Maryland, 1952 Yale, 1953 Cornell, 1948 Penn, 1943 Penn, 1952 Columbia, 1953 Duke, 1952 W.Mary, 1953 Dartmouth, 1938 W.Mary, 1936 Penn, 1937 Princeton, 1935 N.Dame, 1951 Princeton (D.Kazmeir), and 1959 Dedication Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Condition varies with the majority grading VG/EX or better: Range GD/VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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150 |
Lot of (23) vintage Army football programs c.1920-50s. Includes the following dates/opponents: 1938 N.Dame, 1933 N.Dame, 1946 Columbia (w/ticket stub), 1937 N.Dame, 1945 Penn, 1950 Penn, 1951 Dartmouth, 1951 Villanova, 1943 Penn, rare 1924 Columbia (Dedication of Michie Stadium w/photos), 1947 Columbia, 1940 Penn, 1949 Penn, 1936 Springfield, 1953 Penn, 1948 Illinois, 1950 Stanford, 1947 Columbia, 1947 Villanova, 1935 N.Dame, 1942 N.Dame, 1944 Duke, and 1936 Princeton. Condition varies with the majority grading VG/EX or better: Range GD/VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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151 |
Lot of vintage Army vs. Navy football programs. Fine grouping to include the following years: 1913, 1922, 1925, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1935 souv. menu w/photo, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1947 souv. scrapbook, 1949, 1950, 1951, (2) 1952 "PRESS" window passes, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1962, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1974, 1981, 1985, 1987, and 1989. Condition varies with the majority grading EX or better: Range VG-NM |
($750.00-$1,250.00)
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$800.00
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152 |
Lot of (21) vintage Ivy League football related programs c.1930-50s. Teams include Yale, Princeton, Harvard, and Penn: Range VG-EX/MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$400.00
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153 |
Lot of (22) vintage Notre Dame football programs c.1930-50s. Includes the following dates/opponents: 1932 USC, 1947 USC (Lujack), 1959 Pitt, 1945 Iowa, 1947 Northwestern, 1949 USC, 1947 "Notre Dame Scholastic" souv. book, 1936 Carn. Tech, 1935 Northwestern, 1940 Coll. of Pacific, 1939 Northwestern, 1941 USC, 1957 Navy, 1954 Penn, 1941 Navy (A.Bertelli), 1957 Army, 1934 Pitt, 1950 Notre Dame souv. book, 1938 USC, 1949 Mich. State (L.Hart), 1934 Northwestern, and 1938 Minnesota (Notre Dame's 300th win). Condition varies with the majority grading VG/EX or better: Range GD/VG-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$750.00
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154 |
Lot of (35) vintage Univ. of Pennsylvania football programs c.1930-50s. Includes the following dates/opponents: 1938 Cornell, 1945 Brown, 1950 Wisconsin, 1945 Cornell, 1949 Washington, 1948 Cornell, 1944 Cornell, 1946 Lafayette, 1952 Dartmouth, 1947 Lafayette, 1946 Dartmouth, 1951 Dartmouth, 1953 Cornell, 1948 Princeton, 1947 Columbia, 1953 California, 1949 Cornell, 1946 Cornell, 1950 Brown, 1952 Navy, 1944 Navy, 1939 N.Carolina, 1939 Navy, 1936 Yale (L.Kelly, C. Frank, Pres. Gerald Ford-coach), 1933 Cornell, 1950 Army, 1945 Dartmouth, 1927 Cornell, 1953 Army, 1944 Army, 1942 Army, 1938 Yale (w/ticket stub), 1941 Army, and 1939 Cornell. Condition varies with the majority grading VG/EX or better: Range GD/VG-EX/MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$450.00
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155 |
Lot of (30) vintage Collegiate football programs c.1920-50s. Teams include Penn State, Temple, USC, UCLA, Pitt, Oregon, Cal, and Stanford: Range GD/VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$600.00
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156 |
Lot of (30) vintage Collegiate football programs c.1920-50s. Teams include USC, UCLA, Temple, Washington, Navy, Cal, SMU, and Texas: Range GD/VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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157 |
Lot of (30) vintage Collegiate football programs c.1930-50s. Teams include UCLA, Cal, Purdue, Northwestern, Temple, Villanova, and Rice: Range GD/VG-NM |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$550.00
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158 |
Lot of (8) vintage Collegiate football programs c.1920s. All are scorecard style programs with teams including Harvard, Holy Cross, Cornell, Brown, and Colgate. Includes a 1929 Ohio-Wesleyan ticket stub and 1924 Harvard Usher's card: Range VG-EX/MT |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$225.00
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University of Michigan football stadium photographic archives from the Osborne Co. c.1920s. Interesting grouping of period photography and related papers from the archives of the Osborne Engineering Co. chronicling the construction of Michigan's football stadium. Images measure 8"x10" with outstanding clarity. Over (20) total images included within the lot. The lot also includes 1949 Minnesota/Michigan football program, 1949 Michigan/Mich. State program, and a 1947-48 Univ. of Michigan football review book: Range VG-NM |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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Large collection of vintage Collegiate football stadium photography and paper materials from the Osborne Engineering Co. c.1920-40s. Collection of vintage photography chronicling the construction of several football stadiums incl. SMU, West Point, Minnesota's Memorial Stadium, and Arkansas' War Memorial. Over (50) total images are included. A quantity of related vintage paper items from the Osborne Co. is also included: Range GD-NM |
($500.00-$1,000.00)
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161 |
Lot of (8) vintage Collegiate football programs to include: 1916 Cornell/Penn, 1928 Penn State/Lafayette, 1923 Army/Yale, 1927 Penn/Cal, 1924 F&M/Penn, 1928 Army/Stanford, 1929 Columbia/Penn, and 1925 Wash. State/Cal: Range GD-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$475.00
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162 |
Collection of (27) vintage Rose Bowl football programs. Includes 1933 (rare), 1934 (Ernie Nevers), 1935 (Bear Bryant, Don Hutson), 1937 (Marshall Goldberg), 1938, 1943, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1954 (A.Ameche), 1954, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1994. Other then the 1934 program (GD-VG) the lot grades VG/EX or better with most grading EX or better: Range GD/VG (1934 only) to NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$900.00
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Rare 1917 Rose Bowl souvenir pennant. Scarce full size pennant issued for the game played between the University of Oregon and the University of Pennsylvania. Large full color football kicker graphic is visible at the top of the pennant. Original California mfg. company label remains affixed to the reverse. Earliest Rose Bowl pennant of its type that we have handled: EX |
($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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$2,200.00
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164 |
Lot of (3) early Yale football programs to include: 1911 Harvard vs. Yale (small stain on the front cover): VG-EX; 1914 Harvard vs. Yale (first game played between the two schools at the Yale Bowl). Very fine condition exemplar: EX-EX/MT; and 1914 Yale vs. Princeton (Opening Day at Palmer stadium). Has some staining on the front cover: GD-VG |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$750.00
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165 |
1915 Yale vs. Princeton football panoramic photograph. Sepia tone 7"x29" framed image picturing the Nov. 13, 1915 game in progress. Image quality is very fine with a few areas of light toning along the top edge from previous glass adhesion: EX |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$375.00
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166 |
Lot of early Harvard and Yale pennants c.1910-15. Beautiful oversized two piece construction pennants measure 40" in length. Each pennant has applied collegiate logos with school lettering. Yale pennant retains its original Eder Mfg. Co. paper label on the reverse: EX-MT |
($400.00-$600.00)
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$350.00
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167 |
Harvard football player doll c.1890-1910. Fine quality composition head doll measures 6" tall in full Harvard football uniform including quilted pants and red "H" sweater. The doll exhibits some typical minor age wear incl. light crazing to the head: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$400.00
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168 |
Univ. of Pennsylvania football decorated porcelain stein c.1900. Handled 6" tall stein features a hand painted full game scene on one panel with Univ. of Penn insignia on the reverse. Fine overall condition with minimal surface wear: EX-MT |
($450.00-$650.00)
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$500.00
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169 |
D&M leather football helmet c.1915-25. Very large full size black leather helmet with uncommonly shaped elongated ear flaps. Retains its D&M Lucky Dog logo stamping on a side panel: EX-EX/MT |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$1,400.00
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170 |
Football noseguard c.1890-1900. Composite rubber noseguard retaining its original head strap. The front of the guard features an interesting set of carvings including "15 Curses": VG-EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$350.00
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171 |
1909 "St. John's" football team cabinet photograph. Mounted 11"x14" cabinet photograph picturing the team in full uniform: EX |
($150.00-$250.00)
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$100.00
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172 |
Coca Cola football advertising sign c.1915-20. Rare cardboard football display sign advertising Coca Cola depicts several young football players standing with two young women enjoying a Coca Cola. 15"x21" matted and framed with vibrant original color. The sign has a vertical crease at the right side and appears to have been slightly larger along the bottom edge originally. First example that we have handled: VG-EX |
($1,500.00-$2,000.00)
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$950.00
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172a |
Baseball figural statue by P.Testi c.1910. Rare original bronze/copper plated figural statue depicting a 1910 era batsman in a batting stance. The statue is signed by artist "P.Testi, New York" with a foundry impression/dating by P.Mori 1910, New York". The figural retains a very fine original patina with excellent detail and features. 9 1/2" tall. The offered period statue is one of the more sought after of its type from the early 1900s and is not to be confused with the modern era bronze reproductions of a similar form: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$3,600.00
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173 |
Winchester Sporting Goods football advertising display c.1915-20. Large two panel cardboard display measuring 36"x40" depicts a very attractive color lithographic football game scene. A quotation from Teddy Roosevelt printed across one of the panels reads, "...Hit the line hard, don't foul, don't shirk, but hit the line hard". Reverse of the display features a three panel advertisement for Winchester flashlights and batteries. Piece has a few typical edge chips and some creasing mostly to the top and bottom borders which is commonly seen on this style of display. Interior images remain very bold with vibrant original color and one 1/2" hole at the top of the left panel. The set was originally comprised of three panels, with the left panel not present in this particular example: VG-EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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174 |
Collection of (3) vintage baseball bats to include: D&M "Big One" model bat with acorn shaped knob c.1900-10, 34" long: EX; Spalding "Mushroom" knob bat c.1890-1910, 35" long with some barrel checking and chipping to the back of the barrel: VG; and Piper Co. acorn knob style bat c.1910, 32" long: EX |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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175 |
Spalding "Wagon Tongue" model baseball bat c.1890-1900. Early 33" long bat features a bold Spalding stenciled baseball shaped logo at the centerbrand area along with "Pat. Appd. For Wagon Tongue" stenciling. Handle has original "scoring" and the black painted ring at the end of the barrel has some age fading: Vg-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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176 |
"Brown" baseball ring decorated bat c.1890-1910. Fine quality 35" long hand turned bat features "Brown" in stenciled lettering at the centerbrand area flanked by two sets of ring decoration: EX |
($350.00-$450.00
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$650.00
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177 |
Pair of Spalding ring decorated baseball bats c.1890-1910. Includes a diminutive 26" long youth size bat with fine original mfg. stampings and paint: EX and a 34" long Spalding "Antique" model bat with ring decoration: VG |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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178 |
Lot of (2) early Hillerich & Bradsby Co. model baseball bats c.1900-10. Includes Hillerich & Bradsby "King of the Field" model bat (36" long) and an uncommon "reverse logo" left handed batter "Louisville Slugger" model bat (34" long): EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$325.00
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179 |
Ashland Mfg. Co. "Professional League" baseball decal bat c.1910-15. Rich brown color bat retains its period handle tape and features a horizontal full color decal on the barrel end. 33" long: EX |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$250.00
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180 |
Honus Wagner baseball decal bat c.1915. Louisville Slugger model 40W bat measures 32" long featuring a horizontal color decal of Honus Wagner on the barrel end. The decal remains in unrestored original condition remaining approx. 80-85% intact with some surface chipping. The bat and decal display very well overall with minimal age or handling usage: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,200.00
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181 |
Tris Speaker baseball decal bat c.1915. Louisville Slugger model 40TS bat measures 32" long featuring a horizontal color decal of Tris Speaker on the barrel end. The decal remains in unrestored original condition remaining approx. 70-80% intact with some surface chipping: VG-EX |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$600.00
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182 |
Eddie Collins miniature baseball decal bat. Louisville Slugger model bat (no centerbrand stampings) measures 14" long and features a color decal picturing Eddie Collins on the barrel end. The decal remains approx. 95-97% intact in original unrestored condition: EX/MT-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$650.00
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183 |
Ty Cobb miniature baseball decal bat c.1915. Uncommonly sized 22" Louisville Slugger 40TC model bat features a full color decal of Cobb batting on the barrel end. The decal remains approx. 85-90% intact in fine original unrestored condition with a few surface flakes including the area around Cobb's hat brim: EX-EX/MT |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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184 |
Spalding Roger Bresnahan store model baseball bat c.1915. Nearly pristine 32 1/2" long light brown colored bat features a facsimile signature of Bresnahan near the centerbrand area with the Spalding stampings. Additionally, the end of the knob has been stamped with the Spalding logo. Overall condition is outstanding with minimal surface wear: NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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185 |
Rare Spalding "Black Betsy" baseball decal bat c.1915-20. High quality two toned "Black Betsy" baseball bat modeled after Shoeless Joe Jackson's favorite measures 35" long with fine original black painted surface and a "Black Betsy" decal on the barrel end. Decal remains approx. 20% intact. Thick stock handle remains uncracked. "Spalding Black Betsy Model" is stamped at the centerbrand area. The bat itself has been waxed at some point displaying very nicely with all stampings clearly legible. One of only three examples that we have handled: Bat: EX-EX/MT, Decal: GD |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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1929 John McGraw/New York Giants souvenir baseball bat. Full size 34 1/2" long Spalding baseball bat contains a presentational engraving on the barrel end, "Loyal Giants Rooters Dinner to John J. McGraw and the 1929 Giants New York April 14, 1929". Condition remains very fine with light surface wear. One of only three examples that we have handled: EX-MT |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,600.00
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187 |
Rare Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger baseball bat display rack c.1920s. Rare A-frame original store display bat rack originating from the archives of H&B stands an impressive 66" tall. Retains its original wooden marquis sign at the top advertising Louisville Slugger bats as "Used and Endorsed by the Batting Heroes of All Ages". Sign has been repainted at some point, most likely by H&B as an "update" to the original design. Body of the display retains a fine original surface and includes all but (4) of its original (72) wooden bat display pegs. A true rarity with unimprovable provenance originating from the H&B archives. Includes letter of provenance from Hillerich & Bradsby Co: EX |
($7,500.00-$10,000.00)
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Significant Ty Cobb professional model baseball bat with Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory side writing c.1917-21. Louisville Slugger 125 dash-dot-dash model bat measures 34 1/2" long and weighs 36oz. The bat shows strong use including ball marks, grain swelling, and a repaired handle crack. The side of the barrel has factory side writing in grease pencil that reads, "Ty Cobb 191?". Although faded, the date appears to be either 1917, 18, or 19. The first three numerals are clearly "191". In addition, the barrel retains remnants of a paper factory shipping label, which has left a shadowed area from lack of exposure to light as seen on the remainder of the bat. To date, there are less than half a dozen documented Ty Cobb professional model game bats with Hillerich & Bradsby Co. factory side writing, one of which resides in the permanent collection of Louisville Slugger Museum. Includes LOA's from Hunt Auctions, Inc. and David Bushing: EX |
($15,000.00-$20,000.00)
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$19,500.00
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188 |
Wilson baseball equipment advertising display piece c.1940-50s. Die cut cardboard display measures 14" tall advertising Wilson model baseballs. Retains its original easel back with light general wear: EX-EX/MT |
($400.00-$500.00)
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$200.00
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189 |
Thos. E. Wilson "Athletic Library" metal store display. Painted metal display with faux mahogany finish on the side panels and polychrome titling on front. Made to display Wilson guides in sporting goods stores. Fairly clean overall with original paint and surface. Measures 17" wide, 22" tall, and 12" deep: EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$425.00
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190 |
D&M "Lucky Dog" advertising counter display c.1910-20. Die cut cardboard counter display sign remains in fine unused condition with its easel back stand intact. 5 1/2" long retaining bright original color: EX-MT |
($200.00-$300.00)
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$225.00
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191 |
Reach American League baseball advertising display sign c.1915-25. 8"x8" die cut cardboard sign depicts a Reach Official American League baseball with red and blue stitching. The sign retains its original easel backstand along with window hanging twine. Clean condition with minimal age wear: EX/MT-NM |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$1,400.00
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192 |
Reach American League baseball advertising display sign c.1915-25. 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" die cut cardboard sign depicts a Reach Official American League baseball with red and blue stitching and "Reach" and "The Official World Series Ball" lettering on top and bottom. The sign retains its original easel backstand in unused condition. Very clean condition with minimal age wear and excellent eye appeal: EX/MT-NM |
($1,000.00-$1,500.00)
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$2,200.00
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193 |
Rawlings glove oil jar with its original box c.1900-10. Rare original Rawlings Co. "Glovolum" oil jar retaining its original paper label. The jar includes its original cardboard box with some chipping to the edges: Range GD-EX |
($250.00-$350.00)
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$275.00
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194 |
Belt style baseball c.1850-70s. Early hand stitched baseball with "H" format, or "belt" style, stitch format. The ball itself is fully intact with a few areas of light joint separation. 7 1/2" circumference: VG-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$700.00
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195 |
1924 Spalding baseball catcher figural trophy. Desirable figural trophy stands an impressive 18" tall featuring a catcher in seated position atop an oversized baseball with the Spalding logo on the front. Cylindrical black painted wooden base retains its original applied silver placard inscribed to the winning team. Overall condition is very fine retaining its original patina with a nicely done repair at the right elbow joint area: EX-MT |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,900.00
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196 |
Baseball color lithographic advertising poster for Walden-Parcels Shoe Co. c.1880-1900. Attractive large format 20"x28" matted and framed color lithographic advertising poster for "Log Cabin School Shoes" depicting a group of Victorian era children playing a baseball game. Colors remain outstanding with only a few minor edge chips (not visible under the matting) and a small repaired tear near the bottom edge. Marked "A.Gast Bank Note Co., St. Louis " at lower right. Rare and charming Victorian era baseball display piece is the first example that we have encountered: EX-EX/MT |
($1,500.00-$2,500.00)
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$2,000.00
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197 |
1886 "Base Ball" board game by J.H. Singer. Includes box top and interior board/spinner with (4) wooden player discs: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$650.00
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198 |
"Darktown Battery" mechanical baseball bank c.1888. Desirable 19th century baseball themed children's toy is a poignant reminder of the social status of African Americans during the Victorian era. Bank retains approx. 85% of its original paint and its original bat (rare). The bank remains in fine working order retaining its original coin trap: EX |
($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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$2,250.00
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198a |
Bound volume of (4) baseball publications from the library of Harry Wright. Leather bound hard cover volume once housed in the private library of Harry Wright contains four 19th century baseball publications to include: 1886 "Constitution and Playing Rules of the National League", "1887 "Spalding's Base Ball Guide & Official League Book", 1888 "Constitution and Playing Rules of the National League", 1889 "Constitution and Playing Rules of the National League". The interior pages remain quite nice with some typical handling wear. The exterior cover is generally intact with some losses to the spine. Includes a custom made hinged casing: Range GD-EX |
($500.00-$750.00)
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$800.00
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199 |
"Darktown Battery" mechanical baseball bank trade card c.1888. Framed 3 1/4"x5 1/2" printed card issued by the J.E. Stevens Co. advertising the baseball themed mechanical bank: NM |
($300.00-$400.00)
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$300.00
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200 |
1876 Chicago BBC figural oil lamp. Original cast metal lamp featuring a Chicago player in full bib front baseball uniform. The player is posed atop a black metal plinth with floral decorated pedestal base (missing small brass support ring). The lamp retains its original etched glass oil vessel and brass burner fixture. Overall condition is very good with original surface and desirable patina: EX |
($750.00-$1,000.00)
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$900.00
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